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
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,