Mat-Su Borough appeals redistricting decision
The Mat-Su Borough has appealed the decision of an Alaska Superior Court judge that rejected their lawsuit against the Alaska Redistricting Board. On Thursday afternoon, the borough issued a statement
Su Valley Voice for February 17th, 2022: Jessica Stevens Community Foundation
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Will Peterson, chair of the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation board of directors. They discussed the Foundation’s activities in
Judge rules against the Mat-Su Borough in redistricting suit
An Alaska judge has ruled against the lawsuit filed by the Mat-Su Borough against the Alaska Redistricting Board. In his opinion, dated Wednesday, Judge Thomas Matthews sided with the Redistricting
Su Valley girls win 2022 Crowley Classic basketball tournament
The Su Valley girls basketball team took first place in the Twelfth Annual Crowley Classic tournament over the weekend. On their way to the tournament win, the Rams defeated Aniak
New bill would move capital from Juneau to Willow...again
A bill to move the state capital to the Northern Susitna Valley was introduced on Wednesday. House Bill 311 is sponsored by Representatives Christopher Kurka and David Eastman. In addition
Assembly delays vote on controversial road contract proposal
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last week to delay consideration of a controversial proposal dealing with road contracts in Big Lake. The resolution was introduced by Assembly Member Mokie (MOH-kee)
Three Valley Schools, including Su Valley, see absence rates near or above 40%
Some Mat-Su Borough Schools, including Susitna Valley Junior-Senior High School, ended last week with a spike in absences. Data available as of Monday afternoon showed both Redington and Su Valley
Mat-Su Superintendent speaks about current COVID-19 mitigation in schools
As of Friday, nearly three-quarters of schools in the Mat-Su were in the “Medium Risk” category. In the past, that meant masks were typically required for grades three and up,
Denali Arts Council receives national grant
Last week, the National Endowment for the Arts announced fifty-seven million dollars in grant funding for arts organizations around the country. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act,