Twelve Candidates for Mat-Su Borough Mayor, Assembly, and School Board filed before the deadline on August 30th. Current Mayor Edna DeVries (de-VREES) is running to maintain her seat. Hillary Palmer … Borough Candidate List Finalized

The Mat-Su Borough began testing a new organic compound on two gravel roads a year ago. But it didn’t perform as well as expected, according to Mat-Su Borough Roads Branch … Road Experiment in Talkeetna a Bust

Creative growing options have proven to be successful for the Upper Susitna Food Pantry. A hydroponics setup provided plenty of fresh produce this year and hopes for next year. 

The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board is making progress on a draft ordinance to ultimately protect water quality. The Assembly will vote next week on a resolution to extend … Waterbody Board Close to Releasing Draft

Junk cars have been a hot topic in the Mat-Su Borough in the last few years. So much that the Borough has extended a popular junk car removal program through … Borough Continues Junk Car Removal Program

Sourdough is a term used to describe someone who has been in Alaska for a long time. But the food also has been a staple in Alaskan camps, backpacks, and … Sourdough for the Upper Valley

This StarDate Susitna is the 5th and final part of the Eclipse Experience Series. Kathleen Fleming interviewed 7 of the many Upper Valley residents who witnessed Totality on April 8, … StarDate Susitna 8-25-24, by Kathleen Fleming

A new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is underway in the Mat-Su Borough core area. What it means for residents throughout the Borough is that safer streets are a priority.  While … Safer Streets a Priority for Mat-Su

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a resolution to support an earlier iteration of the proposed West Susitna Access Road that terminates in the Point MacKenzie area. But the latest version … Assembly Supports Ending West Su Access in Point MacKenzie