Talkeetna Water Utility Board approves metering
The Talkeetna water utility board has moved forward with alternatives to the proposed rate hike. The proposal sent a team of local residents scurrying to find help with the tens
Local News
Stay connected with the Upper Susitna Valley through comprehensive local news coverage, bringing you the stories, events, and updates that matter most to our community.
Morning Newscast - Thursday, August 4, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for August 4th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Assembly votes down ordinance that affects road service areas; No ballot measure
Ordinance to change method of School Board selection fails
A proposed Mat Su Borough ordinance addressing how the School Board members are elected has failed. The ordinance would have asked Mat Su Borough voters this fall if school board
Borough Assembly votes down road powers ordinance
An ordinance that would give the Mat Su Borough officials more road bond power and possibly remove some local Road Service area powers has failed at the Assembly level.
Talkeetna Bluegrass Festival celebrates its last after years of Borough struggle
For hardcore music festival fans across Alaska, this weekend will be bittersweet. It is the last Talkeetna Bluegrass Festival….ever. That’s a promise made by organizers. Organziers complain that it’s the
Yentna near flood stage
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory until Saturday morning for the western Susitna Drainages and Susitna River below the Yentna River confluence including Skwentna, Yentna and Lake
Morning Newscast - Wednesday, August 3, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for August 3rd. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Pedouins on a book tour; Council wants to ensure tower integrity; Talkeetna council
Denali State Park hosts art event
A first time events for artists is being planned for the end of August in Denali STATE park at Byers Lake. The state park is inviting artists as well as
AT&T tower to be installed near Lichtenwalner Road
On the heels of Mayor Larry DeVilbiss’ veto pen, the Talkeetna Community Council voted unanimously to send a letter to the Mat Su Borough and AT &T regarding a new