Crosswalk Proposed at Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna residents can look forward to a new crossing in front of the Public Library. Borough Public Works Engineer Mike Campfield says they are exploring three concepts to pursue funding
Free Dump Days Exceed Cost Estimates
For two weeks in September, the Mat-Su Borough offered free dumping at the landfill and its transfer stations. Jeff Smith, Solid Waste Division Manager, says about 5,700 tons were dumped
Borough Seeks Public Input Comprehensive Plan
The Borough Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2005. Since that time, the population has grown nearly 50 percent. The Mat-Su, particularly the Susitna Valley area, is where most of
Friends of Benka Lake File Official Complaint
The Friends of Benka Lake officially filed a complaint against Mr. and Mrs. Brunz to restore public access to the lake. The Brunzes erected a fence in August 2022 following
Road Maintenance Experiment in Talkeetna
The Mat-Su Borough is testing a new organic compound on two gravel roads. The compound may help reduce maintenance costs. When applied to gravel surfaces and allowed to cure, Perma-Zyme
Alaska Railroad to Make Bridge Repairs
The Alaska Railroad hosted an Open House at the Talkeetna Public Library this week to hear concerns from residents about the planned updates to the railroad bridge and pedestrian walkway.
Erosion Report Due by End of Year
The Mat-Su Borough has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the erosion rate in Talkeetna and options moving forward. This project began several years ago and is
Waterbody Advisory Board Stacked for Development
The Borough Assembly created a Waterbody Setback Advisory Board in August and appointments for all nine members were approved at the Assembly meeting this week. The Waterbody Setback Advisory Board
Invasive Grasses Found in Talkeetna Lakes
Invasive grasses were on the agenda of the Talkeetna Lakes Advisory Committee this week. Reed canarygrass has become well-established in Christiansen Lake and was recently found in X and Tigger