Improved Marketing for Borough Tourism Underway
The Mat Su Convention and Visitors Bureau, or CVB, is beginning a year-long destination branding project. Casey Ressler, President and CEO of CVB says they will soon reach out to
District 7 Unrepresented in Library Committee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved the nominations for the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee without changes on Tuesday night. Mat-Su Borough District 7 Assemblymember Bernier nominated an individual from District 5
Trapper Creek Continues Boundary Efforts
The Trapper Creek Community Council is continuing efforts to expand the Council boundaries to include more residents. Council Chair Jason Kresge and Communications Director Mike Volin presented the proposed boundaries
Solo Climber Dies in Fall on Denali
A solo climber on the West Buttress route on Denali likely fell and died on Thursday, May 16. A family member of T. Hagiwara (hah-GEE-wah-rah), notified rangers that they had
Library Committee Nominees Leave Out District 7
The new Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee will review and make recommendations to the Borough Assembly regarding challenged library materials. It was created after Borough Manager Mike Brown halted the review
Baldy Lake Airpark Development Continues
The Baldy Lake Airpark development just outside Talkeetna began in 2023 without proper permits in-hand. In August, local residents noticed equipment in the creek, dams cleared, and streams rerouted in
Fire Season is Here
Mat-Su Borough Fire Departments have responded to more than 50 structure fires so far this year. Though none were in the Upper Valley, the fire season has begun. The Borough
Economists Present to Senate Finance Committee About AIDEA
Two economists presented their findings to the Senate Finance Committee last week following a series of reports about the failures of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA.
State Asks for Reconsideration on Comsat Quarry
In mid-April, the Comsat Area Lakes and Land Alliance, or CALLA, won its case against the State regarding a quarry near Christiansen Lake in Talkeetna. Now the State of Alaska