Beaver Road Gravel Extraction Raises Questions
Talkeetna residents noticed a significant uptick in activity from the Beaver Road gravel pit over a recent weekend. The Borough-owned gravel pit opened in 1982. It has provided gravel for
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Studded Tire Season Extended
The state issued an emergency order today extending the studded tire season in the northern Susitna Valley until May 15, 2023. “Much of Alaska is experiencing prolonged winter weather after
Su Valley Voice for April 6th, 2023: Sunshine Clinic Pediatric Care
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Sunshine Community Health Center Chief Nursing Officer Duronda Twigg and WIC Administrator Lisa Boyles to discuss health and
Navigable Waters and Submerged Lands Ownership Bill Moves Forward
Representatives Dan Saddler and Kevin McCabe sponsored a bill that would give the State of Alaska ownership of all submerged lands underlying navigable water within and adjacent to federal areas.
Fire Season Begins
April is the beginning of fire season in Alaska. Though currently at low fire danger in the Mat-Su Valley, burn permits are required from April 1st through August 31st. Small-scale
Proposed Bill Would Allow Talkeetna to Qualify as a Village
Representative Kevin McCabe introduced a bill amending the existing Village Safe Water Act to redefine what qualifies as a village. McCabe’s proposed change would increase the maximum population of a
Parks Highway Crash Kills Two Willow Residents
Two people are dead after a head-on collision on the Parks Highway Wednesday afternoon. According to Alaska State Troopers, a Honda Pilot and a Chevrolet pickup collided near Mile 59
Mat-Su Borough Considers Change to Waterbody Buffers
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to the Waterbody Buffer legislation at its March 14th meeting. Current legislation does not allow buildings to be constructed within 75 feet
PFD Filing Deadline March 31
To date, nearly 575,000 Alaskans have applied for the 2023 permanent fund dividend. If you’ve been in Alaska from January 1st through December 31st, 2022, you might be eligible for