January is National Radon Action Month, an effort through the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. According to AGGS Alaska Radon Program Manager … Free Radon Test Kits Available

Mat-Su Borough residents are eligible to apply for recovery funds for damages related to the recent windstorms through the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. According to Borough … Recovery Funds Available for Residents

The Borough Library Board advises the Borough Manager and Assembly on library operations, policies, and long-term planning, according to the Borough website. They also review budgets, recommend new programs, and … Borough Library Board Leadership to Change in January

Several boards with vacant positions in the Upper Valley have multiple applicants, including the Caswell-Willow Fire Service Area and Caswell Lakes Road Service Area. But some seats will remain vacant … Upper Valley Board Vacancies Not for Lack of Applicants

An abbreviated update to the Mat-Su Borough’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is being forwarded to the Assembly after recommendation from the Planning Commission. According to Borough Floodplain Administrator and Planner Taunnie … Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated

The State of Alaska is partnering with local fire departments to get smoke alarms into the communities. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says residents can fill out the online form … Free Smoke Alarms for Residents

At their meeting this week, the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee, or LCAC, voted to recommend disbanding the group. Without books in the queue for review, the group voted to sunset … LCAC Recommends Disbanding

High winds last weekend led to power outages, vehicle and building damage, and scattered debris throughout the Mat-Su Borough.  Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook says the call volume was three … Cleanup Efforts Underway With High Winds Due Again This Weekend

Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries declared a disaster due to sustained high-speed winds from December 5 through 9. The Declaration states there is a significant threat to private and public … Mat-Su Borough Mayor Declares Disaster Due to High Winds