Heavy Trucks May Use Borough Roads in Spring for Fee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last month to allow heavy trucks to drive on Borough roads during the spring thaw when they are most vulnerable to damage. District 5 Assemblymember
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Talkeetna Celebrates 10th Recycle-versary
Since the late 1990s, volunteers have helped collect recyclables in the Talkeetna community, beginning as a project at Su Valley High School with aluminum cans and newspapers. It wasn’t until
New Tower Approved in Willow
Several new towers are now approved in the Mat-Su Borough through the administrative permitting process. One tower will be located at DeeDee and Michael Jonrowe’s property in Willow. Any tower
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
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