Court Blocks Kroger, Albertsons Merger
A U.S. District Court in Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Kroger Company, which owns Fred Meyer, from acquiring Albertsons Companies, Inc., which
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Climate Report Reveals Dramatic Changes in Alaska
Temperatures have risen by three degrees in 50 years, rainfall has significantly increased by more than 14 inches in some areas, and the snow season has decreased by two weeks
Road Concerns Around New Development in Talkeetna
Existing roads around the new Baldy Lake Airpark development outside Talkeetna are part of the Talkeetna Road Service Area, or RSA. The RSA’s are a function of the Mat-Su Borough
Changes Coming to Borough Landfill and Transfer Sites
According to Mat-Su Borough Solid Waste Division Manager Jeff Smith, big changes are coming to the Central Landfill over the next few years. These changes aim to add capacity to
RV Park Proposed North of Trapper Creek
A private company is proposing an R-V Park, campground, and helipad in Denali State Park. The Ark at Denali R-V Resort Campground will be built on an 85-acre retired gravel
Rate and Rule Changes Coming to Talkeetna Water Users
Most water users in the Talkeetna Service Area would see reduced rates if proposed changes are approved by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly in December. The Talkeetna Sewer and Water Advisory
About 3,000 Households Redeemed Trash Coupons
In April, the Mat-Su Borough began issuing $25 trash coupons, valid at the central landfill and Borough transfer stations for one year. Each Borough household was limited to one coupon
Whigmi Trailhead Toilets Included in CIP
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026, which includes twelve priority projects for the next six years. Ranked at number four is the Whigmi
Snow Plow Tracking Now Available in Some Areas of the Mat-Su
The Mat-Su Borough’s winter maintenance dashboard is now live. The tracker monitors snow plowing in multiple road service areas administered by the borough, including the Greater Talkeetna and Greater Willow