Extreme Cold Cancels Trains
The Alaska Railroad announced that there are changes to the schedule this week due to extreme temperatures in Fairbanks. The Friday southbound Aurora train, which runs from Fairbanks to Anchorage
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Reviving the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District
Trail work, stream crossings, and connecting landowners with resources are all among the work the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District once did. Until the State removed the funding
Borough Requests Information From Data Center Companies
An open-ended request for information, or RFI, for companies building data centers and other large energy users is now open. Mat-Su Borough Purchasing Director Russ Krafft says the RFI is
Residents Oppose Land Redesignation to Shooting Range in Zero Lake Area
A shooting range proposed by Mat-Su Borough District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier has been met with stern opposition from residents in the Zero Lake, Willow, and Houston communities at this
Su-Valley Teams Shine at Crowley Classic
The Susitna Valley Boys basketball team won top honors at the annual Crowley Classic basketball tournament, held last weekend at Su-Valley High School. The Rams beat Huslia in their first
Su-Valley's Hot Rod Club Revives Old Cars
In an era where public school activities are struggling due to significant funding cuts, Susitna-Valley teacher, Levi Lanning, has bucked the trend. Lanning donates his time, instructing students on how
Talkeetna Library Path to be Discussed at Assembly Meeting
For several years, the Talkeetna Community Council and local residents have requested improved pedestrian access to the public library. The Mat-Su Borough Assembly will introduce an ordinance to begin planning
Ice Sculptures Create a Winter Wonderland
The 5th Annual Talkeetna Ice Festival inspired people of all ages to get outside for a variety of lively events last week. The Festival, sponsored by the Denali Arts Council,
CERT Training for Upper Valley Residents
The Mat-Su Borough’s Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, introductory training is coming up in mid-March at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Talon Boeve with the Borough’s Office