Sunshine Creek could get public recreation designation
By Rachel Day The MatSu Borough BLM has posted a review and comment period for a proposal to classify 80 acres of borough owned land as ‘Public Recreation Land’. The
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Pesticide Rule Change draws lawmaker's attention
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed changes to the Pesticide regulations has attracted the attention of state lawmakers. As KTNA’s Lorien Nettletion reports, the ability of citizens to have input
Talkeetna's Honorary Mayor goes global
Stubbs the Cat has made worldwide headlines after a KTUU-tv news story profiling Talkeetna’s honorary mayor was picked up by the Associated Press. News outlets from the big time Washington
Heart attack fatal for visiting woman
On July 14th, at approximately 3 in the afternoon hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a CPR in progress in the downtown Talkeetna area. The victim, Betty B.
Susitna Valley Voice - Pesticide Rule Change
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed eliminating the Public Comment process for applications to spray chemicals on State-owned lands. The DEC says this step will simplify the process
Warmest Month off to a cold start
The first two weeks of Alaska’s warmest month are at a close, and so far, this July could end up in record books. The National Weather Service has said that
Denali Vehicle Management Plan finalized
There’s a new plan for managing bus and other traffic on the road into Denali National Park. The Park Service has released the plan and an environmental impact statement following
Talkeetna celebrates Fourth of July
Photos by Emily LaPorte and Colleen Coulon Though the Fourth of July started out cloudy in Talkeetna, the sunny afternoon was most welcome for the organizers and participants of the
Area mushers sign up for Iditarod 2013
This past Saturday marked the first day that dog mushers could sign up for the 2013 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome. 54 hopeful mushers, including 9