Rising Readers - An Otter Took My Bobber
In Episode 19 of Rising Readers Juniper Dolecki reads An Otter Took My Bobber, written and illustrated by Alaskan musician and author, Danielle Aslanian. Fiona Merritt joins in to read
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DNR to Continue Susitna Recreation Rivers Plan
The Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board will no longer exist on July first. Commercial and sport fishers, conservation experts, miners, and other recreational users were all working with the
Snow Ushers in Burn Permit Season
With tonight’s expected snowfall and warm temperatures later this week, Upper Valley residents should have burn permits in-hand. This winter’s heavy snowfall and the early spring melting in March means
Susitna Writer's Voice 3-31-24 - "Next Year I'm Going on Vacation in April, A Break Up Story", by Anita Golton
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is a new piece by Anita Golton featuring a previous family dog named Penny taking advantage of the snow crust that can hold up a dog
Su Valley Voice for March 28th, 2024: Talkeetna Historical Society
This week’s Su Valley Voice fits the theme of Women’s History Month. The guest was Talkeetna Historical Society Museum Director Autumn Merritt. Host Trisha Costello and Autumn spoke about some
Upper Susitna Projects Approved in STIP
The U.S. Department of Transportation partially approved most of Alaska’s projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, this week. Culverts, a bridge, and the West Susitna Access Road
State Asks for Injunction to Restore Benka Access
The State of Alaska filed an injunction request to remove the fence blocking the only public access to Benka Lake. The fence appeared in August 2022 and was built by
Waterbody Setback Advisory Board Reviewing Draft Ordinance
The Mat-Su Borough Waterbody Setback Advisory Board reviewed a draft version of the updated setback legislation at its meeting this week. Originally drafted in 1987, the legislation established a 75-foot
Senator Murkowski discusses federal funds for Northern Valley projects
As part of the federal appropriations bills that passed earlier this month, about ten million dollars will be coming to the Northern Susitna Valley. Senator Lisa Murkowski advocated for the