October is Fire Prevention Month
Last year, 19 people died in residential structure fires in Alaska. Those fires cost nearly $47 million in Alaska. That’s according to a resolution from the Dunleavy Administration declaring October
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Su Valley Voice for October 10, 2024: Representing Community
In this episode host Trisha Costello is joined by board members representing three area community councils: Kai Leddy with Talkeetna, Jason Kresge with Trapper Creek and Ned Sparks with Susitna.
Streambank Partnership Program Enhances Habitat
A partnership program designed to protect and restore river habitat on private land has made some significant strides since 2007. Salmon habitat is the overall goal for the program. That
School Board Discusses Budget
The Mat-Su School Board held their bi-monthly meeting at the Talkeetna Elementary School on Tuesday evening. The meetings are generally held in the lower Valley, which translates to a three-hour
Borough District 4 Seat Vacant
Mat-Su Borough District 4 Assemblymember Rob Yundt abruptly resigned his position on the Assembly. Applications for the District 4 seat are open through Friday, September 27th. Yundt resigned his position
Library Committee Recommends Another Book Removal
The Mat-Su Borough’s Library Citizens Advisory Committee, or LCAC, recommends removing another book from Public Library shelves. Citing a feminist slant, occult leanings, and other issues, the Committee ultimately recommends
Popular Public Easement Not Legally Vacated
A new proposed development along Comsat Road in Talkeetna did not include a State public access easement in the preliminary platting documents. The Correira Estates subdivision would create 10 lots
Susitna River Coalition is Under New Leadership
Longtime Talkeetna resident, Melis Coady, took the helm of The Susitna River Coalition on August 1st. Coady has worked as the Director of the Alaska Avalanche School for past eight
K2 Reunites US Army Pilots with the Airplane they Flew in Vietnam
When Sarah Ann Loreth of Talkeetna-based K2 Aviation posted informational history online about one of their current aircraft, she had no way of knowing what opportunity that simple post would