Mobile home parks were the legislative topic at Monday’s Planning Commission meeting. Assembly Member Yundt requested repeal of the existing legislation saying it’s burdensome and hinders the expansion of affordable … Planning Commission Discusses Mobile Home Parks

For three Japanese climbers, their Alaska dream seemed to end the day they landed in Anchorage. The climbers, known as Subaru, Genya and Tora, had three backpacks full of mountaineering … Alaskan Climbers come through for team whose gear was stolen

The 2024 Competitive Bid Land Sale will be discussed at Tuesday’s Assembly meeting. A parcel of land located on South Red Tail Road in Talkeetna is on the list. The … Assembly to Discuss Land Sales

The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board met last Tuesday to discuss recommendations for updates to the legislation. The goal for the legislation has always been to protect waterbody habitats, … Waterbody Setback Board Discusses Recommendations

Members of the Mat-Su Health Foundation gathered for their annual meeting this week. A main topic of discussion was the 2023 annual report and how the Foundation is tackling high … Mat-Su Health Foundation Supports Projects in Upper Valley

Public access has been restored to Benka Lake with a temporary injunction. But Alaska Department of Fish and Game, or ADF&G, confirm there will be no fish stocking in the … No Fish Stocking for Benka This Year

Funding for gun safety training for Mat-Su residents will be available soon. Proposed by District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier in the 2025 budget year, the funding was prompted by a … Funding Allotted for Gun Safety Training

There’s a new way for businesses to recycle in Talkeetna, at least for the summer. It began with cardboard and quickly shifted to include cans, bottles, and paper too. With … Mobile Recycling Pilot Takes Off

At Thursday’s Susitna Community Council meeting, members discussed food security in the Upper Valley. LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal, executive director of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry, shared her concerns that the Upper … Food Security a Concern for Susitna Community Council