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
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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
Assembly to Consider Gravel Tax
Large gravel pits in the Mat-Su Borough have an outsized impact on the community in terms of dust, noise, and traffic, according to District 2 Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers. And, according
Denali Report for June 12th, 2026
Climbing season is at it’s peak and fewer climbers are anticipated to be on the West Buttress in the coming weeks. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This
Su Valley Voice for June 11, 2026: Take Us to the River
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Trisha Costello spoke with multiple guests about the current state of the Susitna watershed and an ongoing partnership between Susitna River Coalition and
Mat-Su School Board Endorses Concealed Handguns in Schools
The Mat-Su School Board approved a policy change last week. The new policy will guide School Superintendent, Dr. Rani Trani, as he crafts a program that will allow certain school