Su Valley High Seniors Graduate
Susitna Valley High School celebrated the graduating class of 2024 in the school auditorium, Wednesday night. About 20 graduates crossed the stage to receive diplomas. This was the first graduation
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Fire Season is Here
Mat-Su Borough Fire Departments have responded to more than 50 structure fires so far this year. Though none were in the Upper Valley, the fire season has begun. The Borough
State Asks for Reconsideration on Comsat Quarry
In mid-April, the Comsat Area Lakes and Land Alliance, or CALLA, won its case against the State regarding a quarry near Christiansen Lake in Talkeetna. Now the State of Alaska
Talkeetna Sewer Cleaning Begins Late May
Contractors will begin cleaning and inspecting the sewer system in Talkeetna beginning May 28th. Amanda Fleming, Mat-Su Borough Utilities and Facilities Operational Supervisor for Talkeetna says the work should not
Hearing for Benka Lake Fence May 23
A judge will decide on May 23rd whether the fence blocking Benka Lake public access will be removed. The Brunzes own the property on both sides of the public access
Senator Shower discusses the legislature as session nears its end
The 2024 legislative session will be ending soon, and major decisions on a number of bills will be made in the coming days. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Senator Mike
Borough accepting library advisory committee applications through Friday
More than twenty people have applied for seats on the Mat-Su Borough’s new Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee. About half of those who have applied live in the Northern Susitna Valley.
Zero-Landfill Project Still Going Strong
From 2015 to 2023, Denali National Park and surrounding communities were part of a Zero-Landfill Project, funded by Subaru of America Incorporated. The national Zero-Landfill Project was created to find
Obituary for Orville Grosz
Longtime Alaska resident and beloved husband, father, and friend, Mr. Orville Dale Grosz, 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, after a short and unexpected battle with cancer. He