House Finance Puts $45 Million in Federal Funds Back into Knik Arm Bridge
In its version of the state capital budget, the Alaska House Finance Committee has added $45 million of federal funds for the Knik Arm Bridge. If built, the bridge would
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Borough Names New Emergency Services Director
On Wednesday, Bill Gamble was chosen as the new Emergency Services Director for the Mat-Su Borough. Gamble has served as the interim director since since the resignation of his predecessor,
Mat-Su School Budget Foresees Structural Deficit
The Mat-Su Borough School District has adopted a preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning in July, but it could see significant changes. In total, the school district’s budget is
Classics for Kids--The Wizard of Oz #4
Cari Sayre continues the book The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum.
Sykes: Difficult Borough Budget Period Ahead
Next week, the official process for deciding the Mat-Su Borough’s budget for the next fiscal year begins. While the state budget has not yet been finalized, it will likely result
NPS Staff Prepare for 2015 Climbing Season
Last year, climbers attempting Denali had one of the lowest success rates in recent history. Soon, hundreds more climbers will come to Talkeetna on their way to try to conquer
Su Valley Spirit Week, by Stashia Leonard
The Media Skills class at Su Valley Junior / Senior High School produced podcasts which they uploaded to SoundCloud. KTNA airs one each Tuesday at 12:30. Here, Stashia talks to
Susitna Writer's Voice--The Stealth Pandemic: It's Already Too Late, by Bill Was
Talkeetna blogger Bill Was writes about a years-long experience which affected him deeply. My impetus for this piece came from talking with a dear friend late last week who is
Upper Valley Youth Participate in Choose Respect March
On Saturday, Talkeetna, Willow, and Trapper Creek held Choose Respect events to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault. Choose Respect is a statewide initiative that began during the