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
Driveway Permit Fees to Be Waived For One Year
For residents who installed driveways before August 2017 without a permit, the fees have been waived for one year beginning this October 1st. According to Borough Planning and Land Use
Assemblymember Yundt Penalized for Clean Water Act Violations
Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Robert Yundt and his company must pay $107,000 in penalties for construction activity at Wasilla and Cottonwood lakes. Both lakes are important spawning habitat for coho and
State Erred in Transferring Land at Benka Lake
Public access to Benka Lake has been gated by a private landowner since August of 2022. One of the parcels connected to the access was never intended to be transferred