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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
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
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
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
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
Alaska’s libraries provide a vast network of shared resources in digital, print, and audio formats to residents of all ages. Rural and remote communities may be the most impacted by
For Alaskan Anglers in the Susitna Valley, July 13th was once a notable day. July 13th used to mark the end of King Salmon fishing season each year. But emergency
A K2 Aviation flight made an emergency landing near Tokositna Glacier in Denali National Park and Preserve on Friday evening after losing power. Park Rangers received a call at about
Talkeetna residents will see a new crosswalk to the Library in the near future. Funding for $70,000 has been approved in this year’s State budget. Borough Manager Mike Brown says
