No Large Lot Designation in the Borough
Lot sizes have become a topic at both the Planning Commission and Mat-Su Borough Assembly over the last few months. At this week’s Assembly meeting, members failed legislation that would
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Proposed Land Use Ordinance Changes Could Impact Residents
At this week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, members are likely to vote on whether to refer several ordinances to the Planning Commission for review and guidance. All could impact residents.
Clearer Definitions for Watercraft Proposed
Personal watercraft are currently not defined as motorized in the Mat-Su Borough’s Lake Management Plan language. But jet skis and wave runners are defined as personal watercraft. A decision by
Susitna Writer's Voice - November 17th, 2025, Thanksgiving, Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is a new installment with Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef. This episode has 2 Thanksgiving stories from Michael’s time in bush Alaska. One features
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Working to Fill Food Gaps
According to the website for Alaska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, full benefits have been restored for all recipients through September 2026. The Alaska SNAP program expects to issue
Local Mentors Inspire a Running Culture
As temperatures drop and the first snowfall arrives, parents begin to anticipate outdoor youth activities, such as nordic skiing and hockey. But for the past few months, Talkeetna’s kids have
Su Valley Voice: Outdoor (& Some Indoor) Recreation in the Upper Susitna Valley
In this episode host Trisha Costello is joined in the studio by Jon Korta of the Denali Nordic Ski Club, Micah Morrow of Talkeetna Curling and Brian Robison of Talkeetna
Four Proposed Land Use Code Changes to be Discussed by Assembly
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly will hear four proposed land use changes at their meetings over the next month. The proposed Large Lot District ordinance will be discussed at the November
Winter Activities in the Upper Susitna Valley
The fun has begun! Winter activities are happening in the Upper Susitna Valley. Local ice skaters braved the new ice early last week not wanting to miss what can be