Yundt to Run for State Senate
Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Rob Yundt has announced his candidacy for State Senate. Yundt ran unopposed and was just reelected to the Borough Assembly in fall 2023. He has built a
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Rep. McCabe Speaks on Newly Introduced Bills
Recently, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Rep. Kevin McCabe about bills he recently introduced in the Alaska House as well as the status of major discussions like education funding. The
Friends of Benka Lake Hold Public Meeting to Update Lawsuit Status
On Sunday, the Friends of Benka Lake held an informal public meeting in Talkeetna to discuss the current state of the lawsuit the organization has filed against Jan and Britte
Candidates May Declare Political Party
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last week to allow Mayoral, Assembly, and School Board candidates to declare a political party. Voters will see the candidate affiliations on November 2024 ballots.
Talkeetna Residents Want Reduced Speeds
Talkeetna residents have expressed concern about speed on the Parks Highway near the Spur Road. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, has not identified that area
School Board Acts on Library Committee Recommendations
The Mat-Su Borough School Board has acted on the first round of book recommendations from its Library Citizens Advisory Committee. At its meeting on February 21st, the school board took
Oregon Man Killed in Denali Highway Crash
An Oregon man was killed in a snowmachine crash on the Denali Highway Friday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 70-year-old Glenn Cantor of Bend, Oregon was riding
School Administration to Recommend Action on Challenged Books
Mat-Su Borough School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani is expected to present a proposal to the school board this week on how to approach books that have been reviewed by
Borough Manager Suspends Library Book Challenges After "Shouting Contest" and "Name-Calling"
Last week, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown announced that the borough’s Challenged Materials Review Committee for libraries would be put on hold after its January meeting. In his weekly post