Su Valley High Seniors Graduate
Susitna Valley High School celebrated the graduating class of 2024 in the school auditorium, Wednesday night. About 20 graduates crossed the stage to receive diplomas. This was the first graduation
Borough Issues Decision on Benka Lake Access
The Mat-Su Borough has come to a decision regarding the disputed public access point at Benka Lake. According to Borough Manager Mike Brown, the Borough has determined that the owner
Blocked Benka Lake Access Frustrates Locals
Benka Lake enthusiasts were surprised last week when a fence was erected, blocking public access to the lake. Since that time, access to the lake has grown into a community-wide
Alaska's First Ranked-Choice Election is Almost Here
August 16th will be Alaska’s first experience with ranked choice voting. The election will host both a primary race for various positions and also a special general election to fill
Talkeetna Lakes Park to get Dena'ina trail names
Some of the ski and hiking trails in Talkeetna Lakes Park will soon have new names and new signage to go with it. Chuti Yits’a Bena – That translates to
Denali National Park and Preserve gets first female superintendent
Brooke Merrell has been selected to serve as the first female Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali National Park has been in operation for 105 years, but until
Group Forms Supporting West Susitna Access
Recently, a coalition representing Alaska business owners, policy makers and outdoor recreation advocates announced the formation of an organization called “Friends of West Susitna”. According to the group, they are
Emergency Burn Closure Lifted in the Mat-Su
The emergency burn closure that went into effect shortly before the July 4th holiday weekend has been lifted. The month of June was the driest recorded in Alaska in over
Community councils unite in asking for return of Trooper post
Upper Susitna Valley residents are uniting to send a clear message to the Alaska State Legislature. Earlier this year, all five area community councils signed a letter, asking the state