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
Mobile Home Parks No Longer Allowed
In what would become a confusing and contentious public hearing, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to get rid of the mobile home park ordinance. But they could still be built
Trapper Creek Council Boundary to be Discussed
The Trapper Creek Community Council wants to give the community ample opportunity to comment on enlarging the council boundaries. But illnesses have led to board members stepping down. That has