Governor Dunleavy calls special legislative session for August 16th
The next special session of the Alaska Legislature has been set to begin on August 16th. Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation on Thursday laying out the start date and
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Rusty Tussock Moth caterpillars reported eating up blueberry patches, but it's probably temporary
As blueberry picking season approaches, some Northern Susitna Valley residents have noted with alarm that many of the plants that should be producing fruit are instead lacking not only berries,
CDC recommends masks indoors for those vaccinated against COVID-19 in places like the Mat-Su
According to revised guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Tuesday, Mat-Su Borough residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should resume wearing masks in public, indoor spaces. The
State Park rule changes could affect where people can do many things, including discharge guns
Changes to Alaska State Park regulations could mean that some activities would be permissible in larger areas, including discharging firearms and riding e-bikes. The stated goal of many of the
Denali season wraps up for 2021
Zero. That is the current number of climbers attempting to summit Denali, which means the season is officially over. On Saturday, the National Park Service shared some statistics from 2021,
Susitna Writer's Voice July 18, 2021 - "Frappuchino and Altitude - A Case Study", by Travis Baldwin
Travis Baldwin reads his piece “Frappuchino and Altitude – A Case Study”. Travis is a climbing ranger on Denali and wrote this tribute to Dave Weber who is retiring from
After six days and a search that reads like an adventure novel, dog and owner are reunited
A man who had been visiting Talkeetna and his missing dog were reunited after six days of separation. Jonathan Baugher arrived at Talkeetna RV for a weekend of camping on
Sunshine Clinic leaders outline new initiatives and path forward
Near the end of May, Randall Kowalke took over as interim CEO of Sunshine Community Health Center. Shortly afterwards, Dr. Paul Forman was named as the chief medical officer. Both
Army Corps of Engineers and Mat-Su Borough say local input is very important for potential flood control project
For residents of Downtown and East Talkeetna, the convergence of the three rivers has long been a source of livelihood and recreation. At the same time, floods pose a substantial