As part of the federal appropriations bills that passed earlier this month, about ten million dollars will be coming to the Northern Susitna Valley. Senator Lisa Murkowski advocated for the … Senator Murkowski discusses federal funds for Northern Valley projects

Mat-Su Borough Planning representatives visited the Trapper Creek Community Council meeting this week to discuss the process for expanding Council boundaries. Council Chair Jason Kresge says the community is only … Trapper Creek Council Boundary Needs Community Support

Congress approved funds for many Alaska programs and projects last week. Three major infrastructure projects in Talkeetna will receive substantial federal funding. The Upper Susitna Senior Center will receive five … More Than Ten Million Appropriated for Talkeetna

A joint session of the Alaska Legislature failed to override an executive order that would eliminate the Recreational Rivers Advisory Board on Tuesday. The order was one of twelve that … Legislature allows executive order eliminating Rec Rivers Board

The Mat-Su Borough Comprehensive Plan will be ready for public comment in the coming months. Borough Senior Planner Kelsey Anderson says the first round of public comments and community surveys … Draft Comprehensive Plan Expected Soon

Seven of the 16 road service areas, or RSAs, are due for contract upgrades this year. North Willow and Greater Talkeetna will be included in this year’s bids. The new … Borough Updates Road Contracts

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly rejected an attempt on Tuesday to reconsider the ordinance that would allow candidates for elected borough offices to list a party affiliation. Assembly Member Bill Gamble … Borough Assembly rejects attempt to put election changes before Mat-Su voters

Recently, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Rep. Kevin McCabe about bills he recently introduced in the Alaska House as well as the status of major discussions like education funding. The … Rep. McCabe Speaks on Newly Introduced Bills

On Sunday, the Friends of Benka Lake held an informal public meeting in Talkeetna to discuss the current state of the lawsuit the organization has filed against Jan and Britte … Friends of Benka Lake Hold Public Meeting to Update Lawsuit Status