Workshop features natural building methods
by: Katie Writer – KTNA The summer months can feel rather manic for many Alaskans who are constructing homes and building additions on others. Recently, a group of natural builders
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MEA provides additional information on Thursday's power surge
More details have been made public regarding last Thursday’s power surge and outage in the Northern Susitna Valley. According to Matanuska Electric Association spokeswoman Cassi Campbell, multiple lightning strikes over
New Su Valley, Talkeetna Elementary principals unanimously approved by school board
On Wednesday, the Mat-Su Borough School Board unanimously approved the hiring of two new principals in the Northern Valley. Lisa Shelby, formerly principal of Talkeetna Elementary, will be taking over
MEA: Lightning strike caused Thursday's power surge and outage
Matanuska Electric Association says a lightning strike caused the power surge that was experienced through much of the Northern Valley on Thursday. According to MEA social media, approximately 1,900 customers
Rep. Eastman comments on Governor's fiscal plan
The Alaska State Legislature has just over three weeks before a potential government shutdown. Earlier this week, Governor Bill Walker proposed a set of measures as the starting point for
Borough: First 2017 test of Talkeetna sewer lagoon in compliance
Talkeetna’s sewer lagoon passed its first round of tests for 2017, according to the Mat-Su Borough. Borough Public Works Director Terry Dolan says the lagoon, which has struggled with
School board to consider hiring of new Su Valley, Talkeetna Elementary principals
Final approval of new principals for Susitna Valley Junior-Senior High and Talkeetna Elementary schools are scheduled for Wednesday night. While a great deal of attention will be on the next
Green Light Circus kicks off 2017 program
by: Katie Writer – KTNA The Green Light Circus started May 31st and there are some new instructors from Boulder, Colorado that are keeping the wonderful world of circus camp
Talkeetna dike repair to begin later this month
Repair work on the Talkeetna dike and revetment is expected to begin in about three weeks. The structure was damaged in the 2012 flood, and after years of applications and