Updates on Toilets, Signs For Talkeetna Lakes Park
The old pit toilets from Talkeetna’s Village Park were placed in their new home at the Whigmi Trailhead in Talkeetna Lakes Park last fall. After some refurbishment and ground work,
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Mat-Su Borough Sets Library Goals For Materials, Space
New strategic goals for the five Mat-Su Borough Libraries include maintaining a new process for adding to the collections and reviewing the library layouts. Borough Community Development Manager Jillian Morrissey
Susitna Writer's Voice - January 18th, 2026, Nome, Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is a new installment with Michael Potter as the Alaskan Cultural Chef. In this episode Michael shares his experience working at the Northwestern Alaska Career and Technical Center
MEA Extends Natural Gas Contract and Storage
Matanuska Electric Association, or MEA, along with other railbelt utilities has been working toward longer term solutions to supply the region with electricity. According to MEA Chief Strategy Officer Julie
Proposed State Bill Would Require PFAS Monitoring
Forever chemicals, also known as per and poly fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS have been identified in water supplies across the country. They are long-lasting chemicals found in a number of
Su Valley Voice: Government & Civic Affairs - Talkeetna Main Street
In this episode host Trisha Costello was joined in the studio by the following guests: … and on the phone by Edna DeVries, Mayor of the Mat Su Borough In
Residents Gather to Talk About Proposed Pedestrian-Only Main Street
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic conflicts in downtown Talkeetna have been brought up by community members over the years, most recently in 2025. Last summer, residents were surprised when a new
Susitna Writer's Voice - January 11th, 2026, Murder on the Rocks, Melissa Saulnier
This Susitna Writer’s Voice, features Anchorage author Melissa Saulnier (sawn-yay) reading an excerpt from her recent mystery, Murder on the Rocks, which is set in Talkeetna. An interview with Melissa
Local Birders Tally for Great Christmas Bird Count
Twenty-two volunteer counters braved the 14-degree weather to tally as many birds as they could during the 2025 Great Christmas Bird Count in the Upper Susitna Valley. The count covers