StarDate Susitna 8-31-25, by Kathleen Fleming
For this Susitna Writers Voice, Kathleen Fleming has a StarDate Susitna with a brief “trailer” of night sky “coming attractions
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Su Valley Voice: Agriculture in the Upper Susitna Valley
In this episode, we’re discussing agriculture and, specifically, the Willow Farmers Market. Host Trisha Costello was joined in the studio and over the phone by the following guests: Amanda Herman-Hoskins,
Mount Spurr Returns to Green Status
One week ago, scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory changed the alert level for Mt. Spurr from yellow to green. According to AVO Scientist-in-Charge Matt Haney, the monitoring data was
Mat-Su Borough Senior Property Tax Exemptions Explained
At a recent Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, Assembly members discussed the senior property tax exemption that is already in place. Seniors aged 65 and older may qualify for Borough property
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Helping More Families
Moving food costs a lot of money, according to Upper Susitna Food Pantry Executive Director LouAnne Carroll-Tysdal. The Pantry will receive $5,000 in Community Assistance Program funds to help cover
Susitna Writer's Voice - August 24, 2025, Teacher, I pooped, 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 “Teacher I pooped!” is about his experience teaching kindergarten on Little Diomede
Trapper Creek Residents Vote on CAP Projects
Over the last few weeks, Trapper Creek residents were able to vote on which projects they want to receive funding through the Borough’s Community Assistance Program. These funds are provided
New Fire Equipment Approved for Willow-Caswell Fire Service Area
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved funding to purchase a tanker for the Willow-Caswell Fire Service Area. According to background documentation provided for the Assembly meeting,
Planning Commission Supports New Waterbody Setback Task Force
After more than a year of work, the Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board presented recommendations to the Planning Commission prior to presenting to the Assembly at a special meeting.