Colorado ski-mountaineer dies in Alaska Range crevasse fall
A Colorado man has died in the Alaska Range after falling into a crevasse. Mason Stansfield of Ouray, Colorado was ski-mountaineering with a partner when he fell into the crevasse
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Susitna Writer’s Voice May 2, 2021 – “The Melting” part 2, by the Talkeetna Writer’s Group
The Talkeetna Writers Group wrote and recorded a collaborative story about break up on another planet. It’s a tale told by Alaskans so a dog is one of the heroes.
Northern Valley's Community Enrichment program faces potential elimination from borough budget
The Mat-Su Borough’s initial budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins this July is in, and the assembly has begun hearing public comment. One item currently on the budgetary
Susitna Writer's Voice April 25, 2021 - "The Melting" part 1, by the Talkeetna Writer's Group
The Talkeetna Writers Group wrote and recorded a collaborative story about break up on another planet. It’s a tale told by Alaskans so a dog is one of the heroes.
Signs of Spring: Sandhill Cranes return to Saunders Sanctuary
For residents of Trapper Creek, nothing signals spring like the sound of Sandhill Cranes. Twice a year the majestic birds visit the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary, and last week they
This summer, sales tax dollars could tell the tale of the season
Sales tax figures for the Talkeetna Sewer and Water service area have begun to come in, and how they fare through 2021 is a reasonable indicator of how businesses are
Susitna Writer’s Voice April 18, 2021 – Boxes part 2 by Maureen Chambrone
Part 2 of our Susitna Writer’s Voice on the theme of boxes is a piece by Maureen Chambrone entitiled “The Right Sized Box”.
Su Valley Voice for April 22nd, 2021: Earth Day with Talkeetna Recycling Works
This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was Earth Day! Host Phillip Manning was joined (in-studio!) by Cici Schoenberger and Jodi Rodwell to discuss local recycling, youth initiatives, and
Army Corps of Engineers discusses potential flood control plans for Talkeetna
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a virtual meeting to discuss potential plans for flood control in Talkeetna. If built, the project would represent the continuation