Borough provides free options for beetle kill tree disposal
The Mat-Su Borough is allowing free disposal of beetle-killed spruce at three locations. The central landfill in Palmer will accept beetle kill spruce seven days a week from 8:00 am
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Denali Report for May 24th, 2019: First summits, and biking to the Muldrow
Currently, there are 1,083 climbers registered to attempt Denali. Of those, 446 are currently on the mountain. Seventy-two attempts have been completed with two summits. Twelve climbers are registered to
Su Valley Voice: Recycling in the Valley
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Cici Schoenberger, Co-Chair of Talkeetna Recycling Works, and Mollie Boyer, Executive Director of Valley Communities for Recycling Solutions. They
Troopers respond to multiple thefts in Willow
Alaska State Troopers responded to multiple reports of theft and burglary in Willow over the last week, including an incident where over $13,000 of property was stolen. The largest theft
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Must Be a Good Leader", by Brian Okonek
The valley ahead was notorious for its cutting wind. For several days Diane and I held tight in the last timber waiting for the weather to settle down. Morning dawned
Marine Highway cuts could mean trouble for aspiring Susitna Valley ranchers
The potential for budget cuts at the state level has spurred many conversations about impacts to Alaskans. In the Northern Susitna Valley, things like the Alaska Marine Highway System don’t
Denali Highway opens for the summer
The Denali Highway is now open from Cantwell to Paxson. According to a statement from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, repairs, snow removal, and culvert thawing have
Kachemak Bay Field Trip fosters Stewardship of the Environment and others
Thirty-eight students, eight chaperones and teachers of Talkeetna Elementary School crossed Kachemak Bay for an intensive learning experience with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies(CACS). While a tremendous amount of
Denali Report for May 10th, 2019
This week on the Denali Report, teams begin making their way up the mountain, and the park’s most senior mountaineering ranger embarks on his last patrol. Currently, there are 951