Snow Ushers in Burn Permit Season
With tonight’s expected snowfall and warm temperatures later this week, Upper Valley residents should have burn permits in-hand. This winter’s heavy snowfall and the early spring melting in March means
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Upper Susitna Projects Approved in STIP
The U.S. Department of Transportation partially approved most of Alaska’s projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, this week. Culverts, a bridge, and the West Susitna Access Road
State Asks for Injunction to Restore Benka Access
The State of Alaska filed an injunction request to remove the fence blocking the only public access to Benka Lake. The fence appeared in August 2022 and was built by
Senator Murkowski discusses federal funds for Northern Valley projects
As part of the federal appropriations bills that passed earlier this month, about ten million dollars will be coming to the Northern Susitna Valley. Senator Lisa Murkowski advocated for the
Trapper Creek Council Boundary Needs Community Support
Mat-Su Borough Planning representatives visited the Trapper Creek Community Council meeting this week to discuss the process for expanding Council boundaries. Council Chair Jason Kresge says the community is only
More Than Ten Million Appropriated for Talkeetna
Congress approved funds for many Alaska programs and projects last week. Three major infrastructure projects in Talkeetna will receive substantial federal funding. The Upper Susitna Senior Center will receive five
Legislature allows executive order eliminating Rec Rivers Board
A joint session of the Alaska Legislature failed to override an executive order that would eliminate the Recreational Rivers Advisory Board on Tuesday. The order was one of twelve that
Draft Comprehensive Plan Expected Soon
The Mat-Su Borough Comprehensive Plan will be ready for public comment in the coming months. Borough Senior Planner Kelsey Anderson says the first round of public comments and community surveys
Borough Updates Road Contracts
Seven of the 16 road service areas, or RSAs, are due for contract upgrades this year. North Willow and Greater Talkeetna will be included in this year’s bids. The new