Su Valley Voice: Government & Civic Affairs
Every third Thursday the topic of Su Valley Voice is our local government affairs. We hope to hear from area community councils as well as borough and state representatives. In
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Borough Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated
An abbreviated update to the Mat-Su Borough’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is being forwarded to the Assembly after recommendation from the Planning Commission. According to Borough Floodplain Administrator and Planner Taunnie
Two Su-Valley Wrestlers Headed to State
Susitna-Valley Wrestlers brought home multiple medals after competing in the Denali Region Contest, held last weekend in Valdez. Senior, Sawyer Love won First Place in the 125 Pound Weight Division.
Free Smoke Alarms for Residents
The State of Alaska is partnering with local fire departments to get smoke alarms into the communities. Talkeetna Fire Chief Eric Chappel says residents can fill out the online form
Susitna Writer's Voice - December 14th, 2025, “Would you rather be a parrot or an octopus?”, Talkeetna Elementary 4th graders
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is drawn from the Talkeetna Elementary’s 4th grade class recent visit to KTNA. The children recorded podcast-style opinion pieces they have been writing. Twelve students responded
LCAC Recommends Disbanding
At their meeting this week, the Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee, or LCAC, voted to recommend disbanding the group. Without books in the queue for review, the group voted to sunset
Cleanup Efforts Underway With High Winds Due Again This Weekend
High winds last weekend led to power outages, vehicle and building damage, and scattered debris throughout the Mat-Su Borough. Borough Emergency Manager Casey Cook says the call volume was three
Su Valley Voice: KTNA Community Journalism
KTNA listeners consistently rate local news as the program content they value most. How do the stories of the Upper Susinta Valley get told, and by whom? Recent
Mat-Su Borough Mayor Declares Disaster Due to High Winds
Mat-Su Borough Mayor Edna DeVries declared a disaster due to sustained high-speed winds from December 5 through 9. The Declaration states there is a significant threat to private and public