The Fight for Benka Lake Access Continues
When the State initially platted the land around Benka Lake, the parcel to the east of Lakeview Street, Tract A, was never meant to be transferred to private ownership. The
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Assembly and Community Councils Discuss Junk
In a special meeting this week, the Borough Assembly and community councils discussed how to deal with junk cars, derelict properties, and cleanups. Borough Development Services Manager Jason Ortiz, with
Talkeetna Village Park Set for Renovations
New toilets are just the beginning of renovations for Talkeetna Village Park. While the new toilets are being installed, the grounds will be a construction zone. Brian Robison, a Mat-Su
School Library Committee to Hold First Meeting Thursday
The Mat-Su Borough School District’s Library Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting this Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the district administration building in Palmer. The committee
Hotel Worker Arrested on Charges of Fatally Stabbing Co-worker in Trapper Creek
One man is dead, and another is in custody after a fatal stabbing at the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge on Monday. According to a dispatch released Tuesday morning, the
Susitna Writer's Voice - August 6, 2023, Firewalking in Alaska, pt 1, by Mitchel Jurasek
Firewalking in Alaska is a 2-part Susitna Writer’s Voice contribution by Mitchel Jurasek. The focus of his piece is Mitchel’s relationship with his grandmother. It was published in the journal
Assemblymember Yundt Penalized for Clean Water Act Violations
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
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
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