Beetle-Killed Spruce Fuel Loads Shift
Spruce bark beetles were detected in southcentral Alaska in 2016. Since then, the beetle has been moving through the forest at a fast clip, killing white spruce and letting light
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Mat-Su Borough School District to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Mat-Su Central facility
After seventeen months of construction, the new Mat-Su Central facility nears completion. The new facility’s ribbon cutting ceremony will take place April 4th, 2025. According to Matanuska-Susitna School District Superintendent
Largest Wildfires Occurred in Last Two Decades
According to the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, six of the seven major wildfires in the Upper Susitna Valley occurred in the last 18 years. These fires were at least 100
Northern Susitna Valley Parks Report 3-27-25
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
Su Valley Voice: Women of KTNA Talkeetna Radio
In this episode …we wrapped up Women’s History Month by featuring the Women of KTNA! We reached out to a list of close to 60 current and past women who
Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
By Amy Bushatz on Mar 24, 2025 PALMER – Whether the Mat-Su School District will move to lay off teachers for next school year remains undecided as administrators await final
Low Snowpack Increases Fire Danger This Spring
Though the Upper Susitna Valley saw close to normal precipitation for the winter, a lot of it fell as rain, according to International Arctic Research Center Alaska Climate Specialist Rick
Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
By Amy Bushatz on Mar 20, 2025 PALMER – An update to Mat-Su election law approved by the Borough Assembly this week expands the number of poll watchers allowed at
Grant will fund improvements to Talkeetna, Willow transfer sites
More than two million dollars in federal grant funding will help the Borough develop a compost program and upgrade three transfer facilities. Mat-Su Borough Solid Waste Division Manager Jeff Smith