Some Ballots Have Yet to be Counted
Mat-Su Borough Clerk Lonnie McKechnie says many ballots have yet to be counted following the November 5th election. She says absentee and questioned ballots will be counted next Monday just
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Trapper Creek Rescue Now Staffed
Trapper Creek now has two first responders and a rescue truck for responding to emergencies in the area. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says the new staff are part of
Su-Valley Wrestlers Win at Homer Rumble Tournament
Susitna Valley High School wrestlers fought well last weekend at the annual Homer Rumble tournament. Sawyer Love brought home the 1st place medal in the 125 pound category. Violet Cole
Quilts of Valor Comforts Local Veterans
For a group of local quilters, Veteran’s Day is more than just an annual celebration. The Wasilla-based, Forget-Me-Not Quilters, stitch quilts all year long, in order to comfort and welcome
Winter Revetment Repairs Begin
Residents can expect regular maintenance and repairs to the dike at the railroad bridge on the Talkeetna River. Western Construction began repairs to the shoreline this week, adding much needed
Talkeetna Recycling Committee Wins Award
The Talkeetna Recycling Committee was awarded $500 from Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling, or ALPAR. Committee Chair Cici Schoenberger (SHOW-en-BUR-ger) says the organization supports recycling and litter prevention efforts
Local, State Election Updates
As of noon, most precincts had reported for the Mat-Su Borough, State, and National races. Voter turnout appears to be significantly higher this year than in 2023. About 42 percent
Second Suspect Implicated in Trapper Creek, Talkeetna Burglaries
A second suspect is identified in the Trapper Creek burglaries that occurred on October 15th. In addition, the two suspects appear to have also burglarized a location in Talkeetna the
Baldy Lake Developer Seeks Multi-Family Permit
The Baldy Lake Airpark Developer has requested a multi-family development permit through the Mat-su Borough Planning Department. It is an administrative permit issued for developments that meet certain specifications. Construction