Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists have noted increased small earthquakes below and gas emissions from Mount Spurr in recent weeks. It’s currently at the advisory alert level.  Mount Spurr is located … Increased Possibility of Mount Spurr Eruption

A new Borough clean-up program has led to about 360 tons of trash being removed across 18 private properties. That’s according to Jason Ortiz, Mat-Su Borough Deputy Director of Planning … Community cleanup program a success

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly created the Waterbody Setback Advisory Board in 2023 to make recommendations to evaluate the setback ordinance. That also includes pathways to bring illegal structures into compliance.  … Waterbody setback recommendations presented

A fundraising event over the weekend brought the community together for a shared love of skating.  The Krew Fewd, held at the Sheldon Commununity Arts Hangar, featured a gameshow-style event … Skatepark Event Brings Community Together

The first pair of migrating sandhill cranes arrived in Trapper Creek in 1959 at what was then a barley field. That barley field is now the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary. … Avian flu not detected in Upper Valley cranes

Since the 1970s, the Iditarod race has brought attention to the historic effort to bring vital diphtheria medication from Seward to Nome in 1925. According to the Iditarod website, the … Lack of Snow on North Side of Alaska Range Forces Iditarod Start in Fairbanks

Since a change to the bylaws in July of 2023, the Trapper Creek Community Council has had seven board members. But the Board did not vote to increase the quorum. … Trapper Creek Community Council Seeks Approval to Increase Board Quorum

The Mat-Su Borough’s road service areas, or RSAs, are a way for the community to weigh in on which roads should be prioritized for repairs and maintenance. Three volunteers serve … Assembly Delays Vote on Road Board Membership Increase

The Susitna-Valley High School Boys Basketball team placed second at the 15th Annual Crowley Classic this year. The basketball tournament was held last weekend at Su-Valley High School. The Rams … Su-Valley Rams Shine at Crowley Classic