Northern Susitna Valley Parks Report 1-16-25
This is the weekly Outdoor Recreation Report for the Northern Susitna Valley from Brian Robison, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist for the MatSu Borough. The report airs on KTNA Thursdays at
News
Alaska State Troopers report suspicious activity along Spur Road
Over the past weekend in Talkeetna, an individual was seen entering multiple properties along Spur Road in the early morning. The individual carried a flashlight making their way down the
Mat-Su Borough hires consulting firm to create strategic five-year plan for libraries
The Mat-Su Borough hired consulting firm Rose Group International to assess each Borough library individually and establish a clear direction and goals for the libraries to better meet the needs
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center adds new lunch program to their calendar
The Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center currently hosts lunches each Tuesday, but they are adding one more lunch date on the third Thursday of each month. For $14 ($11
Alaska Trails asks for community input regarding Alaska Long Trail
Alaska Trails is the nonprofit behind the proposed Alaska Long Trail–a project that would connect 500 miles of trails across the state. As part of their project, Alaska Trails asked
Upper Susitna Food Pantry receives 1,250lb food donation
After moving to Talkeetna in 2008, James Scott aimed to create a sustainable farm for him and his family, so he began stockpiling dry goods like beans, potato flakes, and
Denali Arts Council gears up for Talkeetna Ice Festival
With the Talkeetna Ice Festival on the horizon, the Denali Arts Council hosted their annual ice carving class this past weekend. The class saw the return of teacher Tommy Salami,
Mat-Su Borough School Board to vote on expanding no phone policy districtwide
In early September, the Mat-Su Borough School Board began a no phone pilot program at three schools: Palmer Junior Middle School, Palmer High School, and Su-Valley High School. While each
Trump says he will change the name of Denali back to Mount McKinley
At an event in Phoenix this past weekend, President-elect Donald Trump announced he wants to change the name of Denali back to Mt. McKinley. In 1917, the federal government officially