Proposed State Bill Would Require PFAS Monitoring
Forever chemicals, also known as per and poly fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS have been identified in water supplies across the country. They are long-lasting chemicals found in a number of
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Residents Gather to Talk About Proposed Pedestrian-Only Main Street
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic conflicts in downtown Talkeetna have been brought up by community members over the years, most recently in 2025. Last summer, residents were surprised when a new
Local Birders Tally for Great Christmas Bird Count
Twenty-two volunteer counters braved the 14-degree weather to tally as many birds as they could during the 2025 Great Christmas Bird Count in the Upper Susitna Valley. The count covers
Percentage of Local Sales Benefit Food Bank, Pantry
Shop With a Purpose, a local program through Three Bears Alaska, designates one day each year to donate a percentage of food and fuel sales to the local communities. Every
Planning Commission Votes to Approve Reclassifying Land for Shooting Range
District 7 Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Ron Bernier proposed a shooting range on Zero Lake Road near Willow. But first, the Borough-owned land will need to be reclassified. The Borough Planning
Free Radon Test Kits Available
January is National Radon Action Month, an effort through the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. According to AGGS Alaska Radon Program Manager
Borough says Talkeetna water safe after pressure loss
On Friday night, the Talkeetna Water System experienced a loss in pressure due to a mechanical issue, according to Amanda Fleming with the Mat-Su Borough. Water service was restored, but
Alaska Railroad Responds to Northern Deep Freeze
The Alaska Railroad has announced that the Aurora Winter Train will NOT operate January 3–4, 2026, due to extreme winter temperatures between Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Temperatures this weekend are
Effort underway to bring back conservation district
The Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District has been without a board of supervisors or active membership for a number of years. Area resident Mark Gutman has a