Children's Community Garden Program is Open
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry has begun a new children’s community garden program this year. Every Tuesday from June 4th through August 6th, kids can learn how to plant and
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School Board Votes Down Trooper Presence
The Mat-Su School Board voted “no” on a motion to move and remodel a portable building that would have provided a law enforcement presence in the area around Susitna-Valley High
Assembly Passes Mat Su Health Resolution
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed a resolution sponsored by Assemblymember Rob Yundt regarding the Mat-Su Health Foundation. The resolution encourages the Foundation to change the way its board is elected
Y Traffic Study Coming Soon
The Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, says they will initiate a study at the intersection of the Talkeetna Spur Road and the Parks Highway. The
CUP Discussed at Planning Commission
The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission held a special meeting to learn the details of how conditional use permits are processed. Conditional use permits cover many areas including race tracks, cell
New Farmers Market for Upper Valley
A new farmers market is coming to the Upper Valley in June. The market will be held on Saturdays starting June 22 in the parking lot of the Upper Susitna
Climber's Body Recovered from Denali
The body of a climber was recovered from Denali late Friday evening. Climber Zulkifli (ZUL-kiff-lee) Bin Yusof (YOO-suf), one of a three-person Malaysian climbing team, died May 29th. He likely
Benka Lake Fence to be Removed
A judge granted the temporary injunction Friday to remove the fence blocking public access to Benka Lake. The Brunzes, property owners on both sides of Lakeview Street, erected the fence
One Climber Rescued on Denali
Denali National Park and Preserve rescue personnel evacuated one of the two Malaysian climbers that have been waiting for help since Tuesday. The surviving climber says his partner died in