Sunshine Transit funding secure
Since 2009, Sunshine Transit has offered rides along the Spur Road at no cost to riders. While the organization was initially run through the Sunshine Health Clinic, it became its
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Consulting firm continues progress on Five-Year Strategic Plan for Mat-Su public libraries
At the beginning of the year, the Mat-Su Borough brought in the consulting firm Rose Group International to create a five-year strategic plan for the Borough’s public libraries. Strategic planning
Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Clinic Monthly Check-in - Matters of the Heart
In this episode host Trisha Costello is joined over the phone by Dr. Paul Forman to discuss this month’s theme, Cardiovascular Health. There are also updates provided by Clinic staff
Representative McCabe changes vote on Denali resolution
On January 27th, the Alaskan House of Representatives voted to approve House Joint Resolution 4. The resolution “respectfully urges” President Trump to reverse his executive order renaming Denali, Mt. McKinley.
Sunshine Health Clinic CEO addresses concerns surrounding federal funding
On January 28th, the US Office of Management and Budget released a memo calling for a temporary pause on federal financial assistance. After receiving backlash, the initial memo was rescinded
Su Valley Voice: Fiber February
In this episode we dive deep into a basket of wool and all manner of fiber as we introduce listeners to the upcoming Fiber February, which includes an art opening
Mat-Su School Board Superintendent addresses the increasing number of district students attending correspondence schools outside the district
According to Mat-Su School board superintendent more Alaskan students choose homeschooling each year. These include state-wide correspondence schools like Raven, IDEA, Cyberlynx, and the district’s own Mat-Su Central. Dr. Trani
Filed Bill proposes changes to some educators' retirement plans
Senator Giessel introduced a bill to increase retention of teachers this legislative session. The bill outlines offering some teachers the choice between opting into a pension plan or a 401a
Many Upper Valley residents left without power following storms this past weekend
An oddly warm winter and two days of near constant precipitation led to a buildup of extremely heavy, icy snow this past weekend. The storm brought down power lines and