The dormant Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board (SBRRAB) is being reactivated to review the Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Management Plan. The Little Susitna, the Deshka, the Talkeetna River, Lake … Recreation River Advisory Board reactivated

The Mat-Su Borough Planning Services Division unveiled a robust series of goals this month to the Talkeetna Community Council.  Four Borough planners attended the Council’s monthly meeting and presented timelines … Borough Planning Department outlines plans to Talkeetna Community Council

Area residents testified for over an hour at the Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting this week about the proposed West Susitna Access Road, and the sentiment was predominantly negative.  On the … Mat-Su Assembly delays vote on West Susitna Access Road

The Mat-Su School Board seated newly elected members, Thomas Bergey and Jubilee Underwood, at its regularly scheduled November meeting. Bergey was re-elected to the school board, and Underwood takes the … School Board seats new members, is deadlocked on vote for President

Further context: While Mike Sterling was a key player in getting Sunshine Transit started, a large group of community members recognized the need for public transit at a local symposium … For Sunshine Transit, COVID-19 has meant challenges and new opportunities for growth

Just under 100 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Mat-Su School District last week.  That is the lowest total case count the district has had since school opened.  Most … Letter to Valley parents aimed at reducing school absences

After Leslie Bush’s son, Mekhi, experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a routine childhood vaccine, she was hesitant to vaccinate her son against COVID-19.  After consulting with a physician, she made … Northern Valley youth wins scholarship in final vaccine sweepstakes drawing

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) Board of Directors voted to accept $8.5 million from the State of Alaska this week.  The money is intended to support a … AIDEA Accepts $8.5 Million for West Susitna Access Road

Note: Alaska Nature Guides is a business member of KTNA. Howard Carbone, owner of Alaska Nature Guides, is familiar with the controversy regarding materials extraction near his home in Talkeetna.  … Talkeetna Business Owner says Comsat Quarry will harm his livelihood