Su Valley Voice for September 24th, 2020: Voices of KTNA
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by KTNA staff and volunteers both past and present. They discussed why they value community radio, and shared some
School district and teachers union reach tentative contract deal
The Mat-Su Borough School District and Mat-Su Education Association have reached a tentative contract agreement, avoiding the threat of a teacher strike. In a joint press conference Thursday afternoon, Superintendent
Sunshine Clinic check-in for September 18th, 2020
On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Dr. George Hightower, Medical Director at Sunshine Community Health Center. Their latest discussion covered health topics and concerns as the winter months approach,
Su Valley Voice for September 17th, 2020: Monica Stein-Olson
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Monica Stein-Olson, Democratic candidate for House District 10. They discussed many issues facing the state, including COVID-19, the economy,
Borough Assembly eases CARES Act grant business license requirements, increases maximum grant amount
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly made significant changes to its CARES Act small business grant program. The meeting followed a work session, where the status of the program was
Mat-Su teachers' union initiates strike vote
The Mat-Su Education Association warned two weeks ago that a strike vote could take place if negotiations for teacher contracts did not resume. On Tuesday, the union made good on
Sunshine Clinic check-in for September 11th, 2020
On Friday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Behavioral Health Manager Sarah Blanning for our weekly Sunshine Community Health Center check-in. They discussed mental health challenges surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,
Su Valley Voice for September 10th, 2020: Ballot Measure 2
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with representatives from Alaskans for Better Elections, the group supporting Ballot Measure 2. If approved in November, the measure would
Borough processing CARES Act grant requests as second round begins
The Mat-Su Borough’s second round of CARES Act grants has begun, and the first round of grants is being disbursed according to the borough’s grant website. In total, about three-quarters