Su Valley Voice for June 18, 2026: Government Check-In
This month for KTNA’s government check-in, host Phillip Manning spoke with the incumbent and one of the challengers for Alaska Senate Seat O. Republican Senator George Rauscher called in from
This month for KTNA’s government check-in, host Phillip Manning spoke with the incumbent and one of the challengers for Alaska Senate Seat O.
Republican Senator George Rauscher called in from Juneau and provided an update on the current special legislative session focused on a liquefied natural gas pipeline. He also discussed his previous accomplishments as a legislator and some of his priorities should he be elected. Rauscher was appointed to the Alaska Senate after then-Senator Mike Shower stepped down to run for Lieutenant Governor.
Sen. Rauscher’s campaign site can be found here.
Talkeetna resident Ryan Sheldon, also a Republican, is one of two challengers in the District O race. Sheldon discussed his family’s Alaskan roots, the need for representation for the Upper Susitna Valley as well as his own campaign priorities.
Sheldon’s camapgin site can be found here.
Alaska’s primary election will be held on August 18, 2026. More information is available from the Alaska Division of Elections.
Read More
Discussions about the Comsat Quarry and water treatment facility at TCCI's November meeting
Knapp, along with other community members, raised concerns about a lack of project regulation, whether the site can provide appropriate riprap material, and potential community impacts.
Ballots are still getting counted for Mat-Su Borough and local district races
Absentee ballots sent by mail and questioned ballots remain outstanding in the unofficial results.
Su Valley Voice for November 5, 2026: Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC) Updates & Tobacco Cessation
In this episode of Su Valley Voice, host Trisha Costello was joined on the phone by the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager with the State of Alaska Department of Health. Together, they took a closer look at how tobacco use and addiction affects kids.
Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. Board election results are in
According to election results, community members voted Kai Leddy, Eric Lundgren, Sue Deyoe, and Keith Reimink onto the board Tuesday, November 3