Hydroponics a Success for Food Pantry
Creative growing options have proven to be successful for the Upper Susitna Food Pantry. A hydroponics setup provided plenty of fresh produce this year and hopes for next year.
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Waterbody Board Close to Releasing Draft
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
Borough Continues Junk Car Removal Program
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
Sourdough for the Upper Valley
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
StarDate Susitna 8-25-24, by Kathleen Fleming
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,
Safer Streets a Priority for Mat-Su
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
Assembly Supports Ending West Su Access in Point MacKenzie
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
Court Denies Reconsideration Again for Comsat Quarry
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
New Sled Dog Race for Upper Valley
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