Overdose death reported in the Northern Valley
A 43-year-old man has died of a drug overdose in the Northern Susitna Valley. Alaska State Troopers responded to the call of a drug overdose shortly before 7:00 pm on
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Senator Shower discusses the budget, the PFD, and other bills moving in the Alaska Legislature
As the Alaska Legislature enters the last month of its session, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Senator Mike Shower about the status of the state budget as well as other
New Proposed Rules for Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency is working to regulate per– and poly–fluorinated substances, called PFAS (pee-fas). They are a group of compounds that can contaminate drinking water. First made in the
AEA Recommends Projects for Funding
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) presented 27 renewable energy projects for potential funding for the fiscal year beginning in July. The AEA presented the projects to the Renewable Energy Fund
Talkeetna Water Report Released
Talkeetna’s water supply meets or exceeds the state and federal guidelines for drinking water, according to the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for Talkeetna’s Public Water System. The water supply from
Alaska State Troopers Issue Alert Over Lethal Narcotics
On Friday, Alaska State Troopers issued a narcotics alert for the Mat-Su Valley. Troopers believe there is a lethal batch of illegal drugs that has caused multiple overdoses and deaths
Beaver Road Gravel Extraction Raises Questions
Talkeetna residents noticed a significant uptick in activity from the Beaver Road gravel pit over a recent weekend. The Borough-owned gravel pit opened in 1982. It has provided gravel for
Studded Tire Season Extended
The state issued an emergency order today extending the studded tire season in the northern Susitna Valley until May 15, 2023. “Much of Alaska is experiencing prolonged winter weather after
Su Valley Voice for April 6th, 2023: Sunshine Clinic Pediatric Care
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Sunshine Community Health Center Chief Nursing Officer Duronda Twigg and WIC Administrator Lisa Boyles to discuss health and