Benka Lake Public Access Restored
Talkeetna residents have permanent public access to Benka Lake once again, after a years-long battle with the neighboring property owners to restore it. In August 2022, residents were surprised to
Fire Season Begins April 1
Wildfire season is right around the corner and burn permits are required beginning April 1st. With daytime temperatures in the 40s and plenty of sunshine, fuels may dry out between
Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Restricted Roads Postponed
Roads are most susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during the spring break-up season when the freeze-thaw cycle can make them squishy. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed an ordinance in
Data Center Veto Overturned
With a freshly overturned veto, Mat-Su Borough staff can now move forward on an agreement with Terra Energy Center to market usable land to data center companies and other high
Clear Energy Requests 40-Year Lease on State Land
Clear Energy, LLC, is requesting about 270,000 acres of State land north of Talkeetna for the construction, use, and maintenance of renewable power generation facilities, energy storage, and associated infrastructure.
Freedom to Read Act Aims to Create Statewide Library Policy
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Library Board discussed a proposed bill called the Freedom to Read Act. Alaska State Senator Kawasaki is sponsoring the legislation that aims to
Seasonal Speed Limits Coming to the Talkeetna Area
Residents have been requesting a lower speed limit along the Parks Highway near the Talkeetna Spur Road and in the Trapper Creek area for several years. The Alaska Department of
Proposed Sales Tax for Borough in Place of Property Taxes
Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles introduced a proposed 6.5% sales tax that would replace the current property tax Borough landowners pay. The legislation is proposed to be a
Heavy Trucks May Use Borough Roads in Spring for Fee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last month to allow heavy trucks to drive on Borough roads during the spring thaw when they are most vulnerable to damage. District 5 Assemblymember