Christmas Tree Cutting on State and Borough Land Opens
Christmas tree cutting is now allowed on Mat-Su Borough and State land for personal use. Mat-Su Borough Natural Resource Manager Emerson Krueger says to cut a tree at the Borough’s
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Borough Interest on Debt Service to Cost 67 Million Over 20 Years
Earlier this year, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly floated the idea of paying for certain debt services through a proposed seven-cent gas tax and put it on the ballot. Borough residents
Assembly Fails Ordinance Restricting Control Over Election Brochures
This year’s Mat-Su Borough brochure ahead of the November elections included a statement about Charlie Kirk and other victims of political violence. It spurred a discussion about whether the brochure
Talkeetna Students Named as 2026 UA Scholars
Susitna Valley High School Seniors, Calla Fish and Liam Kaso, have been named as UA Scholars by the University of Alaska. The UA Scholars Award is a $15,000 scholarship awarded
No Large Lot Designation in the Borough
Lot sizes have become a topic at both the Planning Commission and Mat-Su Borough Assembly over the last few months. At this week’s Assembly meeting, members failed legislation that would
Proposed Land Use Ordinance Changes Could Impact Residents
At this week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, members are likely to vote on whether to refer several ordinances to the Planning Commission for review and guidance. All could impact residents.
Clearer Definitions for Watercraft Proposed
Personal watercraft are currently not defined as motorized in the Mat-Su Borough’s Lake Management Plan language. But jet skis and wave runners are defined as personal watercraft. A decision by
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Working to Fill Food Gaps
According to the website for Alaska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, full benefits have been restored for all recipients through September 2026. The Alaska SNAP program expects to issue
Local Mentors Inspire a Running Culture
As temperatures drop and the first snowfall arrives, parents begin to anticipate outdoor youth activities, such as nordic skiing and hockey. But for the past few months, Talkeetna’s kids have