Assembly Fills District 4 Seat
Maxwell Sumner was appointed by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly to fill the District 4 seat vacated last month by Rob Yundt. Four candidates applied for the seat. One dropped out
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Ten Commandments and Other Documents to be Displayed
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to display the Ten Commandments, Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Preambles to the U.S. Constitution, and the Alaska Constitution at Borough facilities.
Community Planning Fails in Assembly
A proposed resolution for community planning options failed in this week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting. The proposed resolution allowed for three different options that community councils could use to develop
Mobile Vaccine Clinic Coming to Trapper Creek
Sunshine Community Health Clinic will bring vaccines to the residents of Trapper Creek in October. On Friday, October 25th, the mobile vaccine clinic will be at the Vitus at Mile
Sustina Writer's Voice 9-27-24 Through Other Eyes, by Maureen Chambrone
The next Susitna Writer’s Voice features a new story by Maureen Chambrone entitled Through Other Eyes. In this piece, Maureen ponders the perceptions of animals as she observes a seal while
Streambank Partnership Program Enhances Habitat
A partnership program designed to protect and restore river habitat on private land has made some significant strides since 2007. Salmon habitat is the overall goal for the program. That
Emergency Preparedness Expo This Weekend
Being prepared for the next big earthquake or just being safe in the backcountry is the goal for this Saturday’s Emergency Preparedness Expo. Mat-Su Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook says
Driveway Permit Fee Waiver Ends Soon
Driveways constructed on or before August 26th, 2017 are still eligible for a permit fee waiver. At least until September 30th. Driveways that access Borough roads and easements and that
Cleanups for Properties Out of Compliance
A new private property cleanup program is well underway in the Mat-Su Borough. And so far, it has led to nine property cleanups with more being organized. This new program