Talkeetna Community Council Candidates
The candidates for the Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. board of directors are set. There are four candidates and four available seats. The election will be held on November 7th. Voting
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School District's Library Advisory Committee Makes Recommendations for Three Challenged Books
The Mat-Su Borough School District’s Library Advisory Committee evaluated three books at its October meeting last week. The books scheduled for review were The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Flamer
Road Maintenance Experiment in Talkeetna
The Mat-Su Borough is testing a new organic compound on two gravel roads. The compound may help reduce maintenance costs. When applied to gravel surfaces and allowed to cure, Perma-Zyme
Alaska Railroad to Make Bridge Repairs
The Alaska Railroad hosted an Open House at the Talkeetna Public Library this week to hear concerns from residents about the planned updates to the railroad bridge and pedestrian walkway.
Temporary revetment repairs are nearing completion
Temporary repairs to the Talkeetna revetment are nearing completion, according to Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown. Brown says the large rock, also known as riprap, has been placed in the
Governor declares disaster for Talkeetna revetment erosion
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued an emergency disaster declaration for the revetment at the end of Main Street in Talkeetna. Since mid-September, the Mat-Su Borough has brought almost 4,000 tons
Susitna Writer's Voice - October 1, 2023 - What's Cooking Theme - Ruth Wood and Anita Golton
We have 2 entries on the theme of cooking for this Susitna Writer’s Voice. In her piece Tennessee Blackberries, Ruth Wood shares her experiences of picking blackberries and making jam,
Erosion Report Due by End of Year
The Mat-Su Borough has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the erosion rate in Talkeetna and options moving forward. This project began several years ago and is
Waterbody Advisory Board Stacked for Development
The Borough Assembly created a Waterbody Setback Advisory Board in August and appointments for all nine members were approved at the Assembly meeting this week. The Waterbody Setback Advisory Board