Railroad Bridge Construction to Start Soon
After 100 years in service, the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge will be getting much needed repairs. This includes the Trainman’s Walk, an access path to the community of Chase. Representatives from
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Assembly Votes to Create Borough Library Committee
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved the formation of a new advisory committee to review challenges to materials in borough libraries. The assembly heard about ninety minutes of testimony from
Interview with MEA Board Candidate Henrik Wessel
Elections for the Matanuska Electric Association begin later this week. One of the candidates in this year’s election is local business-owner Henrik Wessel, who spoke with KTNA’s Phillip Manning about
Rising Readers - An Otter Took My Bobber
In Episode 19 of Rising Readers Juniper Dolecki reads An Otter Took My Bobber, written and illustrated by Alaskan musician and author, Danielle Aslanian. Fiona Merritt joins in to read
DNR to Continue Susitna Recreation Rivers Plan
The Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Advisory Board will no longer exist on July first. Commercial and sport fishers, conservation experts, miners, and other recreational users were all working with the
Snow Ushers in Burn Permit Season
With tonight’s expected snowfall and warm temperatures later this week, Upper Valley residents should have burn permits in-hand. This winter’s heavy snowfall and the early spring melting in March means
Susitna Writer's Voice 3-31-24 - "Next Year I'm Going on Vacation in April, A Break Up Story", by Anita Golton
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is a new piece by Anita Golton featuring a previous family dog named Penny taking advantage of the snow crust that can hold up a dog
Su Valley Voice for March 28th, 2024: Talkeetna Historical Society
This week’s Su Valley Voice fits the theme of Women’s History Month. The guest was Talkeetna Historical Society Museum Director Autumn Merritt. Host Trisha Costello and Autumn spoke about some
Upper Susitna Projects Approved in STIP
The U.S. Department of Transportation partially approved most of Alaska’s projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP, this week. Culverts, a bridge, and the West Susitna Access Road