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
Trapper Creek Boundary to Expand
Trapper Creek is a growing community. Members of the Community Council voted last year to expand the boundaries. However, Jason Kresge, the Council Chair, says they didn’t know they’d skipped
Talkeetna Elementary Wins Big with Power Pledge
Talkeetna Elementary fourth and fifth grade students won big with a Power Pledge. The Pledge is a challenge through the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, or REAP, challenging students to learn
Susitna Recreation Draft Report Out For Comment
The Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board and Alaska Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, have drafted an update to the 1991 management report. The draft plan includes updated maps,
Microplastics Found in Southcentral Water
One hundred percent of water samples from the Southcentral region contain microplastics, according to a recent study by the Alaska Environment Research and Policy Center. Microplastics are tiny fragments that
Talkeetna Erosion Study Complete
After the major flooding in 2012, the Mat-Su Borough recognized the changing river patterns around Talkeetna. While flooding was the initial issue, Borough Floodplain Administrator Taunnie Boothby says the community
Assembly Encourages Firearms for Citizens
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted this week to encourage all eligible residents to own firearms and ammunition. District 7 Assemblymember Bernier cosponsored the resolution with Assemblymember McKee. Some residents expressed