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

Wouldn’t you know… in 2025 our Su Valley Voice Thursday shows not only landed on Thanksgiving Day (which happens every year) but also on Christmas Day and New Years Day … Su Valley Voice: Christmas Day Show!

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

Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is our local government affairs.  We hope to hear from area community councils as well as borough and state representatives. In … Su Valley Voice:  Government & Civic Affairs

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