State closes eastern portion of Hatcher Pass
The Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation has issued an emergency closure of the East Hatcher Pass Management Unit due to avalanche danger. According to a statement issued Thursday,
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Winter storm drops as much as two feet of snow in parts of the Northern Valley
The weather system that moved through the Northern Valley Monday and Tuesday dropped as much as two feet of snow in places, according to the National Weather Service’s Anchorage office.
Northern Valley braces for another winter storm
There is up to a foot-and-a-half of snow in the forecast for the Northern Valley through Tuesday. The current weather system has prompted a winter storm warning from the National
Mat-Su Borough appeals redistricting decision
The Mat-Su Borough has appealed the decision of an Alaska Superior Court judge that rejected their lawsuit against the Alaska Redistricting Board. On Thursday afternoon, the borough issued a statement
Judge rules against the Mat-Su Borough in redistricting suit
An Alaska judge has ruled against the lawsuit filed by the Mat-Su Borough against the Alaska Redistricting Board. In his opinion, dated Wednesday, Judge Thomas Matthews sided with the Redistricting
Some community councils voice concern over proposed borough gravel changes
Area recreational organizations and community councils are reacting to a proposed ordinance change by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly. The change, if adopted, would allow earth extraction activities of up to
Assembly delays vote on controversial road contract proposal
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted last week to delay consideration of a controversial proposal dealing with road contracts in Big Lake. The resolution was introduced by Assembly Member Mokie (MOH-kee)
Three Valley Schools, including Su Valley, see absence rates near or above 40%
Some Mat-Su Borough Schools, including Susitna Valley Junior-Senior High School, ended last week with a spike in absences. Data available as of Monday afternoon showed both Redington and Su Valley
Mat-Su Superintendent speaks about current COVID-19 mitigation in schools
As of Friday, nearly three-quarters of schools in the Mat-Su were in the “Medium Risk” category. In the past, that meant masks were typically required for grades three and up,