On January 27th, the Alaskan House of Representatives voted to approve House Joint Resolution 4. The resolution “respectfully urges” President Trump to reverse his executive order renaming Denali, Mt. McKinley. … Representative McCabe changes vote on Denali resolution

On January 28th, the US Office of Management and Budget released a memo calling for a temporary pause on federal financial assistance. After receiving backlash, the initial memo was rescinded … Sunshine Health Clinic CEO addresses concerns surrounding federal funding

The Mat-Su Borough will soon have a new way for the public to track permits on their website.   According to Borough Deputy Director of Planning and Land Use Jason Ortiz, … Borough Permits Moving Online

In this episode we dive deep into a basket of wool and all manner of fiber as we introduce listeners to the upcoming Fiber February, which includes an art opening … Su Valley Voice:  Fiber February

According to Mat-Su School board superintendent more Alaskan students choose homeschooling each year. These include state-wide correspondence schools like Raven, IDEA, Cyberlynx, and the district’s own Mat-Su Central. Dr. Trani … Mat-Su School Board Superintendent addresses the increasing number of district students attending correspondence schools outside the district

Senator Giessel introduced a bill to increase retention of teachers this legislative session. The bill outlines offering some teachers the choice between opting into a pension plan or a 401a … Filed Bill proposes changes to some educators’ retirement plans

At their meeting last week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to waive the application and land use fee for a Borough-owned site to be used for the Talkeetna Skatepark. Located … Borough Waives Application Fees for Skate Park

An oddly warm winter and two days of near constant precipitation led to a buildup of extremely heavy, icy snow this past weekend. The storm brought down power lines and … Many Upper Valley residents left without power following storms this past weekend

The Trapper Creek Community Services Association, or TCCSA, a local non-profit, appointed a new Chair this week. That may have violated the Association’s bylaws.  Voting for the new Board of … TCCSA May Have Violated Bylaws