Two Su-Valley Wrestlers Headed to State
Susitna-Valley Wrestlers brought home multiple medals after competing in the Denali Region Contest, held last weekend in Valdez. Senior, Sawyer Love won First Place in the 125 Pound Weight Division.
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Free Smoke Alarms for Residents
The State of Alaska is partnering with local fire departments to get smoke alarms into the communities. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says residents can fill out the online form
Cleanup Efforts Underway With High Winds Due Again This Weekend
High winds last weekend led to power outages, vehicle and building damage, and scattered debris throughout the Mat-Su Borough. Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook says the call volume was three
Mat-Su Borough Mayor Declares Disaster Due to High Winds
Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries declared a disaster due to sustained high-speed winds from December 5 through 9. The Declaration states there is a significant threat to private and public
SV Rams Win Big Despite Savage Storms
Severe winter weather did not stop Su-Valley’s varsity sports teams from reaping big wins last weekend. The Rams’ women’s volleyball team took Second Place at the Alaska State Championship
Library Committee to Discuss Disbanding
Beyond approving the previous meeting minutes and tonight’s agenda, the only item before the Mat-Su Borough’s Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee is a resolution to dissolve the group. The Committee last
Public Outreach a Focus for Borough's Healthy Watershed Initiative Program
Habitat protection is the main focus for a new Mat-Su Borough Healthy Watershed Initiative aiming to educate residents about riparian habitat protection, the trees and shrubs along waterways. Borough Long-range
Assembly Fails Fuel Tax
Mat-Su Borough residents overwhelmingly voted against an area-wide fuel tax in November’s election, with about 4,000 residents in favor and about 9,000 residents against it. That’s according to Borough Clerk
Borough Requests Support for Talkeetna Erosion
For the past several years, erosion has destroyed the dike and revetment protecting the Talkeetna river bank at the end of Main Street. A study completed by the Army Corps