Christmas Tree Cutting on State and Borough Land Opens
Christmas tree cutting is now allowed on Mat-Su Borough and State land for personal use. Mat-Su Borough Natural Resource Manager Emerson Krueger says to cut a tree at the Borough’s
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Borough Interest on Debt Service to Cost 67 Million Over 20 Years
Earlier this year, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly floated the idea of paying for certain debt services through a proposed seven-cent gas tax and put it on the ballot. Borough residents
Assembly Fails Ordinance Restricting Control Over Election Brochures
This year’s Mat-Su Borough brochure ahead of the November elections included a statement about Charlie Kirk and other victims of political violence. It spurred a discussion about whether the brochure
Talkeetna Students Named as 2026 UA Scholars
Susitna Valley High School Seniors, Calla Fish and Liam Kaso, have been named as UA Scholars by the University of Alaska. The UA Scholars Award is a $15,000 scholarship awarded
Su Valley Voice for November 20, 2025 - Government Check-in
Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is Government Check-in. We hope to hear from area community councils as well as borough and state representatives. In this episode
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
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