Governor Vetoes PFAS Bill
Though the bill to ban firefighting foams in Alaska had widespread support in both the State House and Senate, Governor Dunleavy vetoed it for several reasons. The aqueous film-forming foams,
Borough Responds to Talkeetna Riverbank Erosion
Rip-rap and other materials to shore up the riverbank will be delivered in a few days. After an initial visit from Borough Public Works Director Tom Adams on September 7,
New Talkeetna Water Source Plans Move Forward
The Mat-Su Borough released a report in July outlining five options for Talkeetna’s new water source and storage facility. Of the five options, the site on Talkeetna Airport property appears
Friends of Benka Lake Move Forward with Litigation
The Friends of Benka Lake voted last night in a closed session to move forward with litigation to restore public access to the lake. Chuck Pinckney with the Department of
Baldy Lake Developer Out of Compliance
Local residents blew the whistle on the new Baldy Lake Airpark development only two months after breaking ground. There were reports of equipment in the creek, cleared dams, and even
New Committee for Waterbody Setbacks
At its meeting this week, the Mat-Su Assembly approved a new committee to review the waterbody buffer setback regulations. The new committee will have nine members, including those with a
The Fight for Benka Lake Access Continues
When the State initially platted the land around Benka Lake, the parcel to the east of Lakeview Street, Tract A, was never meant to be transferred to private ownership. The
Assembly and Community Councils Discuss Junk
In a special meeting this week, the Borough Assembly and community councils discussed how to deal with junk cars, derelict properties, and cleanups. Borough Development Services Manager Jason Ortiz, with
Talkeetna Village Park Set for Renovations
New toilets are just the beginning of renovations for Talkeetna Village Park. While the new toilets are being installed, the grounds will be a construction zone. Brian Robison, a Mat-Su