Benka Lake Access Continues to Bring Residents Together
Legal public access is the mission for the new Benka Lake Access Committee. Twenty-nine people attended the committee’s first meeting in person. More than 250 people have viewed the meeting
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Upper Valley Largely Unrepresented in Borough
Community councils in the Upper Susitna valley have all wondered where District seven Representative Ron Bernier is. The council representatives note that he has only attended one or two meetings
Benka Lake Access Remains Priority for Residents
Public access at Benka Lake was the main topic at Thursday’s Sustina Community Council meeting. Twenty-three community members showed up to discuss the issue. There is still no public access
Borough Seeks Comments on Proposed Sculpin Subdivision
The new Sculpin subdivision is proposed on the west side of the Talkeetna Spur Road. East Leila Lane would be the main access point for the 23 lots. The project
Three People Safely Retrieved After Plane Crash in the Susitna River
On Saturday evening, a small float plane crashed in the Susitna River near Talkeetna. According to Alaska State Troopers, the crash was reported shortly before 6:30 pm. Troopers say a
Susitna Writer's Voice - July 2, 2023, StarDate Susitna, by Kathleen Fleming
This StarDate Susitna, aired less than 2 weeks after the Summer Solstice, is all about the only star we can (potentially) see from here, these days. The Sun is in
Alaska Department of Fish and Game ends Chinook fishing on the Little Su
Chinook salmon counts are very low in both the Deshka and Little Susitna Rivers. On Monday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued an emergency order ending fishing for
Planning Commission Votes Against Waterbody Buffer Setback Changes
At its Monday meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission voted unanimously against changes to the waterbody buffer setback requirements. That resolution will be sent to the Borough Assembly. The Assembly’s
New Development Slated for Baldy Lake
Work has begun on a 1,400-acre development surrounding Baldy Lake in the Talkeetna area. It is platted for nearly 150 parcels. The development is considered a Condo Plat, or Common