State Quarantines Mayday, Chokecherry Trees
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources announced a quarantine on the importation, transport, and sale of invasive mayday and chokecherry trees. These two species are in the same family as
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Mount Spurr Returns to Green Status
One week ago, scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory changed the alert level for Mt. Spurr from yellow to green. According to AVO Scientist-in-Charge Matt Haney, the monitoring data was
Mat-Su Borough Senior Property Tax Exemptions Explained
At a recent Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, Assembly members discussed the senior property tax exemption that is already in place. Seniors aged 65 and older may qualify for Borough property
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Helping More Families
Moving food costs a lot of money, according to Upper Susitna Food Pantry Executive Director LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal. The Pantry will receive $5,000 in Community Assistance Program funds to help cover
Trapper Creek Residents Vote on CAP Projects
Over the last few weeks, Trapper Creek residents were able to vote on which projects they want to receive funding through the Borough’s Community Assistance Program. These funds are provided
New Fire Equipment Approved for Willow-Caswell Fire Service Area
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved funding to purchase a tanker for the Willow-Caswell Fire Service Area. According to background documentation provided for the Assembly meeting,
Planning Commission Supports New Waterbody Setback Task Force
After more than a year of work, the Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board presented recommendations to the Planning Commission prior to presenting to the Assembly at a special meeting.
Equipment Vandalized in Benka Lake Area
Some time over the weekend, an excavator and tractor-trailer were vandalized in the Benka Lake area near Talkeetna. Alaska Department of Public Safety Information Officer Tess Williams says by email
Permanent Benka Lake Access Still Not Finalized
Talkeetna residents were surprised three years ago to find the public access to Benka Lake blocked. Private landowners had determined their land extended into the access point and fenced it.