Camping increased in state parks in 2020
Because of the pandemic, out of state tourism was hit hard in Alaska last year. Cruise traffic was halted and airlines saw their ridership plummet. But that doesn’t mean that
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Jack MacDonald is retiring after 33 years with Talkeetna Hockey
Earlier this month, Talkeetna resident, Jack MacDonald, was presented with a hockey jersey, bearing his name with the number 33 on the back. But it wasn’t a uniform, it was
The Mat-Su Borough continues to have the highest rate of virus transmission
The Mat-Su Borough continues to have the highest rate of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the state. According to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Susitna Writer’s Voice March 21, 2021 – “Sliding Through the Centuries – A Glimpse into the Origins & Evolution of Skiing from the Neolithic to the New Millennium” pt 5, by Arthur Mannix
Arthur Mannix has been researching the history of nordic skiing. His efforts are been recorded as a fascinating series of pieces for Susitna Writers Voice. This is part 5. Click
Sunshine Clinic check-in for March 19th, 2021: Dr. Natalie Cassell
For the most recent check-in with Sunshine Community Health Center, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Dr. Natalie Cassell, Sunshine’s pediatrician. One of the topics they discussed is COVID-19 vaccines and
Mat-Su continues to have more COVID-19 infections, fewer vaccinations per-capita
The state of Alaska currently leads the nation in vaccination rates for COVID-19. But as statewide cases decline, infection rates in the Mat-Su Valley continue to rise. According to the
AIDEA updates Assembly on West Susitna Access, meets mayoral skepticism
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, also known as AIDEA, made a presentation to the Mat-Su Borough Assembly this week during the Assembly’s regularly scheduled meeting. The purpose of
Susitna Writer's Voice 3-14-21 "Trinity", by Iver Arnegard
This original nonfiction piece by Iver gives an interesting perspective on New Mexico. Due to some brief descriptive violence, parental discretionary is advised.
Wasilla man fatally shot by law enforcement; Troopers say he was holding hostages
Wasilla Police and Alaska State Troopers fatally shot a Wasilla man on Saturday night who they say was holding a woman and three children hostage. Shortly before 9:00 pm on