Since the late 1990s, volunteers have helped collect recyclables in the Talkeetna community, beginning as a project at Su Valley High School with aluminum cans and newspapers. It wasn’t until … Talkeetna Celebrates 10th Recycle-versary

Several new towers are now approved in the Mat-Su Borough through the administrative permitting process. One tower will be located at DeeDee and Michael Jonrowe’s property in Willow.  Any tower … New Tower Approved in Willow

The Alaska Railroad announced that there are changes to the schedule this week due to extreme temperatures in Fairbanks. The Friday southbound Aurora train, which runs from Fairbanks to Anchorage … Extreme Cold Cancels Trains

Trail work, stream crossings, and connecting landowners with resources are all among the work the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District once did. Until the State removed the funding … Reviving the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District

An open-ended request for information, or RFI, for companies building data centers and other large energy users is now open. Mat-Su Borough Purchasing Director Russ Krafft says the RFI is … Borough Requests Information From Data Center Companies

Construction will continue this summer to replace 10 failing culverts and the bridge at Railroad Creek on the Parks Highway. According to  a notice from the Alaska Department of Public … Parks Highway Culverts and Bridge Project to Continue This Year

A shooting range proposed by Mat-Su Borough District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier has been met with stern opposition from residents in the Zero Lake, Willow, and Houston communities at this … Residents Oppose Land Redesignation to Shooting Range in Zero Lake Area

For several years, the Talkeetna Community Council and local residents have requested improved pedestrian access to the public library. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly will introduce an ordinance to begin planning … Talkeetna Library Path to be Discussed at Assembly Meeting

The Mat-Su Borough’s Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, introductory training is coming up in mid-March at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center.  Talon Boeve with the Borough’s Office … CERT Training for Upper Valley Residents