Talkeetna Searching for New Water Site on Front Street
For several years, Talkeetna Sewer and Water has been exploring sites for new wells and a storage tank. The current wells are located in the floodplain and the water from
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Proposed Library Ordinance Would Remove Materials Deemed Inappropriate
Mat-Su Borough District 1 Assemblymember Michael Bowles has proposed an ordinance that would remove any materials from the five Borough libraries that contain any sexual activity. The ordinance would apply
Mat-Su Borough Residents May See Rise in Property Assessments
Average home values in the Mat-Su Borough have increased 7.41 percent since last year. And land is significantly undervalued, on average, about 60 percent less than what it should be,
DOT Making Slow Progress on Clearing Parks Highway
Many State roads throughout the Mat-Su Borough are considered to be difficult driving conditions, according to Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Administrative Operations Manager Justin Shelby.
Weather Service to Make Changes to Petersville Forecast Zones
The National Weather Service in Anchorage will be making changes to the forecast zone for the Petersville area. The change will shift the boundaries to consolidate the area into one
Trapper Creek Community Council Seats New Board
Trapper Creek residents cast their ballots for the Community Council board positions in December. Twenty-seven residents voted for six members to fill those seats. One seat will remain vacant. Community
Updates on Toilets, Signs For Talkeetna Lakes Park
The old pit toilets from Talkeetna’s Village Park were placed in their new home at the Whigmi Trailhead in Talkeetna Lakes Park last fall. After some refurbishment and ground work,
Mat-Su Borough Sets Library Goals For Materials, Space
New strategic goals for the five Mat-Su Borough Libraries include maintaining a new process for adding to the collections and reviewing the library layouts. Borough Community Development Manager Jillian Morrissey
MEA Extends Natural Gas Contract and Storage
Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, along with other railbelt utilities has been working toward longer term solutions to supply the region with electricity. According to MEA Chief Strategy Officer Julie