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by Corinne Smith, Alaska BeaconJuly 1, 2025 As many Alaska school districts grapple with steep budget deficits, and in the wake of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s partial veto of an increase
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
This is the Denali Report for June 20th, 2025 As of this week, there were 952 mountaineers registered to climb Denali. 246 of them are currently on the mountain and
