Susitna Writer's Voice--"We Call It By Different Names", by Diane Calamar Okonek
An essay written during a recent Talkeetna Community Schools class on creative non-fiction. It’s about the ocean, the life on an Alaskan island, pivotal childhood events and adult experiences, and
An essay written during a recent Talkeetna Community Schools class on creative non-fiction. It’s about the ocean, the life on an Alaskan island, pivotal childhood events and adult experiences, and the historical and modern degradation of “the river that circles the globe”.
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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion
This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.
State Posts Unofficial Primary Election Results
Both the Alaska Senate and House seats that represent the Northern Susitna Valely are up for election this year.
ADF&G Declares Zero Harvest for Coho Salmon
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced that it is prohibiting the retention of coho salmon,
Susitna Writer's Voice - Song Story for August 16, 2026 with Mario Carboni
In this Song Story version of Susitna Writers Voice, Mario Carboni talks about recording and producing a Jimmy Rogers tune with Norm Hamlett for his Hello Heartache album. This episode was produced by Corinne Smith.