For more than 20 years, rural fire departments in the Mat-Su Borough have been awarded funding through the Alaska State Division of Forestry Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program. This year, … Fire Equipment Grant Accepted

A decision on an ordinance that would have increased the required number of members on each road service area board was delayed again.  The road service area boards, or RSAs, … RSA Board Decision Delayed Again

According to the State of Alaska’s Department of Transportation and Public Facilities website, Upper Valley residents and visitors should expect construction along the Parks Highway this summer. Alaska DOT has … Culvert and Bridge Construction on Track for This Summer

Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists have noted increased small earthquakes below and gas emissions from Mount Spurr in recent weeks. It’s currently at the advisory alert level.  Mount Spurr is located … Increased Possibility of Mount Spurr Eruption

A new Borough clean-up program has led to about 360 tons of trash being removed across 18 private properties. That’s according to Jason Ortiz, Mat-Su Borough Deputy Director of Planning … Community cleanup program a success

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly created the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board in 2023 to make recommendations to evaluate the setback ordinance. That also includes pathways to bring illegal structures into compliance.  … Waterbody setback recommendations presented

At about 9:15 pm on March 10th, Alaska State Troopers responded to a shooting in Willow. The victim, Willow resident John Sibole, aged 49, died at the scene. According to … Troopers arrest suspect in Willow shooting

A fundraising event over the weekend brought the community together for a shared love of skating.  The Krew Fewd, held at the Sheldon Commununity Arts Hangar, featured a gameshow-style event … Skatepark Event Brings Community Together

The first pair of migrating sandhill cranes arrived in Trapper Creek in 1959 at what was then a barley field. That barley field is now the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary. … Avian flu not detected in Upper Valley cranes