Haze from Canadian fires blows into Southcentral
While the weather has been relatively sunny in recent days, and more clear skies are expected, views in the Northern Susitna Valley are more obscured than usual. According to the
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Assembly Fails Fee Waiver Amendment Based on Misinformation
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to waive landfill fees for two weeks for residents this fall. Stephanie Nowers of District 2 offered an amendment that would make the program more
Ursa Major Award For Trapper Creek Water
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation awarded the Trapper Creek Watering Point the highest award for compliance. Since its inception, the watering point has dispensed more than 240,000 gallons, or
Benka Lake Access Continues to Bring Residents Together
Legal public access is the mission for the new Benka Lake Access Committee. Twenty-nine people attended the committee’s first meeting in person. More than 250 people have viewed the meeting
Upper Valley Largely Unrepresented in Borough
Community councils in the Upper Susitna valley have all wondered where District seven Representative Ron Bernier is. The council representatives note that he has only attended one or two meetings
Benka Lake Access Remains Priority for Residents
Public access at Benka Lake was the main topic at Thursday’s Sustina Community Council meeting. Twenty-three community members showed up to discuss the issue. There is still no public access
Borough Seeks Comments on Proposed Sculpin Subdivision
The new Sculpin subdivision is proposed on the west side of the Talkeetna Spur Road. East Leila Lane would be the main access point for the 23 lots. The project
Planning Commission Votes Against Waterbody Buffer Setback Changes
At its Monday meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission voted unanimously against changes to the waterbody buffer setback requirements. That resolution will be sent to the Borough Assembly. The Assembly’s
New Development Slated for Baldy Lake
Work has begun on a 1,400-acre development surrounding Baldy Lake in the Talkeetna area. It is platted for nearly 150 parcels. The development is considered a Condo Plat, or Common