New Road Service Contracts for the Upper Valley
New contracts have been approved for Trapper Creek, Talkeetna, Caswell Lakes, and Willow road service areas, or RSAs. While the contracts vary somewhat in scope, they all will cover regular
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Major Repairs, Fish Passage Underway in Caswell Lakes
Some road work in the Caswell Lakes area has begun, which will include major repairs and work on a fish passage. The Borough contractor will begin with moving some mailboxes
Changes to Essential Services Utilities Ordinance Proposed
Proposed changes to the Mat-Su Borough’s Essential Service Utilities ordinance would modify the intent, public notification, and appeals process. The ordinance covers large utilities like gas lines, pipelines, and electric
Denali Report For May 2, 2025
This is the Denali Report for May 2, 2025 As of last week, there were 913 climbers registered to climb Denali this season and 26 registered to attempt Mt. Foraker.
Proposed Waterbody Setback Changes Discussed at Special Meeting
Members of the Mat-Su Borough Assembly and the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board met this week to discuss the proposed changes to the waterbody setback legislation. The Board recommends a variety
Talkeetna Man Arrested for Outstanding Warrant
A wanted Talkeetna man was arrested at the Palmer Courthouse on Friday. Early last week, a warrant for John Stefanski’s arrest was issued after he violated the conditions of his
Talkeetna Man Wanted for Removing Ankle Monitor
Two Alaska State Troopers responded to Talkeetna last week for the report of an individual who removed their electronic ankle monitoring device. At the time, John Stefanski’s name could not
Mobile Recycling to Return to Talkeetna
Mobile recycling will return to Talkeetna this summer, with a few updates. Last summer was the first season the Talkeetna Recycling Committee attempted the pick-up program. Talkeetna Recycling Committee Chair
Susitna River ranked eighth most endangered river in America
Earlier this week, American Rivers released their yearly America’s Most Endangered Rivers list as part of their mission to protect rivers and raise awareness of their importance. Many rivers made