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,
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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
Few dozen Talkeetna residents gather, joining nationwide “No Kings” protests
Holding signs for drivers to see, some Talkeetna residents gathered outside Village Park to protest various actions of the Trump administration this past Saturday. The demonstration was one of the
Susitna River ranked eighth most endangered river in America
Earlier this week, American Rivers released their yearly America’s Most Endangered Rivers list as part of their mission to protect rivers and raise awareness of their importance. Many rivers made
Matanuska-Susitna Borough votes to support a clear pathway for residency for Ukrainian refugees
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough adopted a resolution on April 15 asking state and federal agencies to provide Ukrainian refugees with a clear pathway for residency. Over 30 Ukrainian refugees living in
Mat-Su Borough reshelves graphic novel adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary to Adult section
Two months after the Borough’s Library Citizens Advisory Committee, or LCAC, decided to review Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation, Community Development Director Jillian Morrissey announced the book will be