Planning Commission Delays Permit Discussion
A new RV park, campground, and helipad is in the planning stages within Denali State Park. The proposed park is on private land, but would operate within the Park’s boundaries.
Baldy Airpark Easement Vacations Stalled
Earlier this year, the Baldy Lake Airpark developer submitted a request to vacate section line easements. The Airpark is a new development near Talkeetna and has been stalled seeking several
Trainman's Walk Work to be Complete Next Week
Final touches on the Trainman’s Walkway attached to the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be completed next week. Work began on both the bridge and the walkway earlier this year. According
Court Blocks Kroger, Albertsons Merger
A U.S. District Court in Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Kroger Company, which owns Fred Meyer, from acquiring Albertsons Companies, Inc., which
Talkeetna Bachelors Bring in More Than $100,000
Bachelors hammed it up for a rowdy crowd on Saturday night to rake in more than $100,000 to benefit local organizations. The Talkeetna Bachelor Society auctions men one night each
Climate Report Reveals Dramatic Changes in Alaska
Temperatures have risen by three degrees in 50 years, rainfall has significantly increased by more than 14 inches in some areas, and the snow season has decreased by two weeks
Road Concerns Around New Development in Talkeetna
Existing roads around the new Baldy Lake Airpark development outside Talkeetna are part of the Talkeetna Road Service Area, or RSA. The RSA’s are a function of the Mat-Su Borough
Changes Coming to Borough Landfill and Transfer Sites
According to Mat-Su Borough Solid Waste Division Manager Jeff Smith, big changes are coming to the Central Landfill over the next few years. These changes aim to add capacity to
Public Input For Multi-Family Developments Voted Down By Planning Commission
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission unanimously voted against an ordinance that would have allowed public input for multi-family development permits. The ordinance was requested by Assemblymember Hale. Commission members said