Iditarod Report for March 4th, 2024
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is underway! KTNA will bring you daily updates on the Last Great Race with insights from local Iditarod veterans. This year, we are featuring
Rep. McCabe Speaks on Newly Introduced Bills
Recently, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Rep. Kevin McCabe about bills he recently introduced in the Alaska House as well as the status of major discussions like education funding. The
Friends of Benka Lake Hold Public Meeting to Update Lawsuit Status
On Sunday, the Friends of Benka Lake held an informal public meeting in Talkeetna to discuss the current state of the lawsuit the organization has filed against Jan and Britte
School Board Acts on Library Committee Recommendations
The Mat-Su Borough School Board has acted on the first round of book recommendations from its Library Citizens Advisory Committee. At its meeting on February 21st, the school board took
Oregon Man Killed in Denali Highway Crash
An Oregon man was killed in a snowmachine crash on the Denali Highway Friday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 70-year-old Glenn Cantor of Bend, Oregon was riding
School Administration to Recommend Action on Challenged Books
Mat-Su Borough School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani is expected to present a proposal to the school board this week on how to approach books that have been reviewed by
Borough Manager Suspends Library Book Challenges After "Shouting Contest" and "Name-Calling"
Last week, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown announced that the borough’s Challenged Materials Review Committee for libraries would be put on hold after its January meeting. In his weekly post
Mat-Su School District Sued Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a new lawsuit against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District over its policy regarding transgender students using restrooms and locker rooms that match their
Su Valley Voice for January 25th, 2024: Ice Festival and Three Rivers Alliance
This week on Su Valley Voice it’s about ice, skis, fire and a preview of the events in the upcoming 3rd Annual Talkeetna Ice Festival. In the second half of the show,