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
Borough to Discuss Pipeline and Potential Revenue
Alaska’s proposed 806-mile natural gas pipeline will follow the Parks Highway for a large portion of its run. With 180 miles traversing through the Mat-Su Borough, the pipeline will stay
New Features Help Mat-Su Parks Visitors
New interactive websites and ways to pay at Mat-Su Borough Parks will help visitors plan their trips. Public access to lakes is a regular request for Borough staff, according to
Proposed Ordinance to Remove Books is Withdrawn from Assembly Agenda
After public pushback ahead of this week’s Assembly meeting, Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles withdrew his proposed ordinance that would further regulate library materials. The ordinance would have
Talkeetna Searching for New Water Site on Front Street
For several years, Talkeetna Sewer and Water has been exploring sites for new wells and a storage tank. The current wells are located in the floodplain and the water from
Proposed Library Ordinance Would Remove Materials Deemed Inappropriate
Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles has proposed an ordinance that would remove any materials from the five Borough libraries that contain any sexual activity. The ordinance would apply