Tyson Steele tells his tale of sub-zero survival
Tyson Steele has made national headlines after his remote home outside of Skwentna burned in December, leaving him alone and without communication for three weeks in sub-zero temperatures. He’s now
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Su Valley Voice for January 16th, 2020: What to do Upper Su
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by the hosts of KTNA’s new program, “What to do Upper Su,” Trisha Costello, Elliot Hunker, and Ali Lee.
StarDate Susitna 1-12-2020, by Kathleen Fleming
In this episode Kathleen talks about, among other astro-topics, how we measure a day.
Skwentna man rescued after surviving three weeks in the cold
Last Thursday, Alaska State Troopers rescued a Skwentna man who had been surviving in sub-zero temperatures for weeks after his cabin burned down. According to Troopers, 30-year-old Tyson Steele’s family
StarDate Susitna 1-5-20, by Kathleen Fleming
In this StarDate Susitna, Kathleen Fleming talks about a diminishing red supergiant and ponders how astronomers measure time.
Deneki Bridge flooding handed off to operations and maintenance department
Conditions on the Deneki Bridge in Willow remained largely unchanged as of Sunday evening, according to a statement from the Mat-Su Borough. On Saturday, operations surrounding the flooding in the
Mat-Su Borough holds town hall on Willow Creek flood
Last night, the Mat-Su Borough held a town hall meeting in Willow to address questions and concerns about the continuing flooding situation near Willow Creek. Just a few days before
Work continues to assist residents and re-open roads affected by Willow Creek flooding
On Monday afternoon, the Mat-Su Borough held a press conference on the status of flooding on Willow Creek. Borough Emergency Services Director Ken Barkley says five homes have reported water
StarDate Susitna 12-29-19, by Kathleen Fleming
In this last StarDate of 2019, Kathleen talks about Venus as Evening Star, Quadrantid Meteor Shower, Earth at perihelion, and the extraordinary dimming of Betelgeuse.