Train to Whittier free while rockslide is cleared
The large rocks that block the road to Whittier are taking longer to remove than originally thought. The road south of Anchorage may be closed through the weekend. In response,
Academic Decathlon winners
Seated: Jens and Steen Timmers Middle: Ian Merkley, Gena Moses, Mike Jurasek, Ian McKee Top: Bayne Salmon, Dave Stull, Forrest Morgan Ian Merkley – gold medal in interview (highest score
Kenai Commercial Fisher appointed to Alaska BOF
Governor Sarah Palin has appointed Brent Johnson of Clam Gulch to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. He is a lifelong Alaskan who grew up in Seldovia. Johnson, a commercial fisherman
Residents discuss Airport Improvements
Two dozen people gathered at the Talkeetna Elementary school Monday night to discuss the latest Talkeetna Airport Improvement plans. In late March, the Talkeetna Community Council received a DOT Airport
Liquor licenses increase with Borough growth spurt
The number of liquor licenses in the area has increased the past few years along with the Mat Su Borough’s population growth spurt.
Parents and teachers examine School District changes
The Mat Su School District is introducing a new curriculum to be taught in schools district wide. Its so new that many schools haven’t heard much about it. Talkeetna elementary
Borough Assembly approves Boy Scout access ordinance
The Mat Su Borough Assembly heard public testimony Tuesday night before amending and passing an ordinance in the works since last fall. The access to the Boy Scout property has
Supreme Court decides on CEA v Mat Su Schools
A decision was issued on Friday April 3rd in the Alaska Supreme Court case Classified Employees Association v. Matanuska Susitna Borough School District.
Senator Mark Begich's address to Legislature
Below is the full address heard by Alaska Legislative body today. (approx. 45 minutes) Download Audio (mp3)