The Oosik Classic... Still Popular After 23 Years
Over 600 cross country skiers sailed through the wilderness as part of the 2026 Oosik Classic Ski Race, held last weekend in Talkeetna. The Denali Nordic Ski Club has
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Freedom to Read Act Aims to Create Statewide Library Policy
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Library Board discussed a proposed bill called the Freedom to Read Act. Alaska State Senator Kawasaki is sponsoring the legislation that aims to
Seasonal Speed Limits Coming to the Talkeetna Area
Residents have been requesting a lower speed limit along the Parks Highway near the Talkeetna Spur Road and in the Trapper Creek area for several years. The Alaska Department of
Su-Valley's Basketball Teams are Headed to State
Susitna Valley’s basketball teams have qualified to play in the 1A-2A State Tournament after strong performances at the Conference Championship, held in Homer last weekend. Both the women’s and the
Public Objects to Proposed School Budget
A large crowd of students, parents, and teachers attended last week’s Mat-Su Borough School District board meeting. The public voiced multiple objections to the proposed school budget for the following
Proposed Sales Tax for Borough in Place of Property Taxes
Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles introduced a proposed 6.5% sales tax that would replace the current property tax Borough landowners pay. The legislation is proposed to be a
Heavy Trucks May Use Borough Roads in Spring for Fee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last month to allow heavy trucks to drive on Borough roads during the spring thaw when they are most vulnerable to damage. District 5 Assemblymember
Talkeetna Celebrates 10th Recycle-versary
Since the late 1990s, volunteers have helped collect recyclables in the Talkeetna community, beginning as a project at Su Valley High School with aluminum cans and newspapers. It wasn’t until
New Tower Approved in Willow
Several new towers are now approved in the Mat-Su Borough through the administrative permitting process. One tower will be located at DeeDee and Michael Jonrowe’s property in Willow. Any tower