Economists Report AIDEA Projects Fail
A series of recent reports shed light on the specific economic failures of Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA. The reports show that Alaska would be $10 billion
Road Contracts Approved for Talkeetna, Willow
Road contracts for the greater Talkeetna and Willow Road Service Areas, or RSAs, were approved at this week’s Assembly meeting. Both areas will be served by Alaska Resource Group, doing
State Loses Comsat Quarry Case
In the Alaska Superior Court this week, Comsat Area Lakes and Land Alliance, or CALLA, won its case against the State. CALLA is a group of Talkeetna residents who have
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