The Trapper Creek Community Council wants to give the community ample opportunity to comment on enlarging the council boundaries. But illnesses have led to board members stepping down. That has … Trapper Creek Council Boundary to be Discussed

During the Montana Creek Fire that began in late June, one person died in a separate structure fire on July 2nd. Both fires had the same origin site on Dog … No Foul Play Suspected in Dogsled Road Fire

Proposed at about 23 miles, the West Susitna Access Road project is open to public comment. The total cost of the project is expected to be about $76 million, with … Scoping Period Begins for West Su Access Road

After a temporary injunction was granted to restore public access to Benka Lake, the fencing was widened to accommodate larger vehicles. A judge granted the temporary injunction to restore lake … Benka Lake Access Still Fenced But Wider

Drivers in downtown Talkeetna may need to find alternative places to park Thursday, August first between 4am and 9am. Road crews will be sweeping Main Street and grading adjacent gravel … Road Maintenance in Downtown Talkeetna

Though officially separate, Willow and Caswell emergency services have been operating as a single group for a number of years. Deputy Director of Mat-Su Borough Emergency Services Brian Davis says … Proposed Merger for Willow and Caswell Emergency Services

Draft language for the updated waterbody setback regulations are nearing completion as the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board discusses the final recommendations to the draft ordinance. Though variances were the intended … Waterbody Setback Advisory Board Discusses Draft

More than 20 million dollars are allocated to building the first 18 miles of the West Susitna Access Road in this year’s State budget. The funding is only a quarter … West Susitna Access Road Funding Approved

Representative Kevin McCabe continues to focus on several issues that directly impact the Upper Susitna Valley. Though it did not pass in the 2024 session, McCabe says increasing the threshold … 2024 Legislative Session Roundup