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,
BLM Begins Alaska Long Trail Feasibility Studies
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has begun feasibility studies for the Alaska Long Trail. The trail is being proposed as a National Scenic Trail, and authorization and funding for
Su Valley Voice for January 18th, 2024: Family Business
Small businesses are a staple of the Susitna Valley economy. Some of those have been in the same family for more than one generation. On this episode of Su Valley
Pre-Session Interview with Rep. McCabe
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins on Tuesday. In advance of the opening gavel, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Representative Kevin McCabe about his priorities for the session,