Caswell Area Road Projects Nearly Complete
Major road work that began this spring on Hidden Hills and Caswell Lakes roads in the Caswell Lakes area is now mostly complete, save for a few punchlist items, according
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Proposed Pathway Would Provide Pedestrian Access to Talkeetna Library
Pedestrians and cyclists traveling on the Spur Road Path who want to access the Talkeetna Public Library must cross the busy Spur Road to get there. And there currently is
Curry Ridge Riders Searching for Equipment Storage
Since 1996, the Curry Ridge Riders have provided trail grooming services to the Upper Susitna Valley, with a focus on snowmachining. The group is a local non-profit organization that relies
Proposed Fuel Tax Will be on the November Ballot
At this week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, members of the Assembly decided to let the public weigh in on a proposed seven-cent fuel tax with an advisory ballot question this
Heavy Use of Talkeetna Parks Spurs Request for Additional Borough Staff
The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee, or TPAC, presented parks data to the Talkeetna Community Council at their meeting this week. And requested the Council draft a letter of support for
New Playground Equipment on the Way to Trapper Creek
A new Merry-Go-Round will soon be installed at the Trapper Creek Community Park as a first step to upgrade the playground. A $5,000 grant from the Talkeetna Bachelor Society and
King Salmon Numbers Continue to Dwindle
This year, the Upper-Susitna river drainage is seeing the lowest number of returning King Salmon in over 25 years. Historically, the numbers have fluctuated depending on a variety of factors.
Mat-Su Valley lawmakers comment on upcoming special legislative session
Earlier this month, Governor Dunleavy called for a special legislative session for August. The 30-day special session is meant to get lawmakers to address education reform among other topics. The
Assembly Postpones Vote on Fuel Tax
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly postponed a vote on a seven-cent fuel tax that would help fund local transportation projects. Public sentiment at the meeting was mostly negative. Borough Manager Mike