Mat-Su Health Foundation Awards Two Grants to Upper Valley Projects
Last week, the Mat-Su Health Foundation announced nearly $700,000 in grant awards. The money, which is part of the “Healthy Impact” program, are aimed at projects over $15,000 and which
Last week, the Mat-Su Health Foundation announced nearly $700,000 in grant awards. The money, which is part of the “Healthy Impact” program, are aimed at projects over $15,000 and which “improve the health and wellness of people living in the Mat-Su Borough,” according to the Foundation’s website. Some of that funding will be coming to the Upper Valley. $135,000 was awarded to the Mat-Su Borough to help fund the construction of the Talkeetna Public Library and Community Center, which is currently in the planning phase, and $34,400 was awarded to Upper Susitna Seniors Inc. to purchase a tractor for snow removal at the Seniors Center as well as to help clear snow for Meals on Wheels deliveries.
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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