Su Valley Voice for April 23, 2026: Dudes and Divas
This week on Su Valley Voice, we discussed the upcoming Dudes and Divas show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on May 1st and 2nd. This year, the genre has
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Willow Resident Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
Troopers have arrested 35-year-old Willow resident Misty Rehder on 26 counts of Cruelty to Animals. Rehder was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on April 21st. On April 15th, the Alaska State Troopers
Su Valley Voice: Government & Civic Affairs Check-in
It’s budget season for both the State and our Borough. Additionally, board of director elections are taking place for our electric co-op, Matanuska Electric Association – MEA. This year’s process
Commercial Use May Soon Be Permitted on Ridge Trail
The Mat-Su Borough’s new Ridge Trail system in Talkeetna will likely see some commercial traffic in the coming seasons. Up to three commercial use permits will be granted to use
Benka Lake to be Stocked with Fish
Though Benka Lake was stocked last year with char and trout, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game did not stock in 2023 or 2024 because public access was blocked.
Susitna Writer's Voice - April 12, 2026, A Dog I Know, 3rd Grade Students
This past Tuesday, the 3rd graders from Talkeetna Elementary visited the KTNA studios to share stories about ‘A Dog I Know.’ We’ve compiled their recordings into a special two-part series
Benka Lake Public Access Restored
Talkeetna residents have permanent public access to Benka Lake once again, after a years-long battle with the neighboring property owners to restore it. In August 2022, residents were surprised to
Su Valley Voice: Archives!
KTNA ‘s project to digitize its complete collection of accumulated media – from reel-to-reel, cassette, digi-cart and even video – returned to the station in the form of a shockingly
Local Seed Catalog Continues to Grow
For Alaskan gardeners, it’s time to think about planting seeds. Many vegetables require being started from a seed indoors and then transported to the outdoor garden around June 1st. For