Proposed State Bill Would Require PFAS Monitoring
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
Residents Gather to Talk About Proposed Pedestrian-Only Main Street
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
Local Birders Tally for Great Christmas Bird Count
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
Percentage of Local Sales Benefit Food Bank, Pantry
Shop With a Purpose, a local program through Three Bears Alaska, designates one day each year to donate a percentage of food and fuel sales to the local communities. Every
Planning Commission Votes to Approve Reclassifying Land for Shooting Range
District 7 Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Ron Bernier proposed a shooting range on Zero Lake Road near Willow. But first, the Borough-owned land will need to be reclassified. The Borough Planning
Free Radon Test Kits Available
January is National Radon Action Month, an effort through the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. According to AGGS Alaska Radon Program Manager
Recovery Funds Available for Residents
Mat-Su Borough residents are eligible to apply for recovery funds for damages related to the recent windstorms through the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. According to Borough
Borough Library Board Leadership to Change in January
The Borough Library Board advises the Borough Manager and Assembly on library operations, policies, and long-term planning, according to the Borough website. They also review budgets, recommend new programs, and
Upper Valley Board Vacancies Not for Lack of Applicants
Several boards with vacant positions in the Upper Valley have multiple applicants, including the Caswell-Willow Fire Service Area and Caswell Lakes Road Service Area. But some seats will remain vacant