Su Valley Voice for October 5th, 2023: KTNA News Department
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by KTNA Staff Reporter Jenny Willoughby. They discussed multiple topics that have been in the news recently, and what
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Temporary revetment repairs are nearing completion
Temporary repairs to the Talkeetna revetment are nearing completion, according to Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown. Brown says the large rock, also known as riprap, has been placed in the
Governor declares disaster for Talkeetna revetment erosion
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued an emergency disaster declaration for the revetment at the end of Main Street in Talkeetna. Since mid-September, the Mat-Su Borough has brought almost 4,000 tons
Susitna Writer's Voice - October 1, 2023 - What's Cooking Theme - Ruth Wood and Anita Golton
We have 2 entries on the theme of cooking for this Susitna Writer’s Voice. In her piece Tennessee Blackberries, Ruth Wood shares her experiences of picking blackberries and making jam,
Erosion Report Due by End of Year
The Mat-Su Borough has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the erosion rate in Talkeetna and options moving forward. This project began several years ago and is
Waterbody Advisory Board Stacked for Development
The Borough Assembly created a Waterbody Setback Advisory Board in August and appointments for all nine members were approved at the Assembly meeting this week. The Waterbody Setback Advisory Board
Susitna Writer's Voice - September 24, 2023 - What's Cooking theme - Laura Wright
For this Susitna Writer’s Voice, we have the first installment of our theme on cooking. In this humorous piece Laura Wright shares her adventures on her efforts to eat locally
Borough says 3,000 tons of rock on its way for revetment repair
Three thousand tons of riprap is on its way to Downtown Talkeetna, according to the Mat-Su Borough. In a statement issued Thursday, the borough says the large stones will be
Invasive Grasses Found in Talkeetna Lakes
Invasive grasses were on the agenda of the Talkeetna Lakes Advisory Committee this week. Reed canarygrass has become well-established in Christiansen Lake and was recently found in X and Tigger