Flood Watch Issued through Friday Morning for parts of the Susitna Valley
For the second time in recent weeks, the Upper Susitna Valley is under a flood watch beginning Tuesday morning. According to a
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Talkeetna Librarian to Retire After Four Decades
20260728TKA Librarian Retires 0:00/162.3055331× Local librarian, Geri Denkewalter has a long history with libraries. She says her earliest memories
Heavy Rain Causes High Water, Railroad Disruption
The Talkeetna and Susitna Rivers are under a flood advisory, and a landslide has caused a disruption in rail service to the north.
Flood Advisory Updates
The Upper Susitna Valley is under a flood advisory through Thursday afternoon. This is where we will track the latest verifiable 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
Talkeetna Residents Request Reconsideration for Land Transfer
Some Talkeetna residents are requesting a reconsideration from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources in their decision to transfer land to the Mat-Su Borough. The two forested parcels that may
King Salmon Numbers Still Down in 2026
King salmon are making a bleak appearance in the Upper-Susitna river drainage again this year. However the fishery has slightly rebounded from last year’s historically low return rate. 2025 saw
Su-Valley Band Marched in the Capitol 50 Years Ago
Last weekend, the Nation celebrated its 250th Birthday by hosting parades across the country. But some Su-Valley alumni remember marching in a different parade, 50 years ago, during America’s Bicentennial
Denali Report for July 2nd, 2026
This week marks the the final days of climbing season. Although there are still climbers in the range, most of them are in the final days of their journey. KTNA’s