Borough anticipates economic boon with railroad extension
The Alaska State legislature appropriated $57 million for the design and further studies on the proposed railroad extension, connecting Port MacKenzie to the Interior. The Mat-Su Borough hopes this rail
The Alaska State legislature appropriated $57 million for the design and further studies on the proposed railroad extension, connecting Port MacKenzie to the Interior. The Mat-Su Borough hopes this rail extension would stimulate the economy. KTNA’s Diana Haecker has this report.
Click here for the Surface Transportation Board EIS documentation.
The economic reports and studies can be found at the Mat-Su Borough’s economic development site here.
Read More
Su Valley Voice for August 13, 2026: Wild Salmon Weekend
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA's Phillip Manning spoke with Margaret Stern with Susitna River Coalition and Autumn Merritt with Talkeetna Historical Society about the second annual Wild Salmon Weekend, which begins on August 14.
L.A. Film Crew Wraps Up in Talkeetna
For the past four weeks, Talkeetna residents may have seen a film crew capturing scenes around town. KTNA’
Sunshine Community Health Center Wins Award
The Sunshine Community Health Center was awarded a grant of over $200,000 by The Alaska Department of
Partial Solar Eclipse on August 12
by Kathleen Fleming A Partial Solar Eclipse will be visible from Alaska during the morning of Wednesday, August