Bernier Proposes Citizen Militia of Sorts
Legislative priorities were the main topic at the November 21st Assembly meeting. Among the state priorities was support to increase the presence of Alaska State Troopers in the Mat-Su Valley.
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Su Valley Headed to State Volleyball Tournament
The Susitna Valley Rams Girls Volleyball team will be headed to the state tournament later this week. The Rams earned their spot by winning the Borealis Conference Tournament earlier this
Assembly Prioritizes Access Development
Confusion over how and which part of the West Susitna Access Road the Borough is supporting led to a lengthy discussion at the November Assembly meeting. Assemblymember McKee says that
West Susitna Access Priority for Assembly
The Borough Assembly will discuss a list of state and federal legislative priorities at the November 21st meeting. The West Susitna Access Road is one project they will consider. Though
Crosswalk Proposed at Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna residents can look forward to a new crossing in front of the Public Library. Borough Public Works Engineer Mike Campfield says they are exploring three concepts to pursue funding
Unofficial Election Day Results Posted for Borough Elections
Unofficial Election Day results from the Mat-Su Borough election are now available. According to a press release from the borough, more than 1500 absentee and 350 questioned ballots were issued.
Department of Health to Hold Behavioral Health Listening Session on November 8th.
This fall, the State of Alaska Department of Health is hosting a series of listening sessions for what it is calling the Behavioral Health Roadmap for Alaska Youth. The Mat-Su
Free Dump Days Exceed Cost Estimates
For two weeks in September, the Mat-Su Borough offered free dumping at the landfill and its transfer stations. Jeff Smith, Solid Waste Division Manager, says about 5,700 tons were dumped
Borough Seeks Public Input Comprehensive Plan
The Borough Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2005. Since that time, the population has grown nearly 50 percent. The Mat-Su, particularly the Susitna Valley area, is where most of