Legislature allows executive order eliminating Rec Rivers Board
A joint session of the Alaska Legislature failed to override an executive order that would eliminate the Recreational Rivers Advisory Board on Tuesday. The order was one of twelve that
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Iditarod Report for March 13th, 2024
Today on the Iditarod Report, the front of the pack has made it to Nome! KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Iditarod veterans Heather Siirtola and Anja Radano about what it’s
Iditarod Report for March 12th, 2024
In today’s Iditarod Report, race veterans Heather Siirtola and Anja Radano shared their thoughts on the final push up the coast. Today’s report was recorded Tuesday morning, before Dallas Seavey
Draft Comprehensive Plan Expected Soon
The Mat-Su Borough Comprehensive Plan will be ready for public comment in the coming months. Borough Senior Planner Kelsey Anderson says the first round of public comments and community surveys
Iditarod Report for March 11th, 2024
In today’s Iditarod Report, race veterans Anja Radano and Heather Siirtola discuss how the race changes as teams start to make their way up the coast toward Nome. Also, the
StarDate Susitna 3-10-24, by Kathleen Fleming
Kathleen Fleming found some astro-stuff to talk about in the coming week: how daylight saving time affects stargazing, the moon passing Jupiter, this month’s “failure to set” lunar phase, and
Iditarod Report for March 8th, 2024
In today’s Iditarod Report, local mushers Heather Siirtola and Anja Radano discuss the harsh weather that teams can face while making their way along the Yukon River toward the coast.
Iditarod Report for March 7th, 2024
In today’s Iditarod Report, race veterans Anja Radano and Heather Siirtola describe the thought process for mushers finishing up their 24-hour rests. Soon, teams will be headed up the Yukon
Borough Updates Road Contracts
Seven of the 16 road service areas, or RSAs, are due for contract upgrades this year. North Willow and Greater Talkeetna will be included in this year’s bids. The new