Mat-Su Borough School Board Releases Book List
Marking the beginning of National Library Week, the Mat-Su School District sent a letter to parents about removing books from school libraries. Last week’s removal of specific books from the
Trapper Creek Reports Excellent Water Quality
Trapper Creek Community Services Association recently released its Water Consumer Confidence Report. Contaminants were either not detectable or well under the maximum allowable level in every test performed. The Department
Books Removed From Su Valley School Libraries
Following a nationwide trend toward banning books of a perceived offensive nature, books were removed from Mat-Su Valley schools last week. Those demanding book removals cite pornographic contents as the
New Proposed Rules for Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency is working to regulate per– and poly–fluorinated substances, called PFAS (pee-fas). They are a group of compounds that can contaminate drinking water. First made in the
AEA Recommends Projects for Funding
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) presented 27 renewable energy projects for potential funding for the fiscal year beginning in July. The AEA presented the projects to the Renewable Energy Fund
Talkeetna Water Report Released
Talkeetna’s water supply meets or exceeds the state and federal guidelines for drinking water, according to the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for Talkeetna’s Public Water System. The water supply from
Beaver Road Gravel Extraction Raises Questions
Talkeetna residents noticed a significant uptick in activity from the Beaver Road gravel pit over a recent weekend. The Borough-owned gravel pit opened in 1982. It has provided gravel for
Studded Tire Season Extended
The state issued an emergency order today extending the studded tire season in the northern Susitna Valley until May 15, 2023. “Much of Alaska is experiencing prolonged winter weather after
Navigable Waters and Submerged Lands Ownership Bill Moves Forward
Representatives Dan Saddler and Kevin McCabe sponsored a bill that would give the State of Alaska ownership of all submerged lands underlying navigable water within and adjacent to federal areas.