Assembly Supports Ending West Su Access in Point MacKenzie
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a resolution to support an earlier iteration of the proposed West Susitna Access Road that terminates in the Point MacKenzie area. But the latest version
Court Denies Reconsideration Again for Comsat Quarry
For the second time, the Alaska Superior Court denied the State’s request for reconsideration in the Comsat Quarry case. The Court initially handed down a judgement in April in favor
New Sled Dog Race for Upper Valley
Sled dog racing, or mushing, has a long history in the Upper Susitna Valley. The inaugural Su Dog 300, a new race, is set for January 25th, 2025. Board Chair
Citizen Firearm Training Contractor Selected
Firearms training for Borough residents will likely begin in September. Phalanx Academy, L-L-C, is the selected contractor for the training. Proposed by Borough District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier, funding for
Primary Voting August 20th
Alaska Primaries for the General Election will be Tuesday, August 20th. Polling locations throughout the State will be open from 7 am through 8 pm. All mail-in absentee ballots must
Library Board Recommends First Book Removal
The Library Citizens Advisory Committee made its first recommendation to remove a book from the Mat-Su Borough Public Library shelves. The newly-appointed Committee began meeting in July and voted to
Caswell Lakes Access Priority for Residents
Following multiple recent wildfires in the Caswell Lakes area, residents have recognized the importance of more than one access road. But they have gotten little traction in moving a project
The Summer Trash Issue in Trapper Creek
With the summer tourist season in full swing, trash has become an issue in Trapper Creek, home to only about 500 full-time residents. Every few days, the two metal trash
Proposed Houston Airport Largely Unsupported
A proposed cargo airport in Houston that would be built entirely in the Willow Area Community Organization territory has riled residents in both communities. A resolution identifying State land that