Last week, Alaska’s Division of State Parks announced that the large and popular Byers Lake Campground will remain closed, possibly for the entire summer season, due to hazardous conditions from … Mat-Su State Parks superintendent discusses Byers Lake Closure

         A cool damp day in April, 12 years ago found me on my back under my new cabin, cursing and groaning, and stapling hardware cloth to the log joists … Susitna Writer’s Voice–“A Most Endearing Creature”, by Maureen Chambrone

A Northern Susitna Valley man was arrested on Thursday after a short standoff with Alaska State Troopers. Troopers arrived at a residence off the Parks Highway around 1:30 pm on … Northern Valley man arrested after standoff with Troopers

As budget talks continue in Juneau, the Senate Finance Committee has begun taking public testimony on the large cuts proposed by Governor Mike Dunleavy. In addition to individual Alaskans, organizations … Mat-Su Health Foundation CEO on state budget priorities

Two state campgrounds have been closed because of dangers posed by beetle-kill trees. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Alaska’s Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation announced that the Byers … State closes two campgrounds due to beetle-kill spruce

The activities of La Luna (setting so far north!), the relative positioning of stars and planets, what you can see if you travel to more southerly states in June and … Susitna Writer’s Voice–StarDate Susitna 4-7-2019, by Kathleen Fleming

Correction: A previous version of this story stated that those seeking to cut spruce trees should wait until the period of May to July. Foresters suggest avoiding cutting from April … To cut or not to cut: When to clear dead spruce trees

Host Holly Stinson talks to Sunshine Community Health Center Behavioral Specialist Deborah Young about some tips for getting help if you or someone you know is suffering from depression or … Tips for Healthy Living 4-5-2019

As of April 1st- August 31st, burn permits are required for burning. There are multiple factors that can make burning hazardous if the proper safety per cautions are not followed. … Burn permits required as of April 1st