Mat-Su Borough puts proposed pedestrian-only Saturdays in Talkeetna on pause
In an email to the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce dated July 9th, the Mat-Su Borough rejected the proposal for closing Main Street to vehicles one day of the week. The
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New map aims to help users navigate more than 1,100 Mat-Su trails
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 7, 2025 A new interactive trail map is designed to give Mat-Su residents a first-ever comprehensive view of recreation options on nearly 1,200 trails throughout the region. Created by Matanuska-Susitna
Denali Report for July 4th, 2025
This is the Denali Report for July 4th, 2025 As of this week, there were 962 climbers registered to climb Denali this season. Only seven climbers remain on the mountain
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
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