Su Valley Voice for September 10, 2026: KTNA Staff Spotlight
This week on Su Valley Voice, host Phillip Manning spoke with new KTNA staff members Annie Bradley and Marion Chesterton about their roles at the station.
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Local Politician Spotlight
Talkeetna Republican Ryan Sheldon is advancing to the General Election on Nov. 3. He’s the only candidate from the community running
New Book Recounts the First All-Woman Ascent of Denali
Author, Cassidy Randall, is on tour to promote her book Thirty Below. Randall spoke about the book at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Sheep Creek Lodge Faces Hardship
A local institution, Sheep Creek Lodge, faces catastrophic business struggles. Trouble arrived when a septic tank on their property failed on August
Assembly Accepts Grant for Talkeetna Airstrip Revetment Repairs
The Talkeetna Airmen’s Association is working with the Mat-Su Borough for repairs to the Village Airstrip revetment.
Talkeetna Skatepark Receives AARP Grant
The Talkeetna Skatepark has received an $11,000 Community Challenge grant from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Since its debut
Sandhill Cranes Arrive in Trapper Creek
Sandhill cranes have already arrived at the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary, a bit ahead of schedule, before their long journey to California.
Bradley Road Bridge to be Constructed in 2027
Funding for Trapper Creek’s Bradley Road Bridge was approved at last week’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting.
Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion
This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.