Trapper Creek Bridge Design Moving Forward
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved about $260,000 to fund the design of the bridge over Bradley Road in Trapper Creek. At about 30 years old and with poor documentation on
Trainman's Walk Will Be Wider Than Expected
Chase community residents are frustrated with the updated Alaska Railroad Trainman’s Walk. The Railroad completed the repairs on the Talkeetna River bridge and the Trainman’s Walk last fall. Residents use
Proposed Borough Fuel Tax Could Fund Local Road Projects
At this week’s Assembly meeting, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown introduced a proposed fuel excise tax that could provide an alternative to bonds for road projects. Brown says big projects
Borough Awarded Grant Funding for Water Pollution Education
About $113,000 in grant funding from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation aims to educate landowners adjacent to water bodies. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly accepted the grant at their last
New Borough Online Portal Active Now
The Mat-Su Borough has a new online portal covering many permitting, licensing, and self-reported tax options for residents and business owners. Launched Tuesday, the site’s buttons to apply, search, and
Trespass Incident Causes Minor Damage to Train
A little after noon on Wednesday, Talkeetna residents heard a longer-than-usual train horn. It was a result of the crew stopping the train after hitting an ATV on the bridge
Assembly Approves Additional Time for Willow EMS Station Build
The timeline to use appropriated funding to build an EMS station in Willow with living quarters has been extended by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly. According to Borough Emergency Services Director
Oilwell Road Residents Propose New Community Council
Residents in the Oilwell Road area of Trapper Creek will have their first meeting to discuss the potential of creating a new community council. The Trapper Creek Community Council had
Birders Celebrate 35 Years of Birdathon
Local birder Kathy Trump celebrated her 25th Birdathon with her first ever win. She took home the coveted crown for tallying 36 birds during this year’s event. Her birding partner,