Talkeetna Erosion Study Complete
After the major flooding in 2012, the Mat-Su Borough recognized the changing river patterns around Talkeetna. While flooding was the initial issue, Borough Floodplain Administrator Taunnie Boothby says the community
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StarDate Susitna 1-21-24, by Kathleen Fleming
In this StarDate Susitna Kathleen Fleming talks about observational astronomy particular to the Upper Susitna Valley. Specifically, long twilights and the waxing gibbous Moon; it’s useful light, best timing for
Assembly Encourages Firearms for Citizens
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted this week to encourage all eligible residents to own firearms and ammunition. District 7 Assemblymember Bernier cosponsored the resolution with Assemblymember McKee. Some residents expressed
Susitna Writer's Voice 01-14-2024, "Bone Saw", by Iver Arnegard
This short piece from Iver is from his book Whip and Spur.
Pre-Session Interview with Rep. McCabe
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins on Tuesday. In advance of the opening gavel, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Representative Kevin McCabe about his priorities for the session,
Su Valley Voice for January 11th, 2024: In The Principal's Office
This week on Su Valley Voice we were joined by both Talkeetna and Trapper Creek’s elementary school principals. What has the school year been like so far, what are the kids up
Christmas Bird Count Tallies More Than 1,500
Volunteer birders tallied more than 1,500 birds during the annual Trapper Creek-Talkeetna Christmas Bird Count on January 3rd. This marks the 28th year for the count in the Upper Valley
First pre-filed bills released in advance of legislative session
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins next Tuesday. Before the start of the session, members of the House and Senate have the opportunity to pre-file bills. The first
StarDate Susitna 1-7-24, by Kathleen Fleming
In this episode of StarDate Susitna, Kathleen Fleming talks about the strange wanderings of the Moon, Jupiter in the evenings and Venus in the mornings, examining the Milky Way during