State Senate committee hears testimony on Knik Arm Bridge
On Tuesday, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on the proposed Knik Arm Crossing. Last week, Senators heard the details of a new plan to finance the project. Current
Alaska Senate Finance Co-Chair: Supplemental Susitna-Watana funding "Up in the air."
Unless support materializes soon, the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project may not get the additional funds Governor Sean Parnell requested for it this year. In February, Governor Parnell submitted his amended budget
Borough Assembly approves revised plan for Susitna State Forest
This week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a resolution supporting an amended plan for the proposed Susitna State Forest. The Assembly voted 6-to-1 in favor, with only Assembly Member Darcie
Borough Assembly again delays sewer and water rate increase
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly once again delayed a measure that would increase the rates for Talkeetna Sewer and Water. The topic did generate more discussion than at previous
Talkeetna town hall meeting with Senator Lisa Murkowski
Attached to this post is the complete recording of the town hall meeting with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski Town Hall
Senator Lisa Murkowski answers questions at Talkeetna town hall meeting
20140319Murkowski Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke with about fifty residents of the Upper Valley on Tuesday on topics ranging from health care to the proposed Susitna-Watana dam. The meeting began with
Senator Mark Begich talks flood insurance, air carrier tax, and election
20140318Begich This week, U.S. Senators for Alaska are returning to the 49th state to speak directly to constituents. On Monday afternoon, I spoke with Senator Mark Begich about a number
New business aims at health and wellness in the Upper Valley
20140320Organics Gluten-free, organic, and GMO-free are terms that have begun to appear more and more frequently as people around the country take a closer look at their eating habits. At
KTNA's Interview with Senator Mark Begich
This is the entire interview with Senator Begich conducted by KTNA’s Phillip Manning on Monday, March 17th. 20140317BegichRaw