Su Valley Voice for April 14th, 2022: May Day Trees
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Jim Renkert from the Alaska Division of Forestry, Maura Schumacher from the Kenai Watershed Forum, and Talkeetna resident
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning was joined by Jim Renkert from the Alaska Division of Forestry, Maura Schumacher from the Kenai Watershed Forum, and Talkeetna resident Brian Okonek to discuss May Day trees and other invasive species. In the following excerpt, Renkert describes how, despite being considered invasive, the May Day tree is still legal to sell in Alaska.
Resources:
Ranking of invasive plant species (pdf link)
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KTNA App Update: Refined Experience & Enhanced Reliability
We’ve just rolled out a significant update to the KTNA mobile app to ensure a smoother, more premium experience for every listener.
Susitna Writer Voice - July 19, 2026, One Line at a Time, bookclub poetry.
The next Susitna Writers Voice will take us through the seasons with 4 “one line at a time” collaborative poems written by a local bookclub. This piece was produced by
Welcome to the New KTNA Site
Explore KTNA’s newly redesigned website, featuring easier navigation, improved access to live radio and recent broadcasts, and clearer ways to find local news, community updates, programs, and station information.
Yaks Run Loose on Talkeetna Spur Road
At least twice this summer, yaks have been spotted running loose along the Talkeetna Spur Road. Mat-Su Borough Animal Control has opened a case for multiple reports about the loose