Scoping Period Begins for West Su Access Road
Proposed at about 23 miles, the West Susitna Access Road project is open to public comment. The total cost of the project is expected to be about $76 million, with
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Benka Lake Access Still Fenced But Wider
After a temporary injunction was granted to restore public access to Benka Lake, the fencing was widened to accommodate larger vehicles. A judge granted the temporary injunction to restore lake
Road Maintenance in Downtown Talkeetna
Drivers in downtown Talkeetna may need to find alternative places to park Thursday, August first between 4am and 9am. Road crews will be sweeping Main Street and grading adjacent gravel
Proposed Merger for Willow and Caswell Emergency Services
Though officially separate, Willow and Caswell emergency services have been operating as a single group for a number of years. Deputy Director of Mat-Su Borough Emergency Services Brian Davis says
Waterbody Setback Advisory Board Discusses Draft
Draft language for the updated waterbody setback regulations are nearing completion as the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board discusses the final recommendations to the draft ordinance. Though variances were the intended
West Susitna Access Road Funding Approved
More than 20 million dollars are allocated to building the first 18 miles of the West Susitna Access Road in this year’s State budget. The funding is only a quarter
2024 Legislative Session Roundup
Representative Kevin McCabe continues to focus on several issues that directly impact the Upper Susitna Valley. Though it did not pass in the 2024 session, McCabe says increasing the threshold
Judge Clarifies Lakeview Street Access
A second court order dealing with the public access to Benka Lake on Lakeview Street is in effect. The Brunzes own land on both sides of the boat launch on
Friends of the Talkeetna Library Win a Literary Award
Local nonprofit, Friends of the Talkeetna Library, was one of three Alaskan groups to be presented with a CLIA award this past weekend. CLIA stands for “Contributions to Literacy in