Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Grapple with School Funding Crisis
The Mat-Su School Board and the Mat-Su Assembly met last week to discuss the school’s funding crisis last week. They came away from the discussion still very much in flux.
Mat-Su School Board Responds to Funding Crisis
The Mat-Su Borough School Board took a bold step in supporting students at its budget meeting last week. The School Board recommended a budget that asks for $9.4 million in
The Oosik Classic... Still Popular After 23 Years
Over 600 cross country skiers sailed through the wilderness as part of the 2026 Oosik Classic Ski Race, held last weekend in Talkeetna. The Denali Nordic Ski Club has
Su-Valley's Basketball Teams are Headed to State
Susitna Valley’s basketball teams have qualified to play in the 1A-2A State Tournament after strong performances at the Conference Championship, held in Homer last weekend. Both the women’s and the
Public Objects to Proposed School Budget
A large crowd of students, parents, and teachers attended last week’s Mat-Su Borough School District board meeting. The public voiced multiple objections to the proposed school budget for the following
Su-Valley Teams Shine at Crowley Classic
The Susitna Valley Boys basketball team won top honors at the annual Crowley Classic basketball tournament, held last weekend at Su-Valley High School. The Rams beat Huslia in their first
Su-Valley's Hot Rod Club Revives Old Cars
In an era where public school activities are struggling due to significant funding cuts, Susitna-Valley teacher, Levi Lanning, has bucked the trend. Lanning donates his time, instructing students on how
Ice Sculptures Create a Winter Wonderland
The 5th Annual Talkeetna Ice Festival inspired people of all ages to get outside for a variety of lively events last week. The Festival, sponsored by the Denali Arts Council,
M.U.T.T. Hosts the 3rd Annual Rich Crain Classic
Local residents and their dogs gathered together to bike, run and skijor together as part of the 3rd annual Rich Crain Classic last weekend. The event was hosted by an