Assembly excuses Arvin for physical absence
The Matanuska – Susitna Borough excused Assembly member Ron Arvin for his physical absences from Assembly meetings, despite hearing numerous public comments urging that Arvin’s seat be declared vacant at
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Dam studies don't dig deep enough on impacts to tributaries, says Sound Science report
Monday was the deadline for comments on 14 remaining studies proposed by the Alaska Energy Authority to analyze and predict the impacts of a hydroelectric dam on the Susitna river.
Fire destroys Moose Meadows home
At 9 pm Tuesday night fire services responded to a fire in progress in Moose Meadows. Acting Fire Chief Erik Denkewalter says one structure on the property was fully enveloped
Educational forest designated as fuel source for Su Valley wood boiler
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly unanimously approved designating a special forestry management area to supply wood for the Su Valley Junior / Senior high school’s wood-fired boiler system at the Assembly’s
Oosik Classic Bigger than ever
The quiet winter days are all but over, and the Oosik Ski race signals the start of a new season in Alaska. 700 skiers participated in the Oosik Classic, and
Flood mitigation still pending, unlikely to be in place before break-up
Repairs to the roads and dikes damaged by floods in September, 2012 is still on the way, but hope is fading that certain repairs will be completed before break-up on
A step towards a new name for Talkeetna Ranger Station
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed Senator Murkowski’s Denali Park Improvement bill, which includes three separate measures to decrease the use of diesel fuel and improve energy access
Cabin Fever Reliever gets the community together in Trapper Creek
Trapper Creek Community Services is holding the 25th Cabin Fever Reliever at the community park this Saturday. Lon McCullough has been working with Trapper Creek Community Services to host the Fever
Annual State Land sale brochures available
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has released its brochure for 2013 State Land Offering, giving people a look at parcels that will be up for auction starting March 20th.