Borough Assembly rejects putting bed tax increase on ballot
After an hour of testimony and deliberation last night, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted narrowly to defeat a measure that would have put a bed tax increase on October’s borough
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Talkeetna Airport tree clearing concerns some neighbors
Contractors are currently working on a federally funded expansion and improvement project at the Talkeetna State Airport. As part of the initial phase, many trees near residential areas have been
Search efforts underway for missing hiker in Denali National Park
According to the National Park Service, approximately forty people are searching for a missing California hiker in Denali National Park. 42-year-old Mukunda Egen is seasonally employed in the area of
Missing hiker found safe in Denali National Park
A hiker missing in Denali National Park over the weekend was found Sunday evening. According to the National Park Service, 42-year-old Mukunda Egen of California was located by a helicopter
Flooding possible for Chena, Matanuska Rivers; No floods forecast for Upper Valley
Weekend rainfall has made it easier for firefighters to contain the McHugh Fire burning south of Anchorage, but has also raised flooding concerns in other parts of the state.
KTNA broadcasting local shows over the weekend, otherwise, KSKA programming
Friday afternoon–KTNA is not able to broadcast good quality live-received programming like NPR and BBC news programs. Our volunteers will still be able to host local announcements and music shows.
Governor Walker, Mat-Su Assembly discuss budget cuts
At the end of last month, Governor Bill Walker vetoed items in the state budget totaling nearly $1.3 billion. Walker says the vetoes were necessary in order to cut state
2016 Cardboard Boat Regatta
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Another year of nautical fun in the sun. By Katie Writer Northern Susitna Institute enjoyed another year of sunny skies for the 5th Annual
Borough finalizes sale of MV Susitna
As of last Thursday, the Mat-Su Borough no longer owns the MV Susitna. When the borough acquired Susitna, the intent was to establish a ferry service between Port Mackenzie