Denali Report for May 22th, 2026
As more climbers arrive in Talkeetna, this years’ cold and cloudy weather has become a frequent conversation topic. KTNA’s Colleen Love has more in this week’s Denali Report. This is
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Talkeetna Riverbank Continues to Erode
For the past few years, the Talkeetna riverbanks have been eroding at the end of Main Street and downriver. According to Mat-Su Borough Public Works Director Tom Adams, there have
Su-Valley Shows Up to Support Athletics
Su-Valley students and supporters hosted a car wash at Su-Valley High School last weekend. The newly-formed Susitna-Valley Booster Club organized the event. Over 23 students showed up to scrub the
Su-Valley Track Teams Win Region Meet
The Susitna-Valley Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams both placed First at the Region 2 Meet. The two-day event was held last weekend at Susitna Valley High School.
Denali Report for May 15th, 2026
Mountain Climbing Season is gaining momentum. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This is the Denali Report for Friday, May 15th, 2026. There are 1,011 climbers registered to
Denali Report for May 8th, 2026
The first mountain climbers of the season have arrived in Talkeetna and have begun their expeditions. KTNA’s Colleen Love has the season’s first Denali Report. Photo by F. Madsen via
Mat-Su Borough Requests State Land for Water Facility
After several years of searching for an adequate water facility site, the Mat-Su Borough has requested conveyance of two State-owned parcels on Front Street. The Department of Natural Resources has
Willow Resident Indicted in Animal Cruelty Case
A Palmer grand jury has indicted a Willow woman on 24 counts of animal cruelty after authorities found 23 dead dogs on a Caswell Lakes property last month. The indictment
West Susitna Access Project Moves Forward With Draft Agreement
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, is requesting public input for the West Susitna Access Draft Programmatic Agreement. According to DOT Communications Manager Danielle Tessen, the