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 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.
State Posts Unofficial Primary Election Results
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
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced that it is prohibiting the retention of coho salmon,
Susitna Writer's Voice - Song Story for August 16, 2026 with Mario Carboni
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.