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
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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
StarDate Susitna 8-18-23, by Kathleen Fleming
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).
Susitna River Coalition is Under New Leadership
Longtime Talkeetna resident, Melis Coady, took the helm of The Susitna River Coalition on August 1st. Coady has worked as the Director of the Alaska Avalanche School for past eight
Citizen Firearm Training Contractor Selected
Firearms training for Borough residents will likely begin in September. Phalanx Academy, L-L-C, is the selected contractor for the training. Proposed by Borough District 7 Assemblymember Ron Bernier, funding for
Primary Voting August 20th
Alaska Primaries for the General Election will be Tuesday, August 20th. Polling locations throughout the State will be open from 7 am through 8 pm. All mail-in absentee ballots must
K2 Reunites US Army Pilots with the Airplane they Flew in Vietnam
When Sarah Ann Loreth of Talkeetna-based K2 Aviation posted informational history online about one of their current aircraft, she had no way of knowing what opportunity that simple post would