The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, is requesting public input for the West Susitna Access Draft Programmatic Agreement. According to DOT Communications Manager Danielle Tessen, the … West Susitna Access Project Moves Forward With Draft Agreement

Sandhill cranes migrate in spring from the San Joaquin Valley up to Homer, where they rest for several days or weeks, depending on weather. Trapper Creek birder Kathy Ernst tracks … Sandhill Cranes Return to Trapper Creek

The Mat-Su Borough has restricted traffic on certain Borough roads during the freeze-thaw season for many years. And the Borough received many reports every year about overweight trucks disregarding the … Assembly Continues Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Weight-Restricted Roads

The Mat-Su Borough’s new Ridge Trail system in Talkeetna will likely see some commercial traffic in the coming seasons. Up to three commercial use permits will be granted to use … Commercial Use May Soon Be Permitted on Ridge Trail

Though Benka Lake was stocked last year with char and trout, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game did not stock in 2023 or 2024 because public access was blocked.  … Benka Lake to be Stocked with Fish

Talkeetna residents have permanent public access to Benka Lake once again, after a years-long battle with the neighboring property owners to restore it. In August 2022, residents were surprised to … Benka Lake Public Access Restored

Wildfire season is right around the corner and burn permits are required beginning April 1st. With daytime temperatures in the 40s and plenty of sunshine, fuels may dry out between … Fire Season Begins April 1

Roads are most susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during the spring break-up season when the freeze-thaw cycle can make them squishy. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed an ordinance in … Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Restricted Roads Postponed

With a freshly overturned veto, Mat-Su Borough staff can now move forward on an agreement with Terra Energy Center to market usable land to data center companies and other high … Data Center Veto Overturned