Beaver Road Gravel Extraction Raises Questions
Talkeetna residents noticed a significant uptick in activity from the Beaver Road gravel pit over a recent weekend. The Borough-owned gravel pit opened in 1982. It has provided gravel for
Studded Tire Season Extended
The state issued an emergency order today extending the studded tire season in the northern Susitna Valley until May 15, 2023. “Much of Alaska is experiencing prolonged winter weather after
Navigable Waters and Submerged Lands Ownership Bill Moves Forward
Representatives Dan Saddler and Kevin McCabe sponsored a bill that would give the State of Alaska ownership of all submerged lands underlying navigable water within and adjacent to federal areas.
Fire Season Begins
April is the beginning of fire season in Alaska. Though currently at low fire danger in the Mat-Su Valley, burn permits are required from April 1st through August 31st. Small-scale
Mat-Su Borough Considers Change to Waterbody Buffers
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to the Waterbody Buffer legislation at its March 14th meeting. Current legislation does not allow buildings to be constructed within 75 feet
PFD Filing Deadline March 31
To date, nearly 575,000 Alaskans have applied for the 2023 permanent fund dividend. If you’ve been in Alaska from January 1st through December 31st, 2022, you might be eligible for
Talkeetna Water Storage a Priority for Funding
Talkeetna will soon begin exploring water storage and the potential relocation of its water supply wells. Talkeetna’s public water system serves the downtown and east Talkeetna areas, about 220 accounts.
MEA Board Elections Begin Soon
Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, will hold board elections from the end of March through April 25. Co-op members can vote by mail or online before the deadline, or in
Racers Gather to Celebrate Rich Crain
In what will become an annual event, 20 racers gathered for the Rich Crain Classic fun run on Sunday, March 19th. Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails, or MUTT, had been