Melodie Wright

Budget shortfalls and contract negotiations are two of the top issues current board members say are facing the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Board.

Students and staff at Su Valley Junior-Senior High School are counting the days until they can move into their new building this winter.

The poor national economy this summer boosted the use of Matanuska-Susitna state parks but took a toll on everyone else in the local tourist business.