StarDate Susitna - August 20th, 2023, by Kathleen Fleming
The stars have returned to the Upper Susitna Valley, and Kathleen Fleming wants to tell you about what to look for and when.
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Baldy Lake Developer Out of Compliance
Local residents blew the whistle on the new Baldy Lake Airpark development only two months after breaking ground. There were reports of equipment in the creek, cleared dams, and even
New Committee for Waterbody Setbacks
At its meeting this week, the Mat-Su Assembly approved a new committee to review the waterbody buffer setback regulations. The new committee will have nine members, including those with a
Obituary for Arthur Mannix
Arthur Mannix died at home in Talkeetna, Alaska, on July 2, 2023. Born to Dr. Arthur and Mary Lou Mannix, he was the oldest son of eleven children. His young
School Library Advisory Committee Holds First Meeting
The Mat-Su Borough School District’s Library Citizens Advisory met for the first time last Thursday. Much of the meeting covered introductory material for the committee members. That included a discussion
Pilot and Passenger Identified in Denali Preserve Crash
Two men are presumed dead after a plane crash in Denali National Park and Preserve last week. The PA-18 Piper Cub was first reported overdue last Wednesday. An initial search
Susitna Writer’s Voice – August 13, 2023, Firewalking in Alaska, pt 2, by Mitchel Jurasek
Firewalking in Alaska is a 2-part Susitna Writer’s Voice contribution by Mitchel Jurasek. The focus of his piece is Mitchel’s relationship with his grandmother. It was published in the journal Pensive in
The Fight for Benka Lake Access Continues
When the State initially platted the land around Benka Lake, the parcel to the east of Lakeview Street, Tract A, was never meant to be transferred to private ownership. The
Assembly and Community Councils Discuss Junk
In a special meeting this week, the Borough Assembly and community councils discussed how to deal with junk cars, derelict properties, and cleanups. Borough Development Services Manager Jason Ortiz, with