Borough declares local disaster for Talkeetna flood damage
The Mat-Su Borough has declared a local disaster for Talkeetna after high water destroyed much of the downtown revetment and caused rapid erosion near the end of Main Street. According
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Rocks for revetment repair arrive in Talkeetna
Rock to repair the revetment near the end of Main Street in Talkeetna began arriving over the weekend. According to a statement from the Mat-Su Borough on Friday, 900 tons
Governor Vetoes PFAS Bill
Though the bill to ban firefighting foams in Alaska had widespread support in both the State House and Senate, Governor Dunleavy vetoed it for several reasons. The aqueous film-forming foams,
Borough Responds to Talkeetna Riverbank Erosion
Rip-rap and other materials to shore up the riverbank will be delivered in a few days. After an initial visit from Borough Public Works Director Tom Adams on September 7,
New Talkeetna Water Source Plans Move Forward
The Mat-Su Borough released a report in July outlining five options for Talkeetna’s new water source and storage facility. Of the five options, the site on Talkeetna Airport property appears
Rapid erosion occurring near Main Street
The riverbank at the end of Main Street in Downtown Talkeetna is eroding rapidly after high water washed away a significant portion of the revetment. While water levels are down
Talkeetna Historical Society's new manager is excited for the non-profit's future
Earlier this summer, the Talkeetna Historical Society Museum got a new manager. For Autumn Merritt, running the Talkeetna Historical Society’s museum is the culmination of an earlier career goal that
Friends of Benka Lake Move Forward with Litigation
The Friends of Benka Lake voted last night in a closed session to move forward with litigation to restore public access to the lake. Chuck Pinckney with the Department of
New flood advisory in effect for the Susitna Valley through Saturday morning
A new flood advisory has been issued for the Susitna Valley. A flood advisory is a step up from a flood watch, and is issued when some level of flooding