Willow Resident Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
Troopers have arrested 35-year-old Willow resident Misty Rehder on 26 counts of Cruelty to Animals. Rehder was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on April 21st. On April 15th, the Alaska State Troopers
Local Seed Catalog Continues to Grow
For Alaskan gardeners, it’s time to think about planting seeds. Many vegetables require being started from a seed indoors and then transported to the outdoor garden around June 1st. For
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