The month of June was mostly poor weather at Denali’s basecamp.  A number of no-fly days created a backlog of climbers trying to get off the mountain and a waiting list in Talkeetna for those trying to get up to basecamp.Producer Sue Deyoe speaks with climbing ranger Chris Erickson about weather.

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The trial of Siegfried Pedersen, of Caswell Lakes, concluded late last week in Palmer with a guilty verdict on all counts. (more…)

KTNA’s local news, weather and announcements, hosted by Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Fred Pedersen found guilty on all counts; DOT counts traffic; Youth Conservation Corps pull invasive weeds; Forty-six mushers sign up for Iditarod. (16 min.)

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Department of Transportation traffic counters have been set up in east Talkeetna, along the Spur Road and other locations in the Upper Valley. (more…)

Seven youth are battling invasive species this summer as part of their mission working for the Youth Conservation Corps. The Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District runs the program and puts the fight against noxious plants high on the do-to list.

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THANK YOU— A big Thank You goes out to KTNA supporters, volunteers and friends who turned out in great numbers to last Friday’s one-day KTNA fundraiser and barbecue. Photos by Diana Haecker

KTNA’s morning news, weather, echos, announcements for June 29th. Host is Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – Talkeetna resident planning worldwide conference in Colorado; car crash on Vine Rd results in murder charge. (16 min)

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Dark-eyed junco-photo by Robin Song

In this archived program, Robin Song brings our attention to blooms and fledging birds and moose with calves. Audio runs about 6:15

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An unusual worldwide conference is in the planning for the end of July in Golden, Colorado.  Talkeetna resident and Denali climbing ranger Roger Robinson has been organizing the conference on human waste issues in remote areas for over 3 years.  The conference, Exit Strategies: Managing Human Waste in the Wild, will bring together interpreters, managers and scientists from 11 different countries and the U.S.

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