New sick leave policies impact seasonal businesses
In November, Alaska residents voted and passed Ballot Measure One. A measure that increases the minimum wage over the next three years, requires employers to provide sick leave, and prohibits
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Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Community Health Center Monthly Update
In this episode, Sunshine Community Health Center provides us with their monthly update. Host Trisha Costello is joined by Community Relations Manager Sierra Winter and Provider Credentialing and Enrollment Person
Salmon art display fundraises for Talkeetna Historical Society
If you walk into the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar during July, you will be greeted by a school of eclectic salmon hanging on the walls. The artistic displays are part of
Alaska Legislature launches education funding task force to address finances and future of schools
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
Mat-Su Borough rolls out new low-cost spay and neuter programs
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
Denali Report for June 27th, 2025
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
After six years, Pride returns to Talkeetna
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,
Mat-Su Borough School District to discuss proposed cuts
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
Alaska opens public comment on proposal to limit local governments’ contributions to schools
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