Fire Season Shifting
The delayed spring has kept the fire season dampened so far, according to Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection Information Officer Sam Harrel. But, he says, the season is
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Assembly to Consider Gravel Tax
Large gravel pits in the Mat-Su Borough have an outsized impact on the community in terms of dust, noise, and traffic, according to District 2 Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers. And, according
Denali Report for June 12th, 2026
Climbing season is at it’s peak and fewer climbers are anticipated to be on the West Buttress in the coming weeks. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This
Su Valley Voice for June 11, 2026: Take Us to the River
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Trisha Costello spoke with multiple guests about the current state of the Susitna watershed and an ongoing partnership between Susitna River Coalition and
Mat-Su School Board Endorses Concealed Handguns in Schools
The Mat-Su School Board approved a policy change last week. The new policy will guide School Superintendent, Dr. Rani Trani, as he crafts a program that will allow certain school
Borough Program Helps Residents Clean Properties
The Mat-Su Borough CLEANS program helps residents who may be experiencing hardships to clean up their properties. Borough Development Services Manager Wade Long says residents can apply to the program
Mastadon Fire Contained
As of 4:51am on Friday, June 5th, the Mastadon Fire on Answer Creek in the Talkeetna area is 80% contained and remains at 18.5 acres. The Alaska Division of Forestry
Mountaineering Ranger Dies After Fall on Denali
A mountaineering ranger has died on Denali according to a statement from the National Park Service. The statement, released Friday, says Robin Pendery of Enumclaw, Washington, fell into a crevasse
Denali Report for June 5th, 2026
This is one of the busiest weeks of the climbing season. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report This is the Denali Report for Friday, June 5, 2026. There