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
Y Traffic Study Coming Soon
The Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, says they will initiate a study at the intersection of the Talkeetna Spur Road and the Parks Highway. The
CUP Discussed at Planning Commission
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission held a special meeting to learn the details of how conditional use permits are processed. Conditional use permits cover many areas including race tracks, cell
New Farmers Market for Upper Valley
A new farmers market is coming to the Upper Valley in June. The market will be held on Saturdays starting June 22 in the parking lot of the Upper Susitna