StarDate Susitna 3-17-2012
In this Earth and Beyond StarDate Susitna audio, we hear about local efforts to see comet PanSTARRS, the spring equinox, the moon’s social calendar, and probable aurora activity.
In this Earth and Beyond StarDate Susitna audio, we hear about local efforts to see comet PanSTARRS, the spring equinox, the moon’s social calendar, and probable aurora activity. Kathleen Fleming writes, hosts, and produces the show. Audio is 9 min 40 sec.
Northern lights were overhead for observers in the Upper Susitna Valley Saturday night and Sunday morning (St Patrick’s Day green, plus red and purple). This display was a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that occurred on the sun last Friday 3/15. In this photo you can see rays which reveal the earth’s magnetic field lines. An overhead aurora like this is called a corona.
Read More
Trapper Creek Traffic Study Does Not Support Speed Reductions
Despite Monday’s fatal car accident in Trapper Creek, a recent D-O-T traffic study does not support slower speeds.
2026 Alaska Voters Guide
Early voting in the state’s November 2026 Midterm Election is underway in most of Alaska. Find out where to vote early.
Su Valley Voice for October 22, 2026: Willow Community
Host Trisha Costello talks with the Willow Library, the Willow Community Emergency Response Team, and KTNA News Producer Marion Chesterton.
Susitna Writer's Voice - October 19th, 2026, Acceptance pt 2 by Ruth Wood and Kathy Trump
This is the second of a new 3-part Susitna Writer's Voice featuring a story written and read by Kathy Trump and Ruth Wood.