The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board is making progress on a draft ordinance to ultimately protect water quality. The Assembly will vote next week on a resolution to extend … Waterbody Board Close to Releasing Draft

Junk cars have been a hot topic in the Mat-Su Borough in the last few years. So much that the Borough has extended a popular junk car removal program through … Borough Continues Junk Car Removal Program

Sourdough is a term used to describe someone who has been in Alaska for a long time. But the food also has been a staple in Alaskan camps, backpacks, and … Sourdough for the Upper Valley

This StarDate Susitna is the 5th and final part of the Eclipse Experience Series. Kathleen Fleming interviewed 7 of the many Upper Valley residents who witnessed Totality on April 8, … StarDate Susitna 8-25-24, by Kathleen Fleming

A new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is underway in the Mat-Su Borough core area. What it means for residents throughout the Borough is that safer streets are a priority.  While … Safer Streets a Priority for Mat-Su

The Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved a resolution to support an earlier iteration of the proposed West Susitna Access Road that terminates in the Point MacKenzie area. But the latest version … Assembly Supports Ending West Su Access in Point MacKenzie

For the second time, the Alaska Superior Court denied the State’s request for reconsideration in the Comsat Quarry case.  The Court initially handed down a judgement in April in favor … Court Denies Reconsideration Again for Comsat Quarry

Sled dog racing, or mushing, has a long history in the Upper Susitna Valley. The inaugural Su Dog 300, a new race, is set for January 25th, 2025. Board Chair … New Sled Dog Race for Upper Valley

In this edition of StarDate Susitna, Part 4 of the Eclipse Experience series, Kathleen Fleming includes the 7 interviewee’s answers to questions #14-16 (2 more left for next week’s wrap-up). … StarDate Susitna 8-18-23, by Kathleen Fleming