2024 Legislative Session Roundup
Representative Kevin McCabe continues to focus on several issues that directly impact the Upper Susitna Valley. Though it did not pass in the 2024 session, McCabe says increasing the threshold
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Susitna Writer's Voice - July 21, 2024, Poetry from a local women's book club
This Susitna Writer’s Voice features poetry from a local women’s book club. Each month these women create a collaborative poem. You will hear several of those in this episode.
Judge Clarifies Lakeview Street Access
A second court order dealing with the public access to Benka Lake on Lakeview Street is in effect. The Brunzes own land on both sides of the boat launch on
Friends of the Talkeetna Library Win a Literary Award
Local nonprofit, Friends of the Talkeetna Library, was one of three Alaskan groups to be presented with a CLIA award this past weekend. CLIA stands for “Contributions to Literacy in
Governor Vetoes Alaska Library Network Funding
Alaska’s libraries provide a vast network of shared resources in digital, print, and audio formats to residents of all ages. Rural and remote communities may be the most impacted by
Dwindling King Salmon on Local Rivers Lead to Speculation on Fishery's Future
For Alaskan Anglers in the Susitna Valley, July 13th was once a notable day. July 13th used to mark the end of King Salmon fishing season each year. But emergency
Denali Flightseeing Tour Makes Emergency Landing
A K2 Aviation flight made an emergency landing near Tokositna Glacier in Denali National Park and Preserve on Friday evening after losing power. Park Rangers received a call at about
Funding Approved for Talkeetna Crosswalk
Talkeetna residents will see a new crosswalk to the Library in the near future. Funding for $70,000 has been approved in this year’s State budget. Borough Manager Mike Brown says
Court Denies State's Motion in Comsat Quarry Case
The court case for the Comsat Quarry site is closed. In late April, the State of Alaska filed for reconsideration after the Alaska Superior Court agreed with Comsat Area Lakes