Borough School Board to Appoint Members to Book Review Committee
At the May 24th Mat-Su Borough School Board meeting, members voted six to one to appoint community members to the Library Citizens Advisory Committee. District 7 Member Ted Swanson was
Meals on Wheels To Serve More Residents
Meals on Wheels in the upper Susitna Valley serves about 20 residents at this time. With a second vehicle recently added, the program can support double that number. Erica Sparks,
Susitna Community Council Accepting Applications for CAP Funds
The application period for additional CAP funds from the Susitna Community Council is open until June 5th. The Council encourages any community non-profit organization to apply for the program. Approximately
Assembly Postpones Gravel Vote Again
For nearly six hours, the Mat-Su Assembly heard public testimony and introduced more than a few amendments to the Conditional Use Permit for Earth Materials Extraction ordinance. The latest meeting
Community Energy Possible for Alaskans
The Alaska State Legislature introduced a new Community Energy bill Monday. The bill will enable more Alaskans to access solar electricity generated at a solar farm, rather than a rooftop
Borough Seeks Public Input on Plan
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Department will take comments on the draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan Update through May 15. According to Mat-Su Borough Planner Maija DiSalvo, the plan is
Birds a Welcome Sight in the Upper Valley
Sandhill cranes have arrived at Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary and birders at the 33rd Birdathon tallied 73 species this spring. Kathy Ernst, an avid birder in Trapper Creek, keeps close
Climbers Still Missing After Second Day of Searching
Two missing climbers likely fell while climbing high on the West Ridge route of the Moose’s Tooth in Denali National Park and Preserve on Friday, May 5. Moose’s Tooth is
Recycling and Reuse a Focus for Earth Day Event
The Talkeetna Recycling Committee collected more than two gaylords of electronic waste, or e-waste, at this year’s Earth Day event. In its second year, the community brought flatscreen T.V.s, wires,