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
RV Park Proposed North of Trapper Creek
A private company is proposing an R-V Park, campground, and helipad in Denali State Park. The Ark at Denali R-V Resort Campground will be built on an 85-acre retired gravel
Rate and Rule Changes Coming to Talkeetna Water Users
Most water users in the Talkeetna Service Area would see reduced rates if proposed changes are approved by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly in December. The Talkeetna Sewer and Water Advisory
About 3,000 Households Redeemed Trash Coupons
In April, the Mat-Su Borough began issuing $25 trash coupons, valid at the central landfill and Borough transfer stations for one year. Each Borough household was limited to one coupon
Whigmi Trailhead Toilets Included in CIP
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026, which includes twelve priority projects for the next six years. Ranked at number four is the Whigmi
Talkeetna Water Assessment Work to Begin Soon
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a contract to perform a condition assessment on Talkeetna’s water distribution system. The assessment will help evaluate the current status of the system, the useful
Grant Accepted for New Willow Public Safety Building Design
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly accepted $700,000 in State grant funds for the design of a new Fire, EMS, and Rescue facility in the core of Willow along the Parks Highway.