Assembly to Discuss Land Sales
The 2024 Competitive Bid Land Sale will be discussed at Tuesday’s Assembly meeting. A parcel of land located on South Red Tail Road in Talkeetna is on the list. The
Waterbody Setback Board Discusses Recommendations
The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board met last Tuesday to discuss recommendations for updates to the legislation. The goal for the legislation has always been to protect waterbody habitats,
Mat-Su Health Foundation Supports Projects in Upper Valley
Members of the Mat-Su Health Foundation gathered for their annual meeting this week. A main topic of discussion was the 2023 annual report and how the Foundation is tackling high
No Fish Stocking for Benka This Year
Public access has been restored to Benka Lake with a temporary injunction. But Alaska Department of Fish and Game, or ADF&G, confirm there will be no fish stocking in the
Funding Allotted for Gun Safety Training
Funding for gun safety training for Mat-Su residents will be available soon. Proposed by District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier in the 2025 budget year, the funding was prompted by a
Mobile Recycling Pilot Takes Off
There’s a new way for businesses to recycle in Talkeetna, at least for the summer. It began with cardboard and quickly shifted to include cans, bottles, and paper too. With
Food Security a Concern for Susitna Community Council
At Thursday’s Susitna Community Council meeting, members discussed food security in the Upper Valley. LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal, executive director of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry, shared her concerns that the Upper
Children's Community Garden Program is Open
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry has begun a new children’s community garden program this year. Every Tuesday from June 4th through August 6th, kids can learn how to plant and
Assembly Passes Mat Su Health Resolution
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed a resolution sponsored by Assemblymember Rob Yundt regarding the Mat-Su Health Foundation. The resolution encourages the Foundation to change the way its board is elected