Flushing Toilets Only Weeks Away
Talkeetna’s Village Park will soon have flushing toilets with running water, just in time for the influx of tourists. Brian Robison with Mat-Su Borough Parks says the contractor and Borough
Railroad Bridge Construction to Start Soon
After 100 years in service, the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be getting much needed repairs. This includes the Trainman’s Walk, an access path to the community of Chase. Representatives from
DNR to Continue Susitna Recreation Rivers Plan
The Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board will no longer exist on July first. Commercial and sport fishers, conservation experts, miners, and other recreational users were all working with the
Snow Ushers in Burn Permit Season
With tonight’s expected snowfall and warm temperatures later this week, Upper Valley residents should have burn permits in-hand. This winter’s heavy snowfall and the early spring melting in March means
Upper Susitna Projects Approved in STIP
The U.S. Department of Transportation partially approved most of Alaska’s projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, this week. Culverts, a bridge, and the West Susitna Access Road
State Asks for Injunction to Restore Benka Access
The State of Alaska filed an injunction request to remove the fence blocking the only public access to Benka Lake. The fence appeared in August 2022 and was built by
Waterbody Setback Advisory Board Reviewing Draft Ordinance
The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board reviewed a draft version of the updated setback legislation at its meeting this week. Originally drafted in 1987, the legislation established a 75-foot
Trapper Creek Council Boundary Needs Community Support
Mat-Su Borough Planning representatives visited the Trapper Creek Community Council meeting this week to discuss the process for expanding Council boundaries. Council Chair Jason Kresge says the community is only
More Than Ten Million Appropriated for Talkeetna
Congress approved funds for many Alaska programs and projects last week. Three major infrastructure projects in Talkeetna will receive substantial federal funding. The Upper Susitna Senior Center will receive five