Local news from Talkeetna Alaska and our surrounding communities.
An abbreviated update to the Mat-Su Borough’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is being forwarded to the Assembly after recommendation from the Planning Commission. According to Borough Floodplain Administrator and Planner Taunnie … Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated
Susitna-Valley Wrestlers brought home multiple medals after competing in the Denali Region Contest, held last weekend in Valdez. Senior, Sawyer Love won First Place in the 125 Pound Weight Division. … Two Su-Valley Wrestlers Headed to State
The State of Alaska is partnering with local fire departments to get smoke alarms into the communities. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says residents can fill out the online form … Free Smoke Alarms for Residents
High winds last weekend led to power outages, vehicle and building damage, and scattered debris throughout the Mat-Su Borough. Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook says the call volume was three … Cleanup Efforts Underway With High Winds Due Again This Weekend
Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries declared a disaster due to sustained high-speed winds from December 5 through 9. The Declaration states there is a significant threat to private and public … Mat-Su Borough Mayor Declares Disaster Due to High Winds
Severe winter weather did not stop Su-Valley’s varsity sports teams from reaping big wins last weekend. The Rams’ women’s volleyball team took Second Place at the Alaska State Championship … SV Rams Win Big Despite Savage Storms
Beyond approving the previous meeting minutes and tonight’s agenda, the only item before the Mat-Su Borough’s Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee is a resolution to dissolve the group. The Committee last … Library Committee to Discuss Disbanding
Habitat protection is the main focus for a new Mat-Su Borough Healthy Watershed Initiative aiming to educate residents about riparian habitat protection, the trees and shrubs along waterways. Borough Long-range … Public Outreach a Focus for Borough’s Healthy Watershed Initiative Program
Mat-Su Borough residents overwhelmingly voted against an area-wide fuel tax in November’s election, with about 4,000 residents in favor and about 9,000 residents against it. That’s according to Borough Clerk … Assembly Fails Fuel Tax
