Northern Susitna Valley Parks Report 12-19-24
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
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Su Valley Voice: KTNA News Year in Review
In this episode we review news stories we reported on in 2024 and discuss all manner of radio journalism topics with the KTNA News Department. Andrew Gelderman is officially introduced
Su-Valley Wrestlers Finish Strong at Regions
Susitna-Valley High School male wrestlers placed fifth out of eight teams in the Denali Conference wrestling tournament last weekend. The contest was held at Hutchinson High School in Fairbanks. Valdez
Planning Commission Delays Permit Discussion
A new RV park, campground, and helipad is in the planning stages within Denali State Park. The proposed park is on private land, but would operate within the Park’s boundaries.
Governor Dunleavy Proposes Reopening Upper Valley Trooper Outpost
Governor Dunleavy proposed the budget for the 2026 fiscal year last week. The 14 billion dollar budget outlines funding for various projects including 2.4 million dollars dedicated to opening a
Baldy Airpark Easement Vacations Stalled
Earlier this year, the Baldy Lake Airpark developer submitted a request to vacate section line easements. The Airpark is a new development near Talkeetna and has been stalled seeking several
Trainman's Walk Work to be Complete Next Week
Final touches on the Trainman’s Walkway attached to the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be completed next week. Work began on both the bridge and the walkway earlier this year. According
Su-Valley Volleyball Team Wins Second at State
The Susitna Valley High School Volleyball team placed second at the Alaska State Volleyball tournament last weekend. Jayden Sliker was named as “Best Setter” for the tournament and Team Captain,
Remote Learning Abandoned by MSBSD
The icy weather that closed Mat-Su Valley schools this week might add extra school days to the school calendar, due to a recent policy change. When Covid-19 closed schools