Earth & Beyond: Alternative Energy Part 2
Greg Curtis continues his exploration of alternative energy options in the upper Susitna valley, with special attention to an innovative system in Trapper Creek. This is part 2 of 3.
Job Announcement – Development Coordinator
KTNA has a job opening for a half-time Development Coordinator who will be responsible for the KTNA membership program, fundraising events, donor solicitations, and similar activities. This is a terrific opportunity for an energetic individual who likes to talk to people about public radio in general and KTNA in particular. It requires strong communication skills with a variety of media, but also excellent organization. The deadline for application is March 1, 2010. For a complete job description, please see the announcement under “Job Openings” in the menu bar at the top of the page, or click here.
Morning Newscast – February 8, 2010
Morning Newscast for Monday, February 8th. Host is Trisha Costello (20 min)
Su Community Council asks for teleconferencing capability
The Susitna Community Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution to ask the Mat-Su Borough to install audio and visual teleconferencing equipment at the Su Valley High School. The purpose would be to transmit borough assembly, school board and other public meetings live. This would allow upper valley residents to participate without having to drive a hundred miles to those meetings as they are usually held in Palmer and in the borough core area. Read More »
Su Valley basketball teams move into semi-finals in Nenana
The Su Valley boys and girls basketball teams swept the Tok Wolverines in the opening rounds of the Nenana Invitational basketball tournament on Thursday morning. Read More »
Morning news cast – February 5, 2010
Morning newscast for Friday, Feb 5, 2010; host Trisha Costello (20 min.)
State Park continues search for information on Denali State Park trails
Denali State Park officials have not yet closed the scoping period for information gathering on the park’s trail management plan even though the official deadline was December 15th. Claire Holland LeClaire continues listening to local residents on their expertise.
Morning Newscast – February 4, 2010
Morning Newscast for Thursday, February 4, 2010; host Sue Deyoe (20 min)
KTNA Annual Membership Meeting February 21
| February 21, 2010 | ||
| 4:30 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
KTNA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be taking place on Sunday, February 21 at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. Come be a part of the KTNA community! The social hour starts at 4:30 with music, food, and a slideshow of Diana Haecker’s “In the Field” images. The meeting starts at 5:30. Find out what’s new and upcoming at KTNA, see the preliminary results of the KTNA Listener Survey, be the first to know the results of KTNA’s board election, and more.
Nuggets – Marmot Day
Marmot at Gold Cord Lake, Hatcher Pass. Photo by Charlie Loeb.
The first Marmot Day in Alaska history was February 2, 2010. Join Howard Carbone and Charlie Loeb as they attempt to find a fun way to celebrate this new holiday and learn much about marmots in the process.
Talkeetna Council weighs in on Borough Tower ordinance
The Talkeetna Community Council is weighing in on the recently released draft Tall Structures Ordinance from the Mat Su Borough. Read More »
Talkeetna Council discusses forestry issues
Forestry issues, Su Valley’s proposed wood fired boiler, and Borough lands took up a major portion of the Talkeetna Community Council’s time on Monday evening.
