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,
Avalanche Kills Denali National Park and Preserve Staff Member
An avalanche killed Denali National Park and Preserve staff member Eric Walter while he was backcountry skiing on a north-facing slope near Mile 10 on the Park Road on Thursday,
Bradley Road Bridge Design to Begin This Summer
Additional funds for the Bradley Road Bridge Replacement project were approved by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The Bradley Road bridge is located a little more than a
CAP Funds Awarded for Community Projects
Trapper Creek and Susitna Community Councils announced their Community Assistance Program fund awards. The recipients included a variety of organizations that provide services directly to the community. The Trapper Creek