Borough Assembly approves Boy Scout access ordinance
The Mat Su Borough Assembly heard public testimony Tuesday night before amending and passing an ordinance in the works since last fall. The access to the Boy Scout property has
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Nuggets-Wood Frogs 2, and Citizen Science
We hear more about our only amphibian, the wood frog, from Dave Tessler, a wildlife biologist in the non-game division of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. You’ll learn
Supreme Court decides on CEA v Mat Su Schools
A decision was issued on Friday April 3rd in the Alaska Supreme Court case Classified Employees Association v. Matanuska Susitna Borough School District.
Senator Mark Begich's address to Legislature
Below is the full address heard by Alaska Legislative body today. (approx. 45 minutes) Download Audio (mp3)
Talkeetna Community Council decides on special community airport mtg
The Talkeetna Community Council spent over an hour Monday evening discussing the latest Talkeetna Airport Improvements project news.
Trapper Creek-Petersville lose power for 3 hours
A power outage in the upper valley Tuesday evening left Trapper Creek and residents along Petersville road without electricity for 3 hours. MEA spokesperson Lorali Carter says the source of
Talkeetna council accepts nominations for board vacancy
The Talkeetna Community Council has accepted 3 nominations for the empty seat on the Board of Directors vacated by Don Lee last month. The council board needs to fill the
Redoubt back to red
Mt. Redoubt continues its explosive cycle. First its up, then its down. A large explosion on Saturday sent ash thousands of feet in the air, darkening the skies of Homer
Earth and Beyond-Notes on Nature: White-winged crossbills
While out enjoying the last of winter snow on these long days, keep an eye out for these unusual and interesting finches, which you may not see again for years!