# KTNA 88.9FM
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## Pages
- [About KTNA](https://ktna.org/about.md) - Mission To enrich and connect the communities of the Upper Susitna Valley through informational and cultural programming. Values that Guide Our Work • Commitment to Community – elevating local voices and stories of the upper Susitna Valley to foster community identity and connection • Independent –…
- [KTNA Accessibility Statement](https://ktna.org/accessibility-statement.md) - KTNA is committed to making our website and digital services accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We aim to provide an experience that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Conformance goal KTNA aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibil…
- [Todays Announcements](https://ktna.org/announcements.md) - KTNA maintains an online announcement and classified page to help keep our listeners informed. Announcements are mainly for nonprofits. Classifieds are for nonprofits as well as individual needs. The KTNA Community Calendar includes all announcements plus additional community events happening at lo…
- [On-Air Schedule & Archive](https://ktna.org/archive.md) - October 2026October 2026.pdf318 KBdownload-circle KTNA 88.9 FM Schedule & Archive Choose a recent date and time to hear programs you missed. Open archive in a new tab How to listen Select a date, choose a time, then use the player controls in the archive below. Loading the KTNA archive... Loading t…
- [Business Sponsorship](https://ktna.org/business-sponsorship.md) - KTNA is supported by business and nonprofits through grants, underwriting, web tiles and sponsorships.
- [Community Calendar](https://ktna.org/calendar.md) - Find upcoming events, public meetings, nonprofit announcements, and community happenings in the Upper Susitna Valley. To submit an event, use the Submit Announcement form or contact KTNA at info@ktna.org.
- [Contact KTNA](https://ktna.org/contact.md) - Reach the newsroom, the studio, or the office — we're here in Talkeetna and ready to help. Office: (907) 733-1700 News: (907) 733-1900 Studio: (907) 733-1200 Email: info@ktna.org Physical: 13764 Second Street Mailing: PO Box 300 Talkeetna, AK 99676 Link: FCC Online Public File Public File Assistanc…
- [Denali Echoes](https://ktna.org/denali-echoes.md) - KTNA provides Denali Echoes as a service to our listeners. * Use the online form to submit a new echo or send an email to info@ktna.org. Messages can be left on voicemail in the on-air studio at 907-733-1200. * Echoes are listed on ktna.org and air for a couple days, during our local news and annou…
- [Donation & Membership](https://ktna.org/donation-membership.md) - Become a member of YOUR community radio station! Memberships with KTNA are vital for the station’s daily operations, allowing us to continue our mission — to enrich and connect the communities of the Upper Susitna Valley through cultural and informational programming. The support our Members provid…
- [General Policy for Announcements / Classifieds / Calendar](https://ktna.org/general-policy-for-announcements-classifieds-calendar.md) - KTNA is a non-profit community radio station with a mission “to provide a broad base of educational, cultural and informative programming to challenge, broaden and enrich the listening audience” and “to foster a sense of community within the Upper Susitna Valley.” As a public radio station, we rece…
- [Listen to KTNA 88.9 FM](https://ktna.org/live-radio.md) - Live from Talkeetna Listen to KTNA 88.9 FM Community-powered news, music, and voices from the Upper Susitna Valley. 88.9 FM KTNA live stream Press play to listen live Your browser does not support live audio. Ready to play live. On air now Current show and playlist Loading current program informati…
- [KTNA’s On-air Volunteers](https://ktna.org/on-air-volunteers.md) - KTNA has a dedicated group of volunteers that read the news and play music to inform and entertain our listeners. We appreciate their contributions and recognize them individually below. You can view our schedule to see when you can catch their show. Robert Ambrose - DJ for Rhythm Connection Rhythm…
- [KTNA Personnel](https://ktna.org/personnel.md) - Phillip Manning, General Manager Phone: 907 733 1700 Email: manager@ktna.org Christie Seay, Program Director Phone: 907 733 1700 Email: info@ktna.org Annie Bradley, Communications & Development Coordinator Phone: 907 733 1700 Email: supportKTNA@ktna.org Trisha Costello, Su Valley Voice Host Email:…
- [Privacy Policy](https://ktna.org/privacy-policy.md) - Effective Date: 01/01/2023 Applies To: The KTNA mobile application and the website located at ktna.org Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc., operating as KTNA, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you use the KTNA mobile applicatio…
- [Public Documents](https://ktna.org/public-documents.md) - Corporate Documents KTNA Articles of Incorporation KTNA Tax Exempt Status Letter State of Alaska Certificate of Compliance Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc. Bylaws Strategic Planning KTNA Strategic Plan 2019-2023 Corporation for Public Broadcasting Reports CPB-SAS Local Content & Service Report 2023…
- [Shop and Support with Fred Meyer](https://ktna.org/shop-and-merch.md) - SUPPORT KTNA WHILE YOU SHOP As an alternative, we encourage you to to link your Fred Meyer Rewards card online to support KTNA as you shop. It is an easy and convenient way to earn Community Rewards for KTNA while still earning you your personal rewards, fuel points and dividends. * Go to fredmeyer…
- [Programs](https://ktna.org/shows.md) - Local Programs produced by KTNA Su Valley Voice by Trisha Costello Learn more Susitna Writer Voice by Various Volunteers Learn more Six Minute Science by Jenny Willoughby Learn more Rising Readers (2023 -2025) Learn more The Dirt by Jenny Willoughby Learn more The Blue Tarp (2020-2024) by Phillip M…
- [Submit Announcement/Classified/Denali Echo/Calendar](https://ktna.org/submit-announcement-classified-denali-echo-calendar.md) - Click here to review our policies before submission
- [Terms of Use for KTNA services](https://ktna.org/tos.md) - Effective Date: 06/22/2026 Please read these terms carefully. Welcome to KTNA, Talkeetna Community Radio Inc (“KTNA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of KTNA Services, as defined below. By using, accessing, listening to, submitting information to, donating th…
- [Volunteer](https://ktna.org/volunteer.md) - KTNA is a fun place to volunteer and connect with your community! Call us at 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org to find out more. Volunteer Behind-the-Scenes KTNA has many projects that need attention. Volunteers help us get important work done and keep our expenses low so we can focus on providin…

## Posts
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - October 19th, 2026, Acceptance pt 2 by Ruth Wood and Kathy Trump](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-october-19th-2026-acceptance-pt-2-by-ruth-wood-and-kathy-trump-copy.md) - This is the second of a new 3-part Susitna Writer's Voice featuring a story written and read by Kathy Trump and Ruth Wood.
- [Port MacKenzie Project Re-Energized With Federal Funds](https://ktna.org/port-mackenzie-project-re-energized-with-federal-funds.md) - The rail extension will connect the port to the main railroad line in Houston
- [Double Fatal Car Crash in Trapper Creek](https://ktna.org/double-fatal-crash-in-trapper-creek.md) - Two Fairbanks residents died in a head-on collision on the Parks Highway in Trapper Creek on Monday, according to Alaska State Troopers.
- [Residents worry that a proposed land transfer near Houston could open the door to data centers](https://ktna.org/residents-worry-that-a-proposed-land-transfer-near-houston-could-open-the-door-to-data-centers.md) - Some community members fear the transfer could limit their ability to use the land and bring in unwanted forms of development.
- [Gubernatorial Hopeful Visits Talkeetna for Meet & Greet](https://ktna.org/gubernatorial-hopeful-visits-talkeetna-for-meet-greet.md) - Gubernatorial candidate, Jonathan Kreiss-Tompkins, also known as JKT, visited Talkeetna recently on the campaign trail. He greeted an audience at the Talkeetna Inn of over 70 people. It wasn’t the first time JKT has campaigned in Talkeetna. According to JKT, visiting communities and listening to re…
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - October 11th, 2026, Acceptance pt 1 by Ruth Wood and Kathy Trump](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-october-11th-2026-acceptance-pt-1-by-ruth-wood-and-kathy-trump.md) - This is the first of a new 3-part Susitna Writer's Voice featuring a story written and read by Kathy Trump and Ruth Wood.
- [Su Valley Voice for October 15, 2026: Government Check-In](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-october-15-2026-government-check-in.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning shared pre-recorded interviews with two candidates and shared information about the November 3 election.
- [Bean-A-Fit Dishes Out Almost Four Decades of Philanthropy](https://ktna.org/bean-a-fit.md) - The Talkeetna Bean-A-Fit Crew has been dishing out soup at a community meal for almost 40 years. KTNA’s Colleen Love spoke with one of the founders of the annual event, and to those who continue to host the local fundraiser for Beans Cafe every fall. 20261013Bean A Fit0:00/214.3921× Renamary Rauche…
- [Talkeetna Local Takes on National Karaoke Competition](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-local-takes-on-national-karaoke-competition.md) - Singer-songwriter Kayti Heller, who performs as Aspenyarrow, hadn’t considered karaoke as a part of her professional music career. But when Heller, who grew up in Talkeetna, heard that judges at the national karaoke competition were often from television talent shows like The Voice and American Ido…
- [West Su Access Road on Permitting Fast Track](https://ktna.org/west-su-access-road-on-permitting-fast-track.md) - The West Susitna Access Road is now on a fast track for permitting approval.
- [Mat-Su Assembly pushes for school to start after Labor Day](https://ktna.org/mat-su-assembly-pushes-for-school-to-start-after-labor-day.md) - A parent survey will go out before any changes are considered, school board members said.
- [Capital Campaign at Upper Susitna Food Pantry](https://ktna.org/upper-susitna-food-pantry-capital-campaign.md) - The pantry has plans for a 48x90 square foot building. This extra space would give the organization room for a prep kitchen, bathroom, waiting room, walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
- [Talkeetna Community Council Updates](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-community-council-updates.md) - updates on the Talkeetna Fire Department, several open public comment periods, and the acceptance of candidates for the November TCCI Board Election
- [Fall Membership Drive](https://ktna.org/fall-membership-drive.md) - We are excited for this years fall membership drive and look forward to engaging with all of our listeners! This years Fall Membership Drive is from October 12th through October 16th.
- [Short-Term Erosion Mitigation Projects](https://ktna.org/short-term-erosion-projects.md) - At last week’s stakeholder coordination meeting on Talkeetna’s ongoing erosion and flooding problem, they decided to undertake four short-term erosion mitigation projects. These projects include airstrip repairs, property buy-outs, Talkeetna Spur Road erosion mitigation and a new evacuation plan. T…
- [StarDate Susitna 10-4-26, by Kathleen Fleming](https://ktna.org/stardate-susitna-10-4-26-by-kathleen-fleming.md) - There are a number of interesting astronomical events coming up, mostly having to do with the Moon's social schedule.
- [Improvements on Mainstreet](https://ktna.org/improvements-on-mainstreet.md) - On September 30th, the Mainstreet Area Improvement Committee met for the first time since last April to review past successes and set future priorities. Members agreed to continue convening throughout this fall. The Talkeetna Community Council formed the committee to improve the Mainstreet area by…
- [Summer Erosion Brings Water Line Work](https://ktna.org/summer-erosion-brings-water-line-work.md) - The project included installing a water valve, removing two fire hydrants, and installing a new hydrant in front of Susitna River Lodge
- [Backpack Reigns as Alaska's Fattest Bear](https://ktna.org/backpack-reigns-as-alaskas-fattest-bear.md) - The hunt for Alaska’s Fattest Bear has come to an end. A new Fat Bear Week Champion has been crowned. The competition between the two finalists was intense, but Bear 89 - “Backpack” came out on top, defeating Bear 910 - “Dancing Queen” by just 2% of the votes. Backpack is the son of Holly, the 2018…
- [Susitna Writers Voice September 27th, 2026 - some poems by Corinne Smith](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-september-27th-2026-some-poems-by-corinne-smith.md) - A new episode from Corinne Smith, reading original poems about fall and winter in Alaska and beyond.
- [Petersville Organization Requests Funding to Support Trails, Rescue Operations](https://ktna.org/petersville-organization-requests-funding-to-support-trails-rescue-operations.md) - The Petersville Trails and Rescue Center is already partially built, but more funds are needed to finish the project.
- [Reading Mentors is Back Up and Running](https://ktna.org/reading-mentors-is-back-up-and-running.md) - The Talkeetna Public Library’s Reading Mentors program started back up last week and will continue through the end of November. The program is a collaboration between the library, Friends of the Talkeetna Library and Sunshine Transit. Every Tuesday, a handful of elementary kids skip the school bus…
- [Village Park Restroom Upgrades](https://ktna.org/village-park-restroom-upgrades.md) - Talkeetna’s Village Park restroom is due soon for a new ADA-accessible sidewalk and landscape remediation around the facility. The park restrooms have received several improvements over the years, including the installation of new toilets in April 2024 with the help of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP…
- [Mat-Su Assembly bans borough use of Flock-style license plate readers](https://ktna.org/mat-su-assembly-bans-borough-use-of-flock-style-license-plate-readers.md) - The ban blocks the borough from using the cameras or paying for or being a part of projects that do.
- [Alaska State Parks Updates Existing Reservation System](https://ktna.org/alaska-state-parks-updates-existing-reservation-system.md) - Alaska State Parks is transitioning to a new reservation system at the end of this month. Public use cabins and reservable campsites in the park system are currently hosted through Aspira - Reserve America. That contract expires on September 27th. Beginning October 1st, reservations will be hosted…
- [Su Valley Voice for September 17, 2026: Hello Community Season!](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-september-17-2026-goodbye-summer-tourist-season-hello-community-season.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice - Goodbye Summer Tourist Season... Hello Community Season! We'll discussing the many ways our community comes back together during the cooler, longer and darker months. From meetings to events to other gatherings, the community is hardly asleep.
- [Talkeetna Roadhouse Is Changing Hands After 30 Years](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-roadhouse-changes-hands-after-30-years.md) - The Talkeetna Roadhouse is changing hands at the end of the month. To celebrate 30 years of donning an apron, owner Trisha Costello hosted a potluck to introduce the new owner, Bee McLaughlin. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this story. 20260922TKA Roadhouse Sale0:00/132.3841× The scene was crowded at the…
- [Alaska Celebrates its Fattest Bears During Fat Bear Week](https://ktna.org/alaska-celebrates-its-fattest-bears-during-fat-bear-week.md) - During a summer feeding frenzy, the brown bears in Katmai National Park can grow to an enormous size. Katmai National Park rangers celebrate this feat annually by hosting Fat Bear Week. Sixteen bears in this year's contest will vie for the title as Fat Bear Week kicks off. KTNA’s Colleen Love has m…
- [StarDate Susitna 9-20-26, by Kathleen Fleming](https://ktna.org/stardate-susitna-9-20-26-by-kathleen-fleming.md) - Dark skies are back, and so is StarDate Susitna. Kathleen Fleming will talk about the Fall Equinox, which is coming up on Tuesday the 22nd, as well as where to look for several planets visible in the mornings and evenings, when the clouds part.
- [MEA Has Solutions for Decreasing Gas in Short Term](https://ktna.org/mea-has-solutions-for-decreasing-gas-in-short-term.md) - Gas production was the topic at a State Joint Resources Committee meeting last week.
- [Poor Road Conditions in Trapper Creek](https://ktna.org/poor-road-conditions-in-trapper-creek.md) - Crews start work on Susitna River Road and Bradley Road
- [Su Valley Voice for September 17, 2026: Government Check-In](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-september-17-2026-government-check-in.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Representative Kevin McCabe to discuss a variety of topics related to state government.
- [AIDEA to Fund West Susitna Access Road Advancement](https://ktna.org/aidea-to-fund-west-susitna-access-road-advancement.md) - Twenty five million dollars has just been approved to advance building efforts for the West Susitna Access Road.
- [Mat-Su Assembly calls for industrial projects at Point MacKenzie, West Susitna; opposes AIDEA transfer](https://ktna.org/mat-su-assembly-calls-for-industrial-projects-at-point-mackenzie-west-susitna-opposes-aidea-transfer.md) - The proposed state plan would gift AIDEA nearly 20,000 acres of state recreation land near Houston.
- [Hurricane Gulch Bridge to be Refurbished](https://ktna.org/hurricane-gulch-bridge-to-be-refurbished.md) - The Alaska Railroad’s longest bridge over Hurricane Gulch will soon get a much-needed makeover.
- [Nearly 8,000 Matanuska Electric users have unclaimed cash waiting](https://ktna.org/nearly-8-000-matanuska-electric-users-have-unclaimed-cash-waiting.md) - MEA members can check an online list to see if they have a waiting payout.
- [Talkeetna Takes to the Trails to Support Healthy Kids](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-takes-to-the-trails-to-support-healthy-kids.md) - The annual Talkeetna Trail Race was held last weekend in Talkeetna. 190 participants lined up at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and finished their journey at the Denali Arts Hangar. Three races of varying distances were held simultaneously. 49 runners participated in the 25K race. Luke Steele placed 1…
- [Local Democrat Runs for House District 30](https://ktna.org/local-democrat-runs-for-house-district-30.md) - Edited on Sept. 14 Local voters will find Talkeetna Democrat Sandra Loomis on their ballot on November 3rd. She’s running against incumbent Kevin McCabe, Doug Massie and Doyle Holmes. She’s the only democrat vying for a House District 30 seat. In 2007, when Susitna Valley High School burned down, L…
- [Hydroponic and Community Gardens Feed Local Residents](https://ktna.org/hydroponic-and-community-gardens-feed-local-residents.md) - The Upper-Susitna Food Pantry in Talkeetna has created a hydroponic operation that, along with a Community Garden, is feeding a number of local residents during the summer months. KTNA’s Colleen Love has more. 20260909 Food Pantry Produce0:00/129.5521× LuAnne Carroll-Tysdal is the Executive Directo…
- [Su Valley Voice for September 10, 2026: KTNA Staff Spotlight](https://ktna.org/su-valley.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning spoke with new KTNA staff members Annie Bradley and Marion Chesterton about their roles at the station.
- [Local Politician Spotlight](https://ktna.org/local-politician-spotlight.md) - Talkeetna Republican Ryan Sheldon is advancing to the General Election on Nov. 3. He’s the only candidate from the community running to represent Alaska Senate District O. He’s running against incumbent Republican George Rauscher and Democrat Peter Bauer. He says he wanted to run because he thinks…
- [New Book Recounts the First All-Woman Ascent of Denali](https://ktna.org/new-book-profiles-the-first-all-woman-ascent-of-denali.md) - Author, Cassidy Randall, is on tour to promote her book Thirty Below. Randall spoke about the book at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge to both visitors and the local mountaineering community. Thirty Below is the gripping account of the first ascent of Denali, or of any major peak, by an all-woman team.…
- [Sheep Creek Lodge Faces Hardship](https://ktna.org/sheep-creek-lodge-faces-hardship.md) - A local institution, Sheep Creek Lodge, faces catastrophic business struggles. Trouble arrived when a septic tank on their property failed on August 7th. It’s a lodge and a restaurant located at Mile 88 of the Parks Highway. But, co-owner Jessi Leach says, it’s also a community center, where they h…
- [Assembly Accepts Grant for Talkeetna Airstrip Revetment Repairs](https://ktna.org/assembly-accepts-grant-for-talkeetna-airstrip-revetment-repairs.md) - The Talkeetna Airmen’s Association is working with the Mat-Su Borough for repairs to the Village Airstrip revetment.
- [Su Valley Voice for September 3, 2026: Sunshine Clinic Check-in](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-september-3-2026-sunshine-clinic-check-in.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice we’re featuring Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly check-in. September is Suicide Awareness Month and we'll be discussing the topic of Behavioral Health.
- [Talkeetna Skatepark Receives AARP Grant](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-skatepark-receives-aarp-grant.md) - The Talkeetna Skatepark has received an $11,000 Community Challenge grant from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Since its debut in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has funded almost 3,000 grants, investing over $32 million in projects nationwide, with a focus on strengthening h…
- [Sandhill Cranes Arrive in Trapper Creek](https://ktna.org/sandhill-cranes-arrive-in-trapper-creek.md) - Sandhill cranes have already arrived at the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary, a bit ahead of schedule, before their long journey to California.
- [Bradley Road Bridge to be Constructed in 2027](https://ktna.org/bradley-road-bridge-to-be-constructed-in-2027-2.md) - Funding for Trapper Creek’s Bradley Road Bridge was approved at last week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting.
- [Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-august-20-2026-river-erosion.md) - 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.
- [State Posts Unofficial Primary Election Results](https://ktna.org/state-posts-unofficial-primary-election-results.md) - Both the Alaska Senate and House seats that represent the Northern Susitna Valely are up for election this year.
- [ADF&G Declares Zero Harvest  for Coho Salmon](https://ktna.org/adf-g-declares-zero-harvest-for-coho-salmon.md) - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced that it is prohibiting the retention of coho salmon, 16 inches or greater in length, within the Susitna and Little Susitna River drainages. The order is effective from August 19th through the remainder of 2026. According to Fish and Game, the Lit…
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - Song Story for August 16, 2026 with Mario Carboni](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-song-story-for-august-16-2026-with-mario-carboni.md) - In this Song Story version of Susitna Writers Voice, Mario Carboni talks about recording and producing a Jimmy Rogers tune with Norm Hamlett for his Hello Heartache album. This episode was produced by Corinne Smith.
- [Su Valley Voice for August 13, 2026: Wild Salmon Weekend](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-august-13-2026-wild-salmon-weekend.md) - 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](https://ktna.org/l-a-film-crew-wraps-up-in-talkeetna.md) - For the past four weeks, Talkeetna residents may have seen a film crew capturing scenes around town. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this story… 20260810Halfway Nowhere0:00/142.994285714285721× A Los Angeles-based film crew has spent the last month filming a movie in Talkeetna called Halfway Nowhere. Finn…
- [Sunshine Community Health Center Wins Award](https://ktna.org/sunshine-community-health-center-wins-monet-award.md) - The Sunshine Community Health Center was awarded a grant of over $200,000 by The Alaska Department of Health last week. In early August, the Department of Health announced the first projects to be awarded funds through the Rural Health Transformation Program. The announcement begins a series of mon…
- [Partial Solar Eclipse on August 12](https://ktna.org/partial-solar-eclipse-on-august-12.md) - by Kathleen Fleming A Partial Solar Eclipse will be visible from Alaska during the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. A Solar Eclipse is possible at the time of New Moon if the alignment is perfect. This time the alignment will create a Total Solar Eclipse for a narrow band in the North Atlantic, f…
- [Su Valley Voice for August 6, 2026: Sunshine Community Health Center](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-august-6-2026-sunshine-community-health-center.md) - SVV Rebroadcast 202608060:00/3584.9648531× This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning spoke with Polly Smith, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This month's topic for the Sunshine Community Health Center check-in was Well Child Visits, Sports Physi…
- [MEA says Rolling Blackouts Possible under Worst-Case Winter Gas Shortage](https://ktna.org/mea-says-rolling-blackouts-possible-under-worst-case-winter-gas-shortage.md) - The plan would help Enstar continue providing natural gas to heat homes.
- [Flood Watch Issued through Friday Morning for parts of the Susitna Valley](https://ktna.org/flood-2.md) - For the second time in recent weeks, the Upper Susitna Valley is under a flood watch beginning Tuesday morning. According to a statement from the National Weather Service, three to five inches of rain are expected to fall in the upper Yentna, Susitna, and Chulitna basins through Wednesday. The floo…
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - Song Story for August 2, 2026 with Mario Carboni](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-song-story-for-august-2-2026-with-mario-carboni.md) - In this first episode of Song Story, a new segment of Susitna Writers Voice, musician Mario Carboni talks about the title track to his album Hello Heartache. Song Story is produced by Corinne Smith. SWV MarioCarboni HelloHeartache Jul20260:00/500.550681×
- [The Dirt: Archive 03/19/24-07/16/25](https://ktna.org/the-dirt-archive-03-19-24-07-16-25.md) - The complete archive of The Dirt is now available, featuring every episode from 03/19/24 through 07/16/25 in one place. You can also access the show in the local programs catalog page.
- [Liquid Assets: Archive EP 1-39](https://ktna.org/liquid-assets-archive-ep-1-39.md) - The complete archive of Liquid Assets is now available, featuring every episode from Episode 1 through 39 in one place. You can also access the show in the local programs catalog page.
- [Talkeetna Librarian to Retire After Four Decades](https://ktna.org/tkalibrarianretires.md) - 20260728TKA Librarian Retires 0:00/162.3055331× Local librarian, Geri Denkewalter has a long history with libraries. She says her earliest memories are of visiting libraries when she was a child. As a military wife and mother of five, she often brought her own children to libraries, wherever her fa…
- [Six Minute Science: Archive EP 1-56](https://ktna.org/6-minute-science-archive-ep-1-43-2.md) - The complete archive of Six Minute Science is now available, featuring all the episode in one place. You can also access the show in the local programs catalog page.
- [The Blue Tarp: Archive S1-S5](https://ktna.org/the-blue-tarp.md) - The complete archive of The Blue Tarp is now available, featuring every episode from Seasons 1 through 5 in one place. You can also access the show in the local programs catalog page.
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - July 26, 2026, Talkeetna Date, by Michael Potter](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-july-27-2026-talkeetna-date-by-michael-potter.md) - The next Susitna Writer's Voice is a new one from Michael Potter. Inspired by a local meal on a date night with his wife, Michael presents his own recipe for smoked salmon over creamy orzo. SWV Talkeetna Date0:00/668.7340821×Episode 9 Talkeetna Date NightEpisode 9 Talkeetna Date Night.pdf37 KBdownl…
- [Su Valley Voice for July 16, 2026: Alaska House Candidates](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-july-16-2026-alaska-house-candidates.md) - 20260716SVV Web0:00/3616.292631× This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning spoke with Sandra Loomis, candidate for Alaska House District 30 and Rep. Kevin McCabe, who currently represents District 30 and is running for re-election.
- [Heavy Rain Causes High Water, Railroad Disruption](https://ktna.org/heavy-rain-causes-high-water-railroad-disruption.md) - The Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers are under a flood advisory, and a landslide has caused a disruption in rail service to the north.
- [Flood Advisory Updates](https://ktna.org/flood-advisory-updates.md) - The Upper Susitna Valley is under a flood advisory through Thursday afternoon. This is where we will track the latest verifiable information.
- [KTNA App Update: Refined Experience & Enhanced Reliability](https://ktna.org/ktna-app-update-refined-experience-enhanced-reliability.md) - We’ve just rolled out a significant update to the KTNA mobile app to ensure a smoother, more premium experience for every listener.
- [Susitna Writer Voice - July 19, 2026, One Line at a Time, bookclub poetry.](https://ktna.org/susitna-writer-voice-july-19-2026-one-line-at-a-time-bookclub-poetry.md) - The next Susitna Writers Voice will take us through the seasons with 4 “one line at a time” collaborative poems written by a local bookclub. This piece was produced by
- [Welcome to the New KTNA Site](https://ktna.org/welcome-to-the-new-ktna-site.md) - Explore KTNA’s newly redesigned website, featuring easier navigation, improved access to live radio and recent broadcasts, and clearer ways to find local news, community updates, programs, and station information.
- [Yaks Run Loose on Talkeetna Spur Road](https://ktna.org/yaks-run-loose-on-talkeetna-spur-road.md) - At least twice this summer, yaks have been spotted running loose along the Talkeetna Spur Road. Mat-Su Borough Animal Control has opened a case for multiple reports about the loose
- [Talkeetna Residents Request Reconsideration for Land Transfer](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-residents-request-reconsideration-for-land-transfer.md) - Some Talkeetna residents are requesting a reconsideration from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in their decision to transfer land to the Mat-Su Borough. The two forested parcels that may
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - July 12th, 2026, John Rocco Iacavone](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-july-12th-2026-john-rocco-iacavone.md) - This new piece was produced by Corinne Smith. Corinne speaks with Rocco John Iacavone (e-YAHK-ah-vone-ay) about his composition In a Dwam.
- [King Salmon Numbers Still Down in 2026](https://ktna.org/king-salmon-numbers-still-down-in-2026.md) - King salmon are making a bleak appearance in the Upper-Susitna river drainage again this year. However the fishery has slightly rebounded from last year’s historically low return rate. 2025 saw
- [Su Valley Voice for July 9, 2026: Talkeetna Pride](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-july-9-2026-talkeetna-pride.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning spoke with Kellie Laurson and Hannah Petrich, members of the Talkeetna Pride committee, about this year’s event. Talkeetna Pride will take
- [Su-Valley Band Marched in the Capitol 50 Years Ago](https://ktna.org/su-valley-band-marched-in-the-capitol-50-years-ago.md) - Last weekend, the Nation celebrated its 250th Birthday by hosting parades across the country. But some Su-Valley alumni remember marching in a different parade, 50 years ago, during America’s Bicentennial
- [Denali Report for July 2nd, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-july-2nd-2026.md) - This week marks the the final days of climbing season. Although there are still climbers in the range, most of them are in the final days of their journey. KTNA’s
- [Su Valley Voice for July 2, 2026: Sunshine Clinic Check-In](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-july-2-2026-sunshine-clinic-check-in.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice we’re featuring Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly check-in and discussed their upcoming Community Celebration as well as July’s Health theme: Try Not to Die in July.
- [DNR to Transfer Land for Talkeetna Water Site](https://ktna.org/dnr-to-transfer-land-for-talkeetna-water-site.md) - Two State-owned parcels on Front Street in Talkeetna will be transferred to the Mat-Su Borough to be used for water storage and a new well site, according to a Final
- [Denali Report for June 26th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-june-26th-2026.md) - Climbing season is winding down. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This is the Denali Report for Friday, June 26th, 2026. There are currently 981 climbers registered to
- [Trooper Post Discussions Continue in Trapper Creek](https://ktna.org/trooper-post-discussions-continue-in-trapper-creek.md) - Two women were murdered in Trapper Creek in the summer of 2023. Since then, the Trapper Creek community has revived discussions to reinstate the Alaska State Trooper post. The Talkeetna
- [Local Workshops Combine Jazz Music and Painting](https://ktna.org/local-workshops-combine-jazz-music-and-painting.md) - This story was produced as part of KTNA’s Community Journalism Program. Jazz and art workshops with Rocco John and Denise FuscoIavacone are almost an annual tradition at Denali Arts Council.
- [Teeth To The Wind - Talkeetna Skatepark Ramps Up](https://ktna.org/teeth-to-the-wind-talkeetna-skatepark-ramps-up.md) - A skatepark in Talkeetna has been on the town’s wish list for almost a decade. The project has recently gained momentum, and this summer brought the first shredders to the
- [Talkeetna's Wildwood Playground Set to Reopen](https://ktna.org/talkeetnas-wildwood-playground-set-to-reopen.md) - Talkeetna’s Wildwood Playground is scheduled to re-open to the public this weekend. The popular playground has been temporarily closed for maintenance. After a recent inspection by Borough Recreation Services, it
- [StarDate Susitna 6-20-26, by Kathleen Fleming](https://ktna.org/stardate-susitna-6-20-26-by-kathleen-fleming.md) - Kathleen Fleming has Summer Solstice / Father’s Day combo edition of StarDate Susitna. The below photo was taken on June 17th by Debra Ceravolo of southern British Columbia, Canada. Bright
- [Investigative Report Finds Multiple Issues with Borough Animal Control](https://ktna.org/investigative-report-finds-multiple-issues-with-borough-animal-control.md) - The Mat-Su Borough has released the investigative report regarding the response of the Animal Control Division in the Caswell Lakes Animal Cruelty Case. The report was conducted by both Richard
- [Denali Report for June 19th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-june-19th-2026.md) - Clear weather has been aiding the success of climbers. And, this week, we remember one of Denali’s most impactful rangers. KTNA’s Colleen Love has the Denali Report. This is the
- [Red Flag Warning Issued for Susitna Valley](https://ktna.org/red-flag-warning-issued-for-susitna-valley.md) - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire Susitna Valley and the Lower Matanuska Valley for Friday between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Red Flag
- [Su Valley Voice for June 18, 2026: Government Check-In](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-june-18-2026-government-check-in.md) - This month for KTNA’s government check-in, host Phillip Manning spoke with the incumbent and one of the challengers for Alaska Senate Seat O. Republican Senator George Rauscher called in from
- [Assembly Fails Several Tax Proposals](https://ktna.org/assembly-fails-several-tax-proposals.md) - The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted down several tax proposals at their meeting this week. All are in an effort to diversify the tax structure. District 2 Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers proposed
- [Fire Season Shifting](https://ktna.org/fire-season-shifting.md) - The delayed spring has kept the fire season dampened so far, according to Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection Information Officer Sam Harrel. But, he says, the season is
- [Assembly to Consider Gravel Tax](https://ktna.org/assembly-to-consider-gravel-tax.md) - Large gravel pits in the Mat-Su Borough have an outsized impact on the community in terms of dust, noise, and traffic, according to District 2 Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers. And, according
- [Denali Report for June 12th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-june-12-2026.md) - Climbing season is at it’s peak and fewer climbers are anticipated to be on the West Buttress in the coming weeks. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This
- [Su Valley Voice for June 11, 2026: Take Us to the River](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-june-11-2026-take-us-to-the-river.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, host Trisha Costello spoke with multiple guests about the current state of the Susitna watershed and an ongoing partnership between Susitna River Coalition and
- [Mat-Su School Board Endorses Concealed Handguns in Schools](https://ktna.org/mat-su-school-board-endorses-the-presence-of-concealed-handguns-in-schools.md) - The Mat-Su School Board approved a policy change last week. The new policy will guide School Superintendent, Dr. Rani Trani, as he crafts a program that will allow certain school
- [Borough Program Helps Residents Clean Properties](https://ktna.org/borough-program-helps-residents-clean-properties.md) - The Mat-Su Borough CLEANS program helps residents who may be experiencing hardships to clean up their properties. Borough Development Services Manager Wade Long says residents can apply to the program
- [Mastadon Fire Contained](https://ktna.org/mastadon-fire-contained.md) - As of 4:51am on Friday, June 5th, the Mastadon Fire on Answer Creek in the Talkeetna area is 80% contained and remains at 18.5 acres. The Alaska Division of Forestry
- [Mountaineering Ranger Dies After Fall on Denali](https://ktna.org/mountaineering-ranger-dies-after-fall-on-denali.md) - A mountaineering ranger has died on Denali according to a statement from the National Park Service. The statement, released Friday, says Robin Pendery of Enumclaw, Washington, fell into a crevasse
- [Denali Report for June 5th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-june-5th-2026.md) - This is one of the busiest weeks of the climbing season. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report This is the Denali Report for Friday, June 5, 2026. There
- [Mat-Su Sentinel Purchases the Frontiersman Newspaper](https://ktna.org/mat-su-sentinel-purchases-the-frontiersman-newspaper.md) - The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman newspaper printed it’s final edition last Friday. The nearly 80-year-old newspaper was acquired by the nonprofit group, Mat-Su Sentinel, and the sale was finalized early this
- [Su Valley Voice for June 4, 2026: Men's Health Month](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-june-4-2026-mens-health-month.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, we had our monthly check-in with Sunshine Community Health Center. This month’s topic was Men’s Health Month. Host Phillip Manning was joined by Keith
- [Mastadon Fire Updates](https://ktna.org/mastadon-fire-updates.md) - 4:25 PM: As of 4:00 pm, DFFP says aerial assets are actively fighting the Mastadon Fire with retardant lines and water. The fire is currently estimated at five acres. About
- [We are hiring!](https://ktna.org/we-are-hiring.md) - KTNA is seeking a full-time News Producer Wouldn’t you love to work with an organization at the heart of the community?! Available Positions Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc. (KTNA) News Producer Job Description The News Producer investigates, writes, and produces local news stories on a wide range o…
- [A New Traffic Pattern for Talkeetna Transfer Station](https://ktna.org/a-new-traffic-pattern-for-talkeetna-transfer-station.md) - The Mat-Su Borough is working to update the Talkeetna Transfer Station with a new entrance and to build a compost bay. Borough Solid Waste Division Manager Jeff Smith says a
- [Su-Valley Track & Field Teams Shine at State Meet](https://ktna.org/su-valley-track-field-teams-shine-at-state-meet.md) - Susitna Valley High School athletes rallied at the 2026 Alaska State Track & Field Meet. The meet was held last weekend at Dimond High School in Anchorage. Many Su-Valley athletes
- [Lone Survivor Rescued as Three Climbers Fall to Their Death on Denali](https://ktna.org/lone-survivor-rescued-and-three-climbers-fall-to-their-death-on-denali.md) - Four members of a seven-member climbing team were safely evacuated from Denali last week. The three other climbers in the group died of their injuries after falling on the mountain.
- [Denali Report for May 29th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-may-29-2026.md) - Climbing season is in full swing, although movement up the mountain has been slow and a couple of search and rescues are underway. KTNA’s Colleen Love has more in this
- [Council Reignites Push for Trooper Outpost](https://ktna.org/council-reignites-push-for-trooper-outpost.md) - Since the Alaska State Trooper outpost was removed from the Talkeetna area in 2015, residents in the Upper Valley have tried to get it back. Captain Kid Chan attended the
- [Su Valley Voice Youth Edition: Final Episode Ahead of Summer!](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-youth-edition-final-episode-ahead-of-summer.md) - KTNA and Su Valley High School partnered during the second semester of the 2025-26 school year to create a Radio Journalism Club. The Club met weekly at the school for
- [Borough Considers Reclassifying Deshka Parcels to Protect Fisheries](https://ktna.org/borough-considers-reclassifying-deshka-parcels-to-protect-fisheries.md) - Current Mat-Su Borough land classifications along the Deshka River are based on the State’s Deshka River Recreation Management Plan from the 1990s. Borough Natural Resources Manager Emerson Krueger says the
- [Susitna Valley Holds Commencement for the Class of 2026](https://ktna.org/susitna-valley-holds-commencement-for-the-class-of-2026.md) - Susitna-Valley High School presented the Graduating Class of 2026 last week. The school delivered Diplomas to 35 students in a commencement ceremony held at the High School. School Principal, Bryan
- [Denali Report for May 22th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-of-may-22-2026.md) - As more climbers arrive in Talkeetna, this years’ cold and cloudy weather has become a frequent conversation topic. KTNA’s Colleen Love has more in this week’s Denali Report. This is
- [Su Valley Voice:  Government & Civic Affairs Check-in](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-government-civic-affairs-check-in-3.md) - The state legislature ended its regular session on Wednesday before immediately going into special session Thursday morning. Rep. Kevin McCabe joined the show to discuss the end of the regular
- [Talkeetna Riverbank Continues to Erode](https://ktna.org/talkeetna-riverbank-continues-to-erode.md) - For the past few years, the Talkeetna riverbanks have been eroding at the end of Main Street and downriver. According to Mat-Su Borough Public Works Director Tom Adams, there have
- [Su-Valley Shows Up to Support Athletics](https://ktna.org/su-valley-shows-up-to-support-athletics.md) - Su-Valley students and supporters hosted a car wash at Su-Valley High School last weekend. The newly-formed Susitna-Valley Booster Club organized the event. Over 23 students showed up to scrub the
- [Su-Valley Track Teams Win Region Meet](https://ktna.org/su-valley-track-teams-win-region-meet.md) - The Susitna-Valley Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams both placed First at the Region 2 Meet. The two-day event was held last weekend at Susitna Valley High School.
- [Denali Report for May 15th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-may-15th-2026.md) - Mountain Climbing Season is gaining momentum. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This is the Denali Report for Friday, May 15th, 2026. There are 1,011 climbers registered to
- [Su Valley Voice, Youth Edition -  Talkeetna Sewer & Water](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-youth-edition-talkeetna-sewer-water.md) - In this episode host Trisha Costello invited those involved with Talkeetna Sewer and Water utility to discuss operations, hear all about our winter freeze-up woes and learn about work being
- [Denali Report for May 8th, 2026](https://ktna.org/denali-report-for-may-8th-2026.md) - The first mountain climbers of the season have arrived in Talkeetna and have begun their expeditions. KTNA’s Colleen Love has the season’s first Denali Report. Photo by F. Madsen via
- [Mat-Su Borough Requests State Land for Water Facility](https://ktna.org/mat-su-borough-requests-state-land-for-water-facility.md) - After several years of searching for an adequate water facility site, the Mat-Su Borough has requested conveyance of two State-owned parcels on Front Street. The Department of Natural Resources has
- [Su Valley Voice:  Women’s Health](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-womens-health.md) - In this episode we featured Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly check-in with KTNA listeners. Host Trisha Costello welcomed clinic providers into the studio to discuss the theme
- [Willow Resident Indicted in Animal Cruelty Case](https://ktna.org/willow-resident-indicted-in-animal-cruelty-case.md) - A Palmer grand jury has indicted a Willow woman on 24 counts of animal cruelty after authorities found 23 dead dogs on a Caswell Lakes property last month. The indictment
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - May 3, 2026, The Big Island, by Michael Potter](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-may-3-2026-bigisand.md) - In this Susitna Writer’s Voice, Michael Potter shares his culinary and other adventures on his recent trip to Hawaii. The pdf file below has directions for the edamame.
- [West Susitna Access Project Moves Forward With Draft Agreement](https://ktna.org/west-susitna-access-project-moves-forward-with-draft-agreement.md) - The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, is requesting public input for the West Susitna Access Draft Programmatic Agreement. According to DOT Communications Manager Danielle Tessen, the
- [Su Valley Voice, Youth Edition -  Su Valley Booster Club!](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-youth-edition-su-valley-booster-club.md) - In this episode host Trisha Costello invited the interim president of the newly formed Su Valley High School Booster Club into the studio to discuss their fundraising efforts on behalf
- [Booster Club Forms to Aid Travel Costs for Su-Valley's Student Athletes](https://ktna.org/booster-club-forms-to-aid-travel-costs-for-su-valleys-student-athletes.md) - A new booster club has formed at Susitna-Valley High School in an attempt to preserve competitive sports at the school. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this story. Earlier this month, local
- [Sandhill Cranes Return to Trapper Creek](https://ktna.org/sandhill-cranes-return-to-trapper-creek.md) - Sandhill cranes migrate in spring from the San Joaquin Valley up to Homer, where they rest for several days or weeks, depending on weather. Trapper Creek birder Kathy Ernst tracks
- [Independent Investigator Named in Animal Cruelty Division Probe](https://ktna.org/independent-investigator-named-in-animal-cruelty-division-probe.md) - Richard Payne, a founding member of Denali Law Group, has been hired by the Mat-Su Borough as an independent external investigator into the Brough’s Animal Control Division. Earlier this month,
- [Susitna Writer's Voice - April 26, 2026, WACBAB Poetry](https://ktna.org/susitna-writers-voice-april-26-2026-wacbab-poetry.md) - In this Susitna Writers’ Voice you will hear 4 collaborative poems from around the year, written by a local book club. This episode was produced by Kathleen Fleming.
- [Wildwoods Playground Closes Temporarily](https://ktna.org/wildwoods-playground-closes-temporarily.md) - Talkeetna’s Wildwood Playground has been temporarily closed for maintenance after a recent inspection by Borough Recreation Services. During the inspection, it was discovered that the surface impact material had degraded
- [Assembly Continues Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Weight-Restricted Roads](https://ktna.org/assembly-continues-discussion-about-heavy-trucks-on-weight-restricted-roads.md) - The Mat-Su Borough has restricted traffic on certain Borough roads during the freeze-thaw season for many years. And the Borough received many reports every year about overweight trucks disregarding the
- [Su Valley Voice for April 23, 2026: Dudes and Divas](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-for-april-23-2026-dudes-and-divas.md) - This week on Su Valley Voice, we discussed the upcoming Dudes and Divas show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on May 1st and 2nd. This year, the genre has
- [Willow Resident Charged in Animal Cruelty Case](https://ktna.org/willow-resident-charged-in-animal-cruelty-case.md) - Troopers have arrested 35-year-old Willow resident Misty Rehder on 26 counts of Cruelty to Animals. Rehder was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on April 21st. On April 15th, the Alaska State Troopers
- [Su Valley Voice:  Government & Civic Affairs Check-in ](https://ktna.org/su-valley-voice-government-civic-affairs-check-in-2.md) - It’s budget season for both the State and our Borough. Additionally, board of director elections are taking place for our electric co-op, Matanuska Electric Association – MEA. This year’s process

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