Mat-Su Borough rolls out new low-cost spay and neuter programs
PALMER — Mat-Su pet owners will have access to low-cost dog and cat spay and neuter services under two new borough programs aimed at reducing the number of animals surrendered
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Susitna Writer's Voice 6-29-25 A Place Among Giants, readings and interview with Lisa Roderick
This Susitna Writer’s Voice features Lisa Roderick discussing her new book A Place Among Giants. The piece includes and interview with Lisa followed by her reading 2 excerpts. To hear
Denali Report for June 27th, 2025
This is the Denali Report for June 27th, 2025 As of this week, there were 957 climbers registered to climb Denali. 135 of them are currently on the mountain and
After six years, Pride returns to Talkeetna
On Saturday, June 21st, over 140 people gathered for Talkeetna PrideFest. Attendees paraded around town carrying signs before gathering in Talkeetna Village Park. Booths were set up with various activities,
Mat-Su Borough School District to discuss proposed cuts
When the Mat-Su Borough School District submitted its budget for the next fiscal year, it did so expecting a $700 increase to the Base Student Allocation or BSA. However, due
Northern Susitna Valley Parks Report 6-26-25
This is the weekly Outdoor Recreation Report for the Northern Susitna Valley from Brian Robison, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist for the MatSu Borough. The report airs on KTNA Thursdays at
Alaska opens public comment on proposal to limit local governments’ contributions to schools
by James Brooks, Alaska BeaconJune 25, 2025 The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has opened public comment on a proposal that would reduce municipal governments’ ability to assist
Fatality on Train Tracks South of Montana Creek
At about 10:30 Monday night, a northbound freight train struck and killed Brian Neudecker of Talkeetna, according to the Alaska State Trooper Dispatch. Neudecker was operating an ATV on the
Federal board rejects ‘Mount Carola’ for unnamed summit in Denali National Park
by James Brooks, Alaska BeaconJune 23, 2025 The federal Board of Geographic Names has rejected a proposal to name a summit in Denali National Park and Preserve after a longtime