Susitna Writer's Voice 6-8-25, Tom Sexton, produced by Corinne Smith
Tom Sexton, a former poet laureate of Alaska, died last month at 84 yrs old. Corinne Smith produced a Susitna Writer’s Voice featuring Tom using segments of a past Nuggets
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Mat-Su school district adds 2 new diploma options, drops 4Cs
By Amy Bushatz on Jun 6, 2025 PALMER – A series of high school graduation updates approved by the Mat-Su school board this week eliminates a required class designed to help students stay on
Alaska Railroad work train derails at Curry Loop
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. Early Friday morning, an Alaska Railroad work train derailed on the Curry Loop track,
Denali Report for June 6, 2025
This is the Denali Report for June 6, 2025 As of this week, there were 923 mountaineers registered to climb Denali and 501 of them are on the mountain right
Proposed Borough Fuel Tax Could Fund Local Road Projects
At this week’s Assembly meeting, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown introduced a proposed fuel excise tax that could provide an alternative to bonds for road projects. Brown says big projects
Su Valley Voice: Sunshine Community Health Center Monthly Update & Addiction Recovery
In this episode, Sunshine Community Health Center provides us with their monthly update. Host Trisha Costello is joined by Teresa Schweitzer, LMSW, and Peer Support Specialist Heather Barnes to discuss
Northern Susitna Valley Parks Report 6-5-25
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
Mat-Su Assembly to consider new fuel tax, a first for the region
By Amy Bushatz on Jun 4, 2025 PALMER – The Mat-Su Assembly will consider whether to add a new 7-cent-per-gallon tax on all gasoline and diesel sold at pumps throughout the borough, according
Local High Jumpers Fly High at State Contest
Susitna-Valley’s, Jesse Wentworth, placed first in the women’s high jump, at the Alaska State Track Meet, held last weekend in Anchorage. Wentworth, a sophomore, jumped 5 foot even to win