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
Talkeetna Sewer Cleaning Begins Late May
Contractors will begin cleaning and inspecting the sewer system in Talkeetna beginning May 28th. Amanda Fleming, Mat-Su Borough Utilities and Facilities Operational Supervisor for Talkeetna says the work should not
Hearing for Benka Lake Fence May 23
A judge will decide on May 23rd whether the fence blocking Benka Lake public access will be removed. The Brunzes own the property on both sides of the public access
Zero-Landfill Project Still Going Strong
From 2015 to 2023, Denali National Park and surrounding communities were part of a Zero-Landfill Project, funded by Subaru of America Incorporated. The national Zero-Landfill Project was created to find