Mat-Su Assembly delays vote on West Susitna Access Road
Area residents testified for over an hour at the Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting this week about the proposed West Susitna Access Road, and the sentiment was predominantly negative. On the
School Board seats new members, is deadlocked on vote for President
The Mat-Su School Board seated newly elected members, Thomas Bergey and Jubilee Underwood, at its regularly scheduled November meeting. Bergey was re-elected to the school board, and Underwood takes the
For Sunshine Transit, COVID-19 has meant challenges and new opportunities for growth
Further context: While Mike Sterling was a key player in getting Sunshine Transit started, a large group of community members recognized the need for public transit at a local symposium
Letter to Valley parents aimed at reducing school absences
Just under 100 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Mat-Su School District last week. That is the lowest total case count the district has had since school opened. Most
Northern Valley youth wins scholarship in final vaccine sweepstakes drawing
After Leslie Bush’s son, Mekhi, experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a routine childhood vaccine, she was hesitant to vaccinate her son against COVID-19. After consulting with a physician, she made
AIDEA Accepts $8.5 Million for West Susitna Access Road
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Board of Directors voted to accept $8.5 million from the State of Alaska this week. The money is intended to support a
Talkeetna Business Owner says Comsat Quarry will harm his livelihood
Note: Alaska Nature Guides is a business member of KTNA. Howard Carbone, owner of Alaska Nature Guides, is familiar with the controversy regarding materials extraction near his home in Talkeetna.
Northern Valley nonprofit forms around opposition to Christiansen Lake quarry
Rebecca Cozad launched her Facebook fundraiser on a Monday morning. Four days later, she had over forty supporters donating over $4,000. The title of the fundraiser reads, “Quirky little Talkeetna
Su Valley wins third state soccer title in a row
The Susitna Valley Rams won their third consecutive State Championship for co-ed soccer with a 2-0 win over Cook Inlet Academy in the championship game on Saturday. The Rams dominated