Glass Recycling Returns to the Mat-Su Borough
Over the summer, the Mat-Su Borough acquired a glass pulverizer that will help break down one of the most difficult materials to recycle. Glass is heavy and there aren’t too
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Planning Commission to Review Two Changes to Land Use Codes
At their October 6 meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission will discuss two potential changes to the land use code. One deals with the Denali State Park Special Land Use
Talkeetna Man Arrested for Alleged August Assault
According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety Communications Director Austin McDaniel, Troopers received a report in August that William Barclay of Talkeetna had pointed a firearm at two juveniles.
TPAC Suggests Changes to Interactive Trails Map
A new interactive trail map created by the Mat-Su Borough shows trails throughout the area, including the Upper Valley. The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee met to suggest some corrections to
"Razzies for Radio"... Sweet Support For KTNA
KTNA radio, in Talkeetna, lost over half of its annual budget last July, due to a Congressional decision to rescind funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). But area
Talkeetna, Trapper Creek Water Supplies Report Good Quality
Public water supplies, like those in Talkeetna, the Trapper Creek Water Point, and at local schools, all must regularly test their water and provide that information to the public. The
Winter Trail Maintenance Grant Funding Coming to Upper Valley
Mat-Su Borough bed tax will help to fund winter trail maintenance grants for 12 local organizations, three located in the Upper Valley. The Willow Trail Committee, Petersville Community Non-Profit Corporation,
Residents Met to Discuss Railroad Access to Remote Parcels
Access has become an issue with more residents purchasing and living on remote land, especially for those that require crossing Alaska Railroad property. Residents in the Goose Creek area south
Borough Waterbody Setback Regulations Remain
After extensive discussion and several proposed, then withdrawn, amendments, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted not to follow the Planning Commission’s recommendations to establish a Waterbody Setback Task Force. They did