Senate passes compromise budget; bill will head to the House
On the last day of regular session, the Alaska Senate passed the budget compromise produced by the conference committee earlier this week. One of the key negotiating points this year
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Community councils unite in asking for return of Trooper post
Upper Susitna Valley residents are uniting to send a clear message to the Alaska State Legislature. Earlier this year, all five area community councils signed a letter, asking the state
Borough Assembly passes budget, but the process is not over
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly passed a budget for the fiscal year beginning in July, but the process is not quite over, yet. On Tuesday, the assembly met for three hours
Local workshop aims to contribute to sustainable tourism plan
The Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with Huddle and McKinley Research Group, hosted the second of four community workshops Monday evening. Bonnie Quill of the MSCVB opened the
2022 Birdathon yields fewer species than usual
Submitted by: Deborah Brocke The 32nd annual Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon was held under sunny skies, with 30 participants to the gathering bearing short lists of bird species. The group total
Fire damages Willow Townsite business Sunday evening
A fire on Sunday night has caused significant damage at the Willow Townsite. Brian Davis, Mat-Su Borough Deputy Director of Emergency Services, says an employee at the gas station in
West Susitna Access Road
The Mat-Su Borough has wrapped up its public outreach efforts regarding the proposed West Susitna Access Road. According to their research, the majority of Mat-Su residents and businesses are not
Borough Assembly to hear public testimony
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly begins its budget process this week. There are four meetings scheduled to gather public input on budget items. While most of those meetings will be held
Community councils approve assistance grants for local non-profits
The Susitna and Talkeetna Community Councils have publicized more than $25,000 in grants through the Community Assistance Program. CAP funds are allocated in the state budget, then pass through the