November in the Upper Valley has been much colder than average so far
It has been a cold November in the Northern Susitna Valley and across much of the state. As of Tuesday, daily low temperatures at Talkeetna State Airport have been sub-zero
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School Board seats new members, is deadlocked on vote for President
The Mat-Su School Board seated newly elected members, Thomas Bergey and Jubilee Underwood, at its regularly scheduled November meeting. Bergey was re-elected to the school board, and Underwood takes the
Reporter who covered the proposal to import deer to the Mat-Su speaks with KTNA
Recently, Anchorage Daily News reporter Zachariah Hughes wrote a story about a proposal by Governor Mike Dunleavy to provide additional hunting opportunities in the Mat-Su by bringing in Sitka Black-tailed
For Sunshine Transit, COVID-19 has meant challenges and new opportunities for growth
Further context: While Mike Sterling was a key player in getting Sunshine Transit started, a large group of community members recognized the need for public transit at a local symposium
Willow man arrested on multiple domestic violence, weapons charges
A Willow man was arrested Saturday and faces six charges for domestic violence. According to Alaska State Troopers, 40-year-old Jared Bullington was arrested Saturday afternoon after a report that he
Redistricting Board draws new senate district lines, including for the Susitna Valley
The Alaska Redistricting Board has approved its plan for re-drawing legislative districts across the state. The map for House Districts had already been approved, but how those House districts would
Redistricting board chooses map that puts the Northern Valley in a more rural district
Alaska’s redistricting board has made its choice for new House district maps, and the Northern Susitna Valley will be in with some new communities if all goes as currently planned.
Unofficial borough election results
Updated story as of 1:00 pm on November 3rd, 2021: Unofficial borough election results Tuesday was Election Day in the Mat-Su Borough, and the assembly seat that represents the Northern
AIDEA Accepts $8.5 Million for West Susitna Access Road
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Board of Directors voted to accept $8.5 million from the State of Alaska this week. The money is intended to support a