Smoke from fires in Central Alaska is making its way over the Alaska Range into South Central Alaska. The current hazy skies in the Upper Susitna Valley are a result … Smoke from Interior Wildfires Brings Haze to Southcentral

Early and absentee-in-person voting for the Mat-Su Borough’s special election began on Monday, and the borough clerk’s office has sent out brochures outlining what’s on the summer ballot to voters. … Borough Voters Will Decide on Four Ballot Propositions in July

Last Wednesday, June 15th, the Mat-Su School District approved an activities policy that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in girls sports. Lillian Lennon, a trans female and long-term queer … Local LGBTQ Advocate Speaks Out Against Transgender Sports Ban

Starting this Thursday, June 23rd, King Salmon may not be targeted for sport fishing in Units 1-6 of the Susitna River Drainage.  This regulation supersedes the emergency order released on … Fish and Game closes King fishing in Susitna drainage

A fire northwest of Skwentna has grown to more than a hundred acres as of Wednesday morning. The Kichatna Fire is believed to have been ignited by lightning after thunderstorms … Lightning-caused fire near Skwentna grows to more than 100 acres

The candidate list is set for the Alaska Legislature seats representing the Northern Susitna Valley. The new house district that includes the Northern Valley is District 30. Three Republicans and … Candidate list set for Northern Valley legislative races

On Monday, Talkeetna’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3836 held what might be its last Memorial Day remembrance ceremony. As the names of veterans who have passed on was read … Talkeetna’s VFW post seeks new leadership to avoid losing its charter

by James Brooks, Alaska BeaconMay 25, 2022 The state-owned Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has requested permission from the federal government to build a 100-mile road into the mountainous … State-owned Alaska corporation advances plans for road through the Mat-Su

Both houses of the Alaska Legislature gaveled out shortly after midnight on Thursday after passing a budget as well as a flurry of mergers and votes on other bills. The … Legislature passes budget that includes $3,200 combined PFD/energy payment