Performing Arts Season Begins
This year’s Denali Arts Council Performing Arts Season will bring musicians, acrobats, athletes, and an LED puppet show to the Upper Valley. The season began on September 12th with the
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One Citation Issued for Snow Violations Last Winter
According to a report from Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown, 688 snow-related complaints were filed last winter. Only one case was escalated to code compliance after multiple violation notices were
Recreation Makes a Racket in Talkeetna
More recreation opportunities may be on the way to Talkeetna. The Paddle and Racket Committee is working to bring tennis, pickleball, and ping-pong to the area. Committee Chair Brad Hughes
Early Voting Locations Open Through November 4th
Early voting in the Mat-Su Borough began October 21st and runs through November 4th. Two Upper Valley locations are available for early voting or to turn in absentee ballots. Residents
Most Firearms Training Will Be in Wasilla, Palmer
According to Mat-Su Borough Purchasing Director Russ Krafft, 30,000 rounds of ammunition have been purchased and all 300 slots for the citizen firearms training have been filled. More than 100
Write-in Candidate Approved for Mayor
Mat-Su Borough Clerk Lonnie McKechnie (Mick-KECK-nee) confirmed that Hillary Palmer is approved as a write-in candidate for Mayor in this year’s Borough election. Palmer submitted candidate paperwork before the filing
Burglary Suspect Caught in Trapper Creek
Vigilant citizens in Trapper Creek and staff at the Three Bears helped stall a burglary suspect until Alaska State Troopers arrived in the area. Malachi Cohen is accused of burglarizing
Announcements Friday, November 8
Today’s Announcements Coming up on KTNA Rising Readers is back after a break this fall! This week Juniper Dolecki reads Blobbify; A Friend for Fuzzle, written and illustrated by
Some Plastic Recycling On Hold
Plastic recycling in Talkeetna ramped up two years ago. That’s when Alaska Plastic Recovery began taking everything not accepted in the Borough’s recycling program. But the “everything goes” effort will