Su Valley Voice: Government & Civic Affairs Check-in
Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is our local government and civic affairs. In this episode we heard from Alaska State Senator George Rauscher. We also had
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Clear Energy Requests 40-Year Lease on State Land
Clear Energy, LLC, is requesting about 270,000 acres of State land north of Talkeetna for the construction, use, and maintenance of renewable power generation facilities, energy storage, and associated infrastructure.
Iditarod Report for March 17, 2026
Local Iditarod veterans Anja Radano and Heather Siirtola have joined us once again to keep listeners updated about the 2026 running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. In today’s
Parks Committee Discusses Potential Additional Ski Trails
Nordic ski trails in Talkeetna Lakes Park may soon almost double in size. Denali Nordic Ski Club is seeking support from the Talkeetna Community Council in order to establish the
The Oosik Classic... Still Popular After 23 Years
Over 600 cross country skiers sailed through the wilderness as part of the 2026 Oosik Classic Ski Race, held last weekend in Talkeetna. The Denali Nordic Ski Club has
Susitna Writer's Voice - March 15, 2026, Ghost of Distant Trees, Erica Watson
This Susitna Writer’s Voice features Erica Watson, a writer living in Denali, Alaska. Erica discusses and reads excerpts from her new collection of essays, Ghost of Distant Trees. Christie interviewed Erica regarding her
Freedom to Read Act Aims to Create Statewide Library Policy
At their meeting this week, the Mat-Su Library Board discussed a proposed bill called the Freedom to Read Act. Alaska State Senator Kawasaki is sponsoring the legislation that aims to
Iditarod Report for March 12, 2026
This year, local Iditarod veterans Heather Siirtola and Anja Radano return to KTNA’s daily Iditarod Report to provide updates on The Last Great Race. You can listen to the report
Su Valley Voice: Jessica Stevens Community Foundation & Mat Su Health Foundation
In this episode host Trisha Costello and guests discussed the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation, the Mat-Su Health Foundation and the many ways they both have supported Upper Valley non-profits directly.