Benka Lake Access Remains Priority for Residents
Public access at Benka Lake was the main topic at Thursday’s Sustina Community Council meeting. Twenty-three community members showed up to discuss the issue. There is still no public access
Borough Seeks Comments on Proposed Sculpin Subdivision
The new Sculpin subdivision is proposed on the west side of the Talkeetna Spur Road. East Leila Lane would be the main access point for the 23 lots. The project
Planning Commission Votes Against Waterbody Buffer Setback Changes
At its Monday meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission voted unanimously against changes to the waterbody buffer setback requirements. That resolution will be sent to the Borough Assembly. The Assembly’s
New Development Slated for Baldy Lake
Work has begun on a 1,400-acre development surrounding Baldy Lake in the Talkeetna area. It is platted for nearly 150 parcels. The development is considered a Condo Plat, or Common
Troopers Seek Info on Trapper Creek Murders
Missing women Sunday Powers of Fairbanks and Kami Clark of Anchorage were found deceased in the Trapper Creek area on June 2nd. Alaska State Troopers believe that the women were
Gravel Ordinance Fails
Mayor Edna DeVries (duh-VREES) vetoed the passage of the gravel ordinance at the June 6th Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting. Many members of the public spoke and sent written comments against
Borough Assembly Member Yundt in Violation of Clean Water Act
Story updated June 14, 2023 Mat-Su Borough Assembly Member Robert Yundt and his company are being sued for violations of the Clean Water Act. The locations of the violations are
Parks Alternative Corridor Study Moves Forward
At an Open House in late May, the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shared the remaining routes for the Parks Highway Alternatives study. The study will help determine
New Funding for Talkeetna Water System
State legislators passed the budget, which included $4.75 million for upgrades to Talkeetna’s water system. The Mat-Su Borough had already provided about $1.15 million to begin the process of exploring