Talkeetna Celebrates 10th Recycle-versary
Since the late 1990s, volunteers have helped collect recyclables in the Talkeetna community, beginning as a project at Su Valley High School with aluminum cans and newspapers. It wasn’t until
New Tower Approved in Willow
Several new towers are now approved in the Mat-Su Borough through the administrative permitting process. One tower will be located at DeeDee and Michael Jonrowe’s property in Willow. Any tower
Extreme Cold Cancels Trains
The Alaska Railroad announced that there are changes to the schedule this week due to extreme temperatures in Fairbanks. The Friday southbound Aurora train, which runs from Fairbanks to Anchorage
Reviving the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District
Trail work, stream crossings, and connecting landowners with resources are all among the work the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District once did. Until the State removed the funding
Borough Requests Information From Data Center Companies
An open-ended request for information, or RFI, for companies building data centers and other large energy users is now open. Mat-Su Borough Purchasing Director Russ Krafft says the RFI is
Parks Highway Culverts and Bridge Project to Continue This Year
Construction will continue this summer to replace 10 failing culverts and the bridge at Railroad Creek on the Parks Highway. According to a notice from the Alaska Department of Public
Residents Oppose Land Redesignation to Shooting Range in Zero Lake Area
A shooting range proposed by Mat-Su Borough District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier has been met with stern opposition from residents in the Zero Lake, Willow, and Houston communities at this
Talkeetna Library Path to be Discussed at Assembly Meeting
For several years, the Talkeetna Community Council and local residents have requested improved pedestrian access to the public library. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly will introduce an ordinance to begin planning
CERT Training for Upper Valley Residents
The Mat-Su Borough’s Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, introductory training is coming up in mid-March at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Talon Boeve with the Borough’s Office