The Alaska Railroad has announced that the Aurora Winter Train will NOT operate January 3–4, 2026, due to extreme winter temperatures between Denali National Park and Fairbanks.  Temperatures this weekend are … Alaska Railroad Responds to Northern Deep Freeze

The Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District has been without a board of supervisors or active membership for a number of years.   Area resident Mark Gutman has a … Effort underway to bring back conservation district

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 … Recovery Funds Available for Residents

Two Susitna Valley wrestlers battled the top grapplers in Alaska last weekend.  The high school athletes competed in the Division 2 State Championship, held at the Alaska Airlines Center in … Ram Wrestlers Lock Horns at State Tournament

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 … Borough Library Board Leadership to Change in January

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 … Upper Valley Board Vacancies Not for Lack of Applicants

An abbreviated update to the Mat-Su Borough’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is being forwarded to the Assembly after recommendation from the Planning Commission. According to Borough Floodplain Administrator and Planner Taunnie … Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated

Susitna-Valley Wrestlers brought home multiple medals after competing in the Denali Region Contest, held last weekend in Valdez. Senior, Sawyer Love won First Place in the 125 Pound Weight Division.  … Two Su-Valley Wrestlers Headed to State

The State of Alaska is partnering with local fire departments to get smoke alarms into the communities. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says residents can fill out the online form … Free Smoke Alarms for Residents