Denali Report for July 11, 2025
This is the Denali Report for July 11th, 2025 As of this week, there were 962 climbers registered to climb Denali this season. All 962 people have come and gone,
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A new Mat-Su district tech tool replaces some school apps – but not all
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 9, 2025 A new school district tech tool is replacing about a dozen of the estimated 20 individual platforms used by schools and teachers across Mat-Su, reducing the
Su Valley Voice: Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce & Proposed Pedestrian-Only Saturdays
In this episode, host Trisha Costello is joined in the studio by board members of the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce, Marne Sheldon and Tonya Casse. They discuss the Talkeetna Chamber
Mat-Su Borough puts proposed pedestrian-only Saturdays in Talkeetna on pause
In an email to the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce dated July 9th, the Mat-Su Borough rejected the proposal for closing Main Street to vehicles one day of the week. The
Electronics, Plastics Recycling One-Day Events for Upper Valley
Two one-day recycling events will focus on collecting items not usually taken at the Borough’s Transfer Station recycling bins. Electronics are accepted year-round at the Mat-Su Borough Central Landfill in
New map aims to help users navigate more than 1,100 Mat-Su trails
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 7, 2025 A new interactive trail map is designed to give Mat-Su residents a first-ever comprehensive view of recreation options on nearly 1,200 trails throughout the region. Created by Matanuska-Susitna
Susitna Writer's Voice 7-7-25 The Secrets of the Lilac Tree, by Robin Song
This Susitna Writer’s Voice originally aired in July 2014. It was a great year for lilacs in the area, and while admiring the blooms, Robin Song was surprised by what
Denali Report for July 4th, 2025
This is the Denali Report for July 4th, 2025 As of this week, there were 962 climbers registered to climb Denali this season. Only seven climbers remain on the mountain
New sick leave policies impact seasonal businesses
In November, Alaska residents voted and passed Ballot Measure One. A measure that increases the minimum wage over the next three years, requires employers to provide sick leave, and prohibits