Susitna Writer's Voice--"Fair or Fowl?" part one, by Joe Page
A humorous non-fiction essay in two parts about birding and the (sometimes) eccentric people who do it.
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The Ecology of Glacial Rivers: How fish have adapted to silty water
The second of a new series from the Susitna Salmon Center: The Ecology of Glacial Rivers. This segment, by Jeff Davis, describes how suspended sediment changes conditions in main channels
Borough provides free options for beetle kill tree disposal
The Mat-Su Borough is allowing free disposal of beetle-killed spruce at three locations. The central landfill in Palmer will accept beetle kill spruce seven days a week from 8:00 am
Denali Report for May 24th, 2019: First summits, and biking to the Muldrow
Currently, there are 1,083 climbers registered to attempt Denali. Of those, 446 are currently on the mountain. Seventy-two attempts have been completed with two summits. Twelve climbers are registered to
Su Valley Voice: Recycling in the Valley
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Cici Schoenberger, Co-Chair of Talkeetna Recycling Works, and Mollie Boyer, Executive Director of Valley Communities for Recycling Solutions. They
Troopers respond to multiple thefts in Willow
Alaska State Troopers responded to multiple reports of theft and burglary in Willow over the last week, including an incident where over $13,000 of property was stolen. The largest theft
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Must Be a Good Leader", by Brian Okonek
The valley ahead was notorious for its cutting wind. For several days Diane and I held tight in the last timber waiting for the weather to settle down. Morning dawned
Marine Highway cuts could mean trouble for aspiring Susitna Valley ranchers
The potential for budget cuts at the state level has spurred many conversations about impacts to Alaskans. In the Northern Susitna Valley, things like the Alaska Marine Highway System don’t
Tips for Healthy Living 5-17-2019
Host Holly Stinson talks with Caitlin Palmer and Adam Fabrikant, about a new summer event: The Talkeetna All Trails 5K and 10K Run on July 4th. The event is a