State expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to Tier 1C
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has expanded eligibility for state-supplied COVID-19 vaccines to a new sub-tier. On Wednesday morning, DHSS announced that Tier 1c is now able
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Denali climbing season to return for 2021
Last year, nobody attempted to climb Denali for the first time in seventy years after the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, climbing season is returning along
Iditarod CEO discusses race COVID-19 precautions
“The 49th run of the Iditarod will be different this year.” That’s the sentiment of Rob Urbach, CEO of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. For many Alaskans, the Iditarod
Susitna Writer’s Voice February 28, 2021 – “Sliding Through the Centuries – A Glimpse into the Origins & Evolution of Skiing from the Neolithic to the New Millennium” pt 3, by Arthur Mannix
Arthur Mannix has been researching the history of nordic skiing. His efforts are been recorded as a fascinating series of pieces for Susitna Writers Voice. This is part 3. Click
Borough solid waste transfer site closure plan is hypothetical unless Assembly takes it up
Recently, a borough document describing a potential plan for shutting down some solid waste transfer sites has caused a stir in the Northern Susitna Valley. Near the end of January,
Mat-Su COVID-19 case rates remain second-highest in the state
The rate of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to slowly decrease around the state; that’s according to the weekly pandemic update from the Alaska Department of Health
Borough submits bid to host 2024 Arctic Winter Games
The Mat-Su Borough has submitted its bid to host the Arctic Winter Games in 2024. The games are an international sports competition for countries and regions within the Arctic Circle.
Susitna Writer's Voice February 21, 2021 - "Sliding Through the Centuries - A Glimpse into the Origins & Evolution of Skiing from the Neolithic to the New Millennium" pt 2, by Arthur Mannix
Arthur Mannix has been researching the history of nordic skiing. His efforts are been recorded as a fascinating series of pieces for Susitna Writers Voice. This is part 2. Click
Statewide total COVID cases decrease statewide, increase in the Mat-Su
According to the weekly update from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, the Mat-Su saw the largest increase in COVID-19 cases per-capita across the state last week. Statewide,