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Jessica Stevens Community Foundation announces recipients for Community Improvement Grants

The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation has announced the recipients of their community improvement grants. After receiving a lot of community support, a larger total sum was given out this year,

The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation has announced the recipients of their community improvement grants.
After receiving a lot of community support, a larger total sum was given out this year, totaling $6,000.
Among the highlights of grant recipients include a grant to Cook Inlet Keeper, who  will come to town to do water testing. Other organizations awarded grants include The Upper Susitna Senior Center, the Talkeetna Historical Society received a grant to assist with Belle’s Barn interpretive trail, the Denali Arts Council got a grant for youth art opportunities. Sunshine Transit received a grant for mobility operations, the Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District received funding for the Youth Conservation Corps. The northern Susitna Institute was given a grant to publish their 2013 catalog, and the Friends of the Talkeetna Library received a grant in support of constructing a new library and community center.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM