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As part of an upcoming special legislative session, Alaska lawmakers will discuss the possible creation of the Department of Agriculture. Currently, Alaska has a Division of Agriculture, which is part
Earlier this month, Governor Dunleavy called for a special legislative session for August. The 30-day special session is meant to get lawmakers to address education reform among other topics. The
By Amy Bushatz on Jul 21, 2025 After more than a 10-year hiatus, Alaska State Troopers will once again star in a reality TV show, state public safety officials said Monday. The show
In this Susitna Writer’s Voice, we introduce Michael Potter. Michael is working on a series of episodes for Susitna Writer’s Voice. With Alaskan Cultural Chef, he will share a story
This story was updated with new information July 18. By Amy Bushatz on Jul 17, 2025 A national pause to some federal education grants could reduce Mat-Su school funding by millions for the
Dear KTNA listeners, readers, and supporters, This is a letter I sincerely hoped I would not have to write. In the early hours of July 18, 2025, Congress approved President
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly postponed a vote on a seven-cent fuel tax that would help fund local transportation projects. Public sentiment at the meeting was mostly negative. Borough Manager Mike
The third Thursday of the month is our monthly Government Check-in show. In this episode, co-hosts Andrew Gelderman and Phillip Manning spoke with Senator Mike Shower on the upcoming special
This is the weekly Outdoor Recreation Report for the Northern Susitna Valley from Brian Robison, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist for the MatSu Borough. The report airs on KTNA Thursdays at
