Borough finalizes sale of MV Susitna
As of last Thursday, the Mat-Su Borough no longer owns the MV Susitna. When the borough acquired Susitna, the intent was to establish a ferry service between Port Mackenzie
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Denali Report for July 1st, 2016
As of Thursday, 1,139 climbers are registered to attempt Denali, and 170 are on the mountain. Nine hundred, fifty-two climbs have been completed, and 574 people have made it
Tips for Healthy Living--7-1-16
A live 15-minute conversation about health and health news from the Sunshine Community Health Center: It’s hosted by Holly Stinson, with in-studio guest Keith Kehoe, Physician Assistant at the clinic.
Governor Walker announces shutdown of Knik Arm Crossing, Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric projects
In addition to discussing vetoed items in the state budget, Governor Bill Walker used this morning’s press conference to announce that he is shutting down two megaprojects in the Mat-Su:
Overdue hikers bound for "Into the Wild" bus found safe
Two overdue hikers were found in good condition by National Park Service rangers in the Denali National Park area on Sunday. According to the National Park Service, 25-year-old Michael Trigg
Susitna Writer's Voice 6-26-2016 - "Spring in the Bog", by Robin Song
In this Natural Observations, Robin Song takes us on a closer look at some of the inhabitants of area wetlands, and some interesting relationships between them. As winter changed
Talkeetna Airport Work to Begin Next Month
Over the next two summers, expansion and improvement work will take place at the Talkeetna State Airport. Laura Paul, Construction Project Manager for the Alaska Department of Transportation and
Youth Conservation Corps provides jobs, experience for local teens
By: Katie Writer – KTNA Each summer, local teenagers work as part of the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District’s Youth Conservation Corps. The participants are paid to work
StarDate Susitna, by Kathleen Fleming-6-19-2016
The Summer Solstice edition, with lots of user-friendly info about the cycles of movement of our planet and its moon around our sun… and more!