Chair of Benka Lake Committee Shares Locals' Concerns
When public access to Benka Lake was blocked off by a private landowner last year, many locals were caught off guard. Now, a committee has formed under the Susitna Community
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State Erred in Transferring Land at Benka Lake
Public access to Benka Lake has been gated by a private landowner since August of 2022. One of the parcels connected to the access was never intended to be transferred
Union Members Approve New Teacher Contract
The Mat-Su Borough School District is one step closer to avoiding a teacher strike this fall. On Saturday, the Mat-Su Education Association’s members ratified a contract that would take effect
Mobile Food Pantry Brings Food to the People
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry is now mobile three days each month. Residents will be eligible for the mobile pantry in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and Caswell Lakes in addition to
Nuggets - Explorer Belmore Browne, from June 2, 2010
On the 100th anniversary of Belmore Browne’s explorations in the Susitna Valley, local Browne aficionado Arthur Mannix gives us a glimpse into this “rustic Renaissance man”-the hunting guide, artist, climber,
Nuggets - Wood Fired Furnace, from October 9, 2007
This episode features guests Arthur Mannix and Tami Hamler discussing local forestry issues & possibility of wood-fired furnace for Su Valley Jr/Sr HS. The host is Emilie Pechuzal.
Nuggets - One Tree Project, from May 18, 2010
How many uses can one birch tree serve? Arthur Mannix explains the One Tree Project for the upper Susitna and all the explorations of birch trees and the boreal forest
Lack of Trooper Presence Concerns Residents in Upper Valley
It was standing room only for a lengthy discussion about the lack of Alaska State Trooper presence in the Upper Valley. Residents shared their concerns about slow or no response
Obituary for Harry Aulman
Long-time Talkeetna resident, Harry Aulman, died Sunday, July 23, 2023. He was 86 years old. Harry moved to Talkeetna in 1977 and was an active member of the community. A