Permaculture at Bare Hands Farm
by: Katie Writer – KTNA When Talkeetna residents think of what goes on at the Grove, they often think of live music, community gatherings, and micro-greens. This past year, owners
Firefighters Respond to Wildfire in Meadow Lakes Area
Update: The fire, officially called the Sunrise Fire, has grown to between twelve and fifteen acres. Winds are reported as “erratic.” Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Division of Forestry firefighters are
Talkeetna Recycling Receives MEA Grant for Cardboard Program
Cardboard recycling in the Upper Valley is one step closer to becoming a reality. At Monday night’s meeting of the Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. board of directors, recycling committee chair
With residency records updated, Geri McCann intends to run for Talkeetna Council board again
The former Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. board member whose seat was vacated says she has her residency documents sorted out. At its April meeting, the board members present voted
Reading program brings students, volunteers, and books together
An after-school program at the Talkeetna library is bringing together young students and adult community members to promote literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading. KTNA’s Phillip Manning visited
Trapper Creek Revenue Sharing Voting Open Through May 14th
Revenue sharing voting has begun in Trapper Creek. Revenue sharing funds come from the state to the Mat-Su Borough, which then allows community councils to distribute them. Four items are
Su Valley Voice: Fire Preparedness
This week on Su-Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning spoke with Norm McDonald, Fire Management Officer with the Alaska Division of Forestry, about the upcoming fire season, fire response, and fire
Borough plans work before discharging from Talkeetna sewer lagoon
The Talkeetna sewer lagoon will undergo additional maintenance before discharging treated water into the Talkeetna River. According to Mat-Su Borough Public Works Director Terry Dolan, the borough has begun
Talkeetna Council forced to re-fill vacancy due to residency restrictions
At it’s April 4th meeting, the Talkeetna Community Council Inc. board of directors filled a vacancy left by a resignation. Now, residency requirements mean it will have to do so