A partnership program designed to protect and restore river habitat on private land has made some significant strides since 2007.  Salmon habitat is the overall goal for the program. That … Streambank Partnership Program Enhances Habitat

Being prepared for the next big earthquake or just being safe in the backcountry is the goal for this Saturday’s Emergency Preparedness Expo. Mat-Su Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook says … Emergency Preparedness Expo This Weekend

Driveways constructed on or before August 26th, 2017 are still eligible for a permit fee waiver. At least until September 30th. Driveways that access Borough roads and easements and that … Driveway Permit Fee Waiver Ends Soon

A new private property cleanup program is well underway in the Mat-Su Borough. And so far, it has led to nine property cleanups with more being organized. This new program … Cleanups for Properties Out of Compliance

Residents in Trapper Creek want slower traffic on the Parks Highway through the community. Especially at the main intersection with Petersville and Susitna River Roads.  There is a blinking light … Trapper Creek Residents Want Slower Traffic

The Mat-Su School Board held their bi-monthly meeting at the Talkeetna Elementary School on Tuesday evening. The meetings are generally held in the lower Valley, which translates to a three-hour … School Board Discusses Budget

The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission is recommending a more formal approach to community comprehensive planning.  Commissioners heard from staff and the public about proposed updates to the community comprehensive planning … Community Comp Plans & SpUDs Get Updated Direction

Two Borough park areas in Talkeetna have been vandalized multiple times this season.  A gate restricting vehicle access at Christiansen Lake has been illegally opened six times since July. Borough … Park Facilities Vandalized Multiple Times

A compost program is coming to the Mat-Su Borough, thanks to an Environmental Protection Agency grant. About 5,000 pounds of yard debris are collected throughout the Borough each year.  The … Updates Coming to Talkeetna Transfer Station