Oregon Man Killed in Denali Highway Crash
An Oregon man was killed in a snowmachine crash on the Denali Highway Friday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 70-year-old Glenn Cantor of Bend, Oregon was riding
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School Administration to Recommend Action on Challenged Books
Mat-Su Borough School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani is expected to present a proposal to the school board this week on how to approach books that have been reviewed by
Borough Manager Suspends Library Book Challenges After "Shouting Contest" and "Name-Calling"
Last week, Mat-Su Borough Manager Mike Brown announced that the borough’s Challenged Materials Review Committee for libraries would be put on hold after its January meeting. In his weekly post
Mat-Su School District Sued Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a new lawsuit against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District over its policy regarding transgender students using restrooms and locker rooms that match their
BLM Begins Alaska Long Trail Feasibility Studies
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has begun feasibility studies for the Alaska Long Trail. The trail is being proposed as a National Scenic Trail, and authorization and funding for
Assembly Encourages Firearms for Citizens
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted this week to encourage all eligible residents to own firearms and ammunition. District 7 Assemblymember Bernier cosponsored the resolution with Assemblymember McKee. Some residents expressed
Pre-Session Interview with Rep. McCabe
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins on Tuesday. In advance of the opening gavel, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Representative Kevin McCabe about his priorities for the session,
Christmas Bird Count Tallies More Than 1,500
Volunteer birders tallied more than 1,500 birds during the annual Trapper Creek-Talkeetna Christmas Bird Count on January 3rd. This marks the 28th year for the count in the Upper Valley
First pre-filed bills released in advance of legislative session
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins next Tuesday. Before the start of the session, members of the House and Senate have the opportunity to pre-file bills. The first