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Many State roads throughout the Mat-Su Borough are considered to be difficult driving conditions, according to Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Administrative Operations Manager Justin Shelby.
The National Weather Service in Anchorage will be making changes to the forecast zone for the Petersville area. The change will shift the boundaries to consolidate the area into one
Trapper Creek residents cast their ballots for the Community Council board positions in December. Twenty-seven residents voted for six members to fill those seats. One seat will remain vacant. Community
The old pit toilets from Talkeetna’s Village Park were placed in their new home at the Whigmi Trailhead in Talkeetna Lakes Park last fall. After some refurbishment and ground work,
New strategic goals for the five Mat-Su Borough Libraries include maintaining a new process for adding to the collections and reviewing the library layouts. Borough Community Development Manager Jillian Morrissey
Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, along with other railbelt utilities has been working toward longer term solutions to supply the region with electricity. According to MEA Chief Strategy Officer Julie
Forever chemicals, also known as per and poly fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS have been identified in water supplies across the country. They are long-lasting chemicals found in a number of
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic conflicts in downtown Talkeetna have been brought up by community members over the years, most recently in 2025. Last summer, residents were surprised when a new
Twenty-two volunteer counters braved the 14-degree weather to tally as many birds as they could during the 2025 Great Christmas Bird Count in the Upper Susitna Valley. The count covers
