Chair of Benka Lake Committee Shares Locals' Concerns
When public access to Benka Lake was blocked off by a private landowner last year, many locals were caught off guard. Now, a committee has formed under the Susitna Community
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State Erred in Transferring Land at Benka Lake
Public access to Benka Lake has been gated by a private landowner since August of 2022. One of the parcels connected to the access was never intended to be transferred
Union Members Approve New Teacher Contract
The Mat-Su Borough School District is one step closer to avoiding a teacher strike this fall. On Saturday, the Mat-Su Education Association’s members ratified a contract that would take effect
Mobile Food Pantry Brings Food to the People
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry is now mobile three days each month. Residents will be eligible for the mobile pantry in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and Caswell Lakes in addition to
Lack of Trooper Presence Concerns Residents in Upper Valley
It was standing room only for a lengthy discussion about the lack of Alaska State Trooper presence in the Upper Valley. Residents shared their concerns about slow or no response
Obituary for Harry Aulman
Long-time Talkeetna resident, Harry Aulman, died Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was 86 years old. Harry moved to Talkeetna in 1977 and was an active member of the community. A
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
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