Denali Report For May 2, 2025
This is the Denali Report for May 2, 2025 As of last week, there were 913 climbers registered to climb Denali this season and 26 registered to attempt Mt. Foraker.
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Mat-Su Borough begins FY2026 budget deliberations
Deliberations on the Mat-Su Borough’s budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year began this past Thursday. In the special meeting, the assembly addressed four possible amendments to the proposed budget. Two
Alaska House votes down restrictions and disclosure rules for ‘dark money’ campaign cash
by James Brooks, Alaska BeaconApril 29, 2025 Ahead of its vote on a bill to restrict political donations in state elections, members of the House’s multipartisan majority rejected a series
Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Community Health Center Monthly Update & Women's Health
In this episode, Sunshine Community Health Center provides us with their monthly update. Host Andrew Gelderman is joined by Sunshine Clinic’s nurse practitioner Sara Heller and Erin Aklestad from Mountain
Denali Arts Council loses AmeriCorps funding
Earlier this month, AmeriCorps announced most of its staff had been placed on administrative leave as part of the Trump administration and DOGE’s push to cut government spending. At the time,
Knik River bridge closure kicks off as commuters brace for months of construction
By Amy Bushatz on Apr 23, 2025 PALMER – It was smooth sailing over the Knik River bridge Wednesday as thousands of Glenn Highway commuters traveling in and out of
Trapper Creek Elementary School Principal to retire
Amidst education budget concerns across the district, Trapper Creek Elementary School Principal Allison Wall said Trapper Creek isn’t facing cuts to staff or faculty, but there is one big change–she’s
Denali Arts Council Director named “Alaska Afterschool Superhero” by Alaska Afterschool Network
The Alaska Afterschool Network is a coalition of nonprofits that work together, fostering quality afterschool programming for students throughout the state. Each year, the organization awards community leaders who stand
Mat-Su survey seeks parent input on kids' library checkout alerts, collections
By Amy Bushatz on Apr 16, 2025 PALMER – Mat-Su Borough officials want parents to weigh in on whether they are getting enough information about what library materials their children