Upper Su has award-winning volunteers
A recent study conducted by the Corporation of National and Community Service found that 41% of Alaskans volunteer in their local communities. This places Alaska fifth, nationally, for rates of
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Talkeetna Community Council seats new board members
The Talkeetna Community Council held its first regularly scheduled meeting using the Zoom platform this week. The Council had been meeting outdoors during the summer months and through the fall.
AIDEA holds virtual public meeting for West Susitna Access project
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), in coordination with the Mat-Su Borough, and with undisclosed industry partners, is in the pre-development feasibility stage of a project called the
Upper Su Food Pantry distributes around 200 Thanksgiving meals
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated many families’ Thanksgiving plans, but for some, that goes beyond deciding not to visit with extended family and friends for the holiday. A drastic reduction
Sunshine Clinic check-in for November 20th, 2020
On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Dr. George Hightower of Sunshine Community Health Center for our regular check-in. They covered listener questions regarding COVID-19, the state of the pandemic
Mat-Su Doctor describes continued danger of COVID-19, calls out conspiracy theories
Thursday’s Mat-Su Borough press conference included the announcement of a temporary school closure and discussion of how the borough intends to spend remaining Cares Act funds, but the majority of
Mat-Su Borough School District closes schools for Thanksgiving week
On Thursday, the Mat-Su Borough held its first press conference on COVID-19 since early August. Included in that press conference was the announcement of a temporary closure of borough schools.
State and borough disagree over who has the power to issue COVID-19 mandates
Mask mandates have become a popular topic of debate as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, but some boroughs and cities are still unclear as to whether they even have the
Mat-Su Borough School District steps up pandemic response
174 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Mat-Su School District during the past two weeks. This has prompted District Leadership to announce additional guidelines for both schools and