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 … Planning Commission Votes to Approve Reclassifying Land for Shooting Range

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 … Free Radon Test Kits Available

On Friday night, the Talkeetna Water System experienced a loss in pressure due to a mechanical issue, according to Amanda Fleming with the Mat-Su Borough.  Water service was restored, but … Borough says Talkeetna water safe after pressure loss

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