New bill would move capital from Juneau to Willow...again
A bill to move the state capital to the Northern Susitna Valley was introduced on Wednesday. House Bill 311 is sponsored by Representatives Christopher Kurka and David Eastman. In addition
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Assembly delays vote on controversial road contract proposal
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last week to delay consideration of a controversial proposal dealing with road contracts in Big Lake. The resolution was introduced by Assembly Member Mokie (MOH-kee)
Three Valley Schools, including Su Valley, see absence rates near or above 40%
Some Mat-Su Borough Schools, including Susitna Valley Junior-Senior High School, ended last week with a spike in absences. Data available as of Monday afternoon showed both Redington and Su Valley
Mat-Su Superintendent speaks about current COVID-19 mitigation in schools
As of Friday, nearly three-quarters of schools in the Mat-Su were in the “Medium Risk” category. In the past, that meant masks were typically required for grades three and up,
Denali Arts Council receives national grant
Last week, the National Endowment for the Arts announced fifty-seven million dollars in grant funding for arts organizations around the country. The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act,
Rhodes wins 2022 Willow 300
Teams began crossing the finish line of the Willow 300 on Wednesday morning. Will Rhodes was the first to complete the race at Sheep Creek lodge early Wednesday, followed shortly
Three-quarters of Mat-Su schools in "medium risk" category; no mask requirement in place
About three-quarters of schools in the Mat-Su are in the “Medium Risk” band of the school district’s COVID-19 mitigation plan. As of Tuesday afternoon, thirty-six schools, including Talkeetna Elementary, Su
Vote that could remove Rep. Eastman from all committees delayed until Wednesday
The Alaska House of Representatives has tabled a measure that would remove Representative David Eastman from all House committees. The House Committee on Committees met Monday morning and drafted the
KTNA board announces new General Manager hire
The KTNA board of directors has chosen a new general manager for the station. In a press release issued Wednesday, KTNA board president Mary Ostermick announced that Brian Robison has