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
Draft Comprehensive Plan Expected Soon
The Mat-Su Borough Comprehensive Plan will be ready for public comment in the coming months. Borough Senior Planner Kelsey Anderson says the first round of public comments and community surveys
Borough Updates Road Contracts
Seven of the 16 road service areas, or RSAs, are due for contract upgrades this year. North Willow and Greater Talkeetna will be included in this year’s bids. The new
Yundt to Run for State Senate
Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Rob Yundt has announced his candidacy for State Senate. Yundt ran unopposed and was just reelected to the Borough Assembly in fall 2023. He has built a