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Residents Gather to Talk About Proposed Pedestrian-Only Main Street

January 14, 2026 | Jenny Willoughby

Pedestrian and vehicle traffic conflicts in downtown Talkeetna have been brought up by community members over the years, most recently in 2025. Last summer, residents were surprised when a new … Residents Gather to Talk About Proposed Pedestrian-Only Main Street

Local Birders Tally for Great Christmas Bird Count

January 9, 2026 | Jenny Willoughby

Twenty-two volunteer counters braved the 14-degree weather to tally as many birds as they could during the 2025 Great Christmas Bird Count in the Upper Susitna Valley. The count covers … Local Birders Tally for Great Christmas Bird Count

Su Valley Voice:  Healthy Starts at Home

January 8, 2026 | Trisha Costello

In this episode we feature Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly check-in with KTNA listeners.   In addition to hearing updates on services, jobs and events, we spend the … Su Valley Voice:  Healthy Starts at Home

Cheryl Metiva, Director of Marketing- Three Bears Alaska/Fred Becker, Executive Director Mat-Su Food Bank/Glenda Ledford, President-Elect Mat-Su Food Bank & Mayor of Wasilla/John Spaulding, Director of Mat-Su Food Bank & Controller of Three Bears Alaska/Julie Morales, CFO of Three Bears Alaska.

Percentage of Local Sales Benefit Food Bank, Pantry

January 7, 2026 | Jenny Willoughby

Shop With a Purpose, a local program through Three Bears Alaska, designates one day each year to donate a percentage of food and fuel sales to the local communities. Every … Percentage of Local Sales Benefit Food Bank, Pantry

Planning Commission Votes to Approve Reclassifying Land for Shooting Range

January 6, 2026 | Jenny Willoughby

District 7 Mat-Su Borough Assemblymember Ron Bernier proposed a shooting range on Zero Lake Road near Willow. But first, the Borough-owned land will need to be reclassified. The Borough Planning … Planning Commission Votes to Approve Reclassifying Land for Shooting Range

Alaska Radon Interactive Map available at https://dggs.alaska.gov/hazards/radon.html accessed January 2026.

Free Radon Test Kits Available

January 5, 2026 | Jenny Willoughby

January is National Radon Action Month, an effort through the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. According to AGGS Alaska Radon Program Manager … Free Radon Test Kits Available

Artist with local roots receives Rasmuson award

January 5, 2026 | Phillip Manning

The Rasmuson Foundation recently honored former Talkeetna resident CJ Harrell with a 2025 Individual Artist Project Award.  One of 50 recipients named in the grant cycle, Harrell intends to use … Artist with local roots receives Rasmuson award

Talkeetna Water Well Site Protection Site

Borough says Talkeetna water safe after pressure loss

January 3, 2026 | Phillip Manning

On Friday night, the Talkeetna Water System experienced a loss in pressure due to a mechanical issue, according to Amanda Fleming with the Mat-Su Borough.  Water service was restored, but … Borough says Talkeetna water safe after pressure loss

Su Valley Voice: Happy New Year!

January 1, 2026 | Trisha Costello

This show aired live on New Years Day, 2026.  Host Trisha Costello and KTNA News Producer Colleen Love welcomed the New Year by first looking back at shows produced in … Su Valley Voice: Happy New Year!

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