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
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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.
Equipment Vandalized in Benka Lake Area
Some time over the weekend, an excavator and tractor-trailer were vandalized in the Benka Lake area near Talkeetna. Alaska Department of Public Safety Information Officer Tess Williams says by email
Permanent Benka Lake Access Still Not Finalized
Talkeetna residents were surprised three years ago to find the public access to Benka Lake blocked. Private landowners had determined their land extended into the access point and fenced it.
Susitna Writer's Voice - August 17, 2025, Book club poetry, produced by Kathleen Fleming
This Susitna Writers Voice is a new recording of poetry around the years, created by a local book club. Their process is collaborative where each person contributes a line.
Fuel Tax Discussions Coming to Borough Communities
Just after the new fiscal year began, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown introduced a proposed fuel excise tax as a way to reduce or eliminate the need for debt service