Susitna Writer's Voice-StarDate Susitna 3-24-2019
About the equinox, and the action of the stars, moon, and planets in the night sky of the Susitna Valley. Host Kathleen Fleming has a correction: In the first draft
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Project engineer discusses Talkeetna wastewater upgrades
After years of compliance issues, a plan is in the works to upgrade Talkeetna’s wastewater treatment plant. On Thursday, representatives from HDL Engineering Consultants and the Mat-Su Borough came to
Tips for Healthy Living 3-22-2019
Host Diane Ziegner talks with Talkeetna Librarian Geri Denkewalter about a local branch of a nationwide program for men and women over 40 who would like to strengthen their bodies,
Assembly approves new full-time ambulance crews
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved a plan for two new full-time ambulance crews, one of which will be located in the Northern Susitna Valley. The ordinance approving the restructure
Early breakup puts a time crunch on logistics "up the tracks"
The last two weeks of March is a busy time for Alaskans who live off the road system. These folks need to re-supply cabins and be prepared for Spring break-up
Hundreds compete in 2019 Oosik Classic
Shortly after noon on Saturday, the 2019 Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour began. The event began with the 50k race, followed half-an-hour later by the 25km skiers. Fifty-one skiers
Anja Radano completes 2019 Iditarod
Talkeetna musher Anja Radano has finished her second Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Radano checked into Nome shortly before 8:00 am yesterday morning with ten dogs in harness. Her team’s
Susitna Writer's Voice--"A Very Brave Bird", part 2, by Robin Song
A quick recap: on February eleventh I rescued a hen who had lost both her feet to frostbite, and was hoping to meet with a Veterinarian from Haines who had
Fatal crash closes Parks Highway near Mile 89
A fatal collision south of Talkeetna shut down the Parks Highway for much of Friday afternoon. According to Alaska State Troopers, the crash was reported shortly after 11:00 am. According