Teeth To The Wind - Talkeetna Skatepark Ramps Up
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
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Talkeetna's Wildwood Playground Set to Reopen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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