A plan that’s been in place since 1991 is the current guidance for forest management on state-owned lands in the Susitna Valley. But that plan is due for an update. … Revised Forestry Plan in Early Stages for Susitna Valley

At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission unanimously failed an ordinance that would create large-lot subdivision restrictions anywhere in the Borough if communities chose to have them. … Planning Commission Fails Proposed Large-Lot Districts

Several programs in this year’s federal and state legislative priorities for the Mat-Su Borough Assembly could benefit Upper Susitna Valley communities. Borough Manager Mike Brown says the Assembly will likely … Assembly to Discuss Legislative Priorities

Over the summer, the Mat-Su Borough acquired a glass pulverizer that will help break down one of the most difficult materials to recycle. Glass is heavy and there aren’t too … Glass Recycling Returns to the Mat-Su Borough

At their October 6 meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission will discuss two potential changes to the land use code. One deals with the Denali State Park Special Land Use … Planning Commission to Review Two Changes to Land Use Codes

According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety Communications Director Austin McDaniel, Troopers received a report in August that William Barclay of Talkeetna had pointed a firearm at two juveniles.  … Talkeetna Man Arrested for Alleged August Assault

A new interactive trail map created by the Mat-Su Borough shows trails throughout the area, including the Upper Valley. The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee met to suggest some corrections to … TPAC Suggests Changes to Interactive Trails Map

Public water supplies, like those in Talkeetna, the Trapper Creek Water Point, and at local schools, all must regularly test their water and provide that information to the public. The … Talkeetna, Trapper Creek Water Supplies Report Good Quality

Mat-Su Borough bed tax will help to fund winter trail maintenance grants for 12 local organizations, three located in the Upper Valley. The Willow Trail Committee, Petersville Community Non-Profit Corporation, … Winter Trail Maintenance Grant Funding Coming to Upper Valley