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
Candidates May Declare Political Party
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last week to allow Mayoral, Assembly, and School Board candidates to declare a political party. Voters will see the candidate affiliations on November 2024 ballots.
Talkeetna Residents Want Reduced Speeds
Talkeetna residents have expressed concern about speed on the Parks Highway near the Spur Road. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, has not identified that area
Talkeetna Residents Recycle 53 Tons
Talkeetna residents recycled nearly 53 tons of plastic, cans, paper, and cardboard in 2023. That’s about five more tons than the prior year. Cici Schoenberger (SHOW-en-bur-gur), chair of the Talkeetna
Parks Highway Culvert Repairs Expected Soon
Several of the worst culverts and a bridge on Parks Highway between Miles 99 and 163 are headed for construction beginning this summer or fall. The Department of Transportation, or
State Responds to Benka Lake Complaint
The State of Alaska has responded to an amended complaint about public access at Benka Lake. The complaint was filed by the Brunzes in January, which claimed their access to
Talkeetna Sewer and Water Goes Digital
A new payment portal, electronic billing, and a leak detection website are now in operation for Talkeetna Sewer and Water customers. Amanda Fleming, Utilities and Facilities Operational Unit Supervisor for