New Feature for Parents at Borough Libraries
Parents have a new way to track what books their children check out from the Mat-Su Borough public libraries. According to Borough Community Development Director Jillian Morrissey, public libraries across
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StarDate Susitna 10-19-25, by Kathleen Fleming
Dark is longer than day, a couple astro events are coming up, and Kathleen Fleming has a new StarDate Susitna for Upper Valley observers.
MEA Proposes Curtailment Provision
Utility companies, like Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, are governed by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. That Commission announced that MEA is proposing curtailment provisions in their tariff. And the
Borough Focus on Transportation Issues
In a joint meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly and Planning Commission were presented with a comprehensive transportation study. Borough Planning and Land Use Director Alex Strawn says the study was
Su Valley Voice for October 16th, 2025 - Government Check-in
Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is Government Check-in. We hope to hear from area community councils as well as borough and state representatives. In this episode
Capital Improvement Projects Set for Discussion
Each year, the Mat-Su Borough receives a number of nominations for Capital Improvement Projects. These are large-scale projects that need more than $20,000 in funding and will benefit the local
Borough Proposes a Way to Fund Major Road Projects
At this week’s Caswell Road Service Area Board meeting, Mat-Su Borough Operations and Maintenance Division Manager Chad Fry floated an idea for the community to find a way to fund
Local Curlers Head to Nationals
By Corinne Smith Four members of the Talkeetna Curling Club are heading to Las Vegas this week to compete in national championships. Last month, Chris Bouch, Nate Bryan, Micah Morrow,
Borough Exploring Veterinary Services for Rural Areas
Mat-Su Borough Animal Care Director Vanessa Forbes says the Borough recognizes the challenges of finding veterinary care in the Upper Susitna Valley. Though no funding has been allocated to date,