Free Radon Test Kits Available
January is National Radon Action Month, an effort through the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. According to AGGS Alaska Radon Program Manager
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StarDate Susitna 1-4-25, by Kathleen Fleming
In this first-of-2026 edition of StarDate Susitna, Kathleen Fleming talks about the motion of the Moon along the ecliptic, and how to see and identify Jupiter’s 4 Galilean Moons. Among
Artist with local roots receives Rasmuson award
The Rasmuson Foundation recently honored former Talkeetna resident CJ Harrell with a 2025 Individual Artist Project Award. One of 50 recipients named in the grant cycle, Harrell intends to use
Borough says Talkeetna water safe after pressure loss
On Friday night, the Talkeetna Water System experienced a loss in pressure due to a mechanical issue, according to Amanda Fleming with the Mat-Su Borough. Water service was restored, but
Su Valley Voice: Happy New Year!
This show aired live on New Years Day, 2026. Host Trisha Costello and KTNA News Producer Colleen Love welcomed the New Year by first looking back at shows produced in
Alaska Railroad Responds to Northern Deep Freeze
The Alaska Railroad has announced that the Aurora Winter Train will NOT operate January 3–4, 2026, due to extreme winter temperatures between Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Temperatures this weekend are
Effort underway to bring back conservation district
The Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District has been without a board of supervisors or active membership for a number of years. Area resident Mark Gutman has a
Recovery Funds Available for Residents
Mat-Su Borough residents are eligible to apply for recovery funds for damages related to the recent windstorms through the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. According to Borough
StarDate Susitna 12-28-25, by Kathleen Fleming
Kathleen gives a tour of the night sky to night owls, as well as early birds, in this edition of StarDate Susitna. ERROR ALERT: “Guess my head wasn’t in the