After public pushback ahead of this week’s Assembly meeting, Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles withdrew his proposed ordinance that would further regulate library materials. The ordinance would have … Proposed Ordinance to Remove Books is Withdrawn from Assembly Agenda

For several years, Talkeetna Sewer and Water has been exploring sites for new wells and a storage tank. The current wells are located in the floodplain and the water from … Talkeetna Searching for New Water Site on Front Street

Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles has proposed an ordinance that would remove any materials from the five Borough libraries that contain any sexual activity. The ordinance would apply … Proposed Library Ordinance Would Remove Materials Deemed Inappropriate

Average home values in the Mat-Su Borough have increased 7.41 percent since last year. And land is significantly undervalued, on average, about 60 percent less than what it should be, … Mat-Su Borough Residents May See Rise in Property Assessments

Many State roads throughout the Mat-Su Borough are considered to be difficult driving conditions, according to Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Administrative Operations Manager Justin Shelby.  … DOT Making Slow Progress on Clearing Parks Highway

The National Weather Service in Anchorage will be making changes to the forecast zone for the Petersville area. The change will shift the boundaries to consolidate the area into one … Weather Service to Make Changes to Petersville Forecast Zones

Trapper Creek residents cast their ballots for the Community Council board positions in December. Twenty-seven residents voted for six members to fill those seats. One seat will remain vacant.  Community … Trapper Creek Community Council Seats New Board

The old pit toilets from Talkeetna’s Village Park were placed in their new home at the Whigmi Trailhead in Talkeetna Lakes Park last fall. After some refurbishment and ground work, … Updates on Toilets, Signs For Talkeetna Lakes Park

New strategic goals for the five Mat-Su Borough Libraries include maintaining a new process for adding to the collections and reviewing the library layouts. Borough Community Development Manager Jillian Morrissey … Mat-Su Borough Sets Library Goals For Materials, Space