Borough Seeks Public Input on Plan
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Department will take comments on the draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan Update through May 15. According to Mat-Su Borough Planner Maija DiSalvo, the plan is
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Birds a Welcome Sight in the Upper Valley
Sandhill cranes have arrived at Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary and birders at the 33rd Birdathon tallied 73 species this spring. Kathy Ernst, an avid birder in Trapper Creek, keeps close
Climbers Still Missing After Second Day of Searching
Two missing climbers likely fell while climbing high on the West Ridge route of the Moose’s Tooth in Denali National Park and Preserve on Friday, May 5. Moose’s Tooth is
Recycling and Reuse a Focus for Earth Day Event
The Talkeetna Recycling Committee collected more than two gaylords of electronic waste, or e-waste, at this year’s Earth Day event. In its second year, the community brought flatscreen T.V.s, wires,
Avalanche Kills Denali National Park and Preserve Staff Member
An avalanche killed Denali National Park and Preserve staff member Eric Walter while he was backcountry skiing on a north-facing slope near Mile 10 on the Park Road on Thursday,
Bradley Road Bridge Design to Begin This Summer
Additional funds for the Bradley Road Bridge Replacement project were approved by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The Bradley Road bridge is located a little more than a
"Art We There Yet?" brings collaborative visual art and music to local schools
For the last two weeks, visiting artists have been leading local elementary school students in a collaborative project that combines visual art as well as songwriting across three Northern Valley
Upper Susitna Food Pantry continues to see increased need in the wake of SNAP delays
For months, food assistance from the State of Alaska has experienced major delays. While state officials say the backlog may be coming to an end, the effects persist, including in
Susitna Writers Voice - April 30, 2023 - "The Ultimate Springtime Activity", by Maureen Chambrone
Spring brings back the birds, bugs, plants and inspires us in many ways. What does spring inspire you to do? Maureen shares her special springtime activity in this Susitna Writer’s