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Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Robert Yundt and his company must pay $107,000 in penalties for construction activity at Wasilla and Cottonwood lakes. Both lakes are important spawning habitat for coho and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
