Budget cuts have forced Mat-Su Borough officials to cut positions and reorganize departments that are of importance to Upper Susitna Valley residents.

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The crash of a C-17 military cargo plane on Wednesday evening near the Elmendorf Air Force base killed four crewmembers and also damaged railroad tracks, forcing closure of the railroad section. (more…)

The search for a new Mat-Su Borough manager has produced a list of 42 applicants. Long time borough manager John Duffy left the post last month and the borough is looking for a replacement. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, hosted by Trisha Costello. Local news headlines: Downed tree causes power outage in Talkeetna; Mat-Su borough manager search continues; NPS hands down decision in bear shooting. (16  min.)

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In May, for the first time in history, a bear was shot and killed by a visitor in Denali National Park. The result of that incident was a two month long discussion by park officials in a precedent setting case.  The final determination has been made and the couple from North Pole, AK will not be charged.

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A number of businesses and residents in Talkeetna were without power on Tuesday afternoon and evening.  MEA spokesperson, Cheryll Heinze, says the culprit was a downed tree that fell on a power line on Veterans’ Way.  (more…)

This is the time of the year when owners of lifestock fill up their hay barns with the new crop. But Valley farmers agree that this is one of the worst summers. Long periods of rain have hampered the valley hay harvests and the maturing of all other crops.

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KTNA’s morning news, weather, echos, announcements for July 29th.  Headlines – Begich to sign on to Republican version of oil spill law; Wet weather hampers hay and other crop production; Car crash on highway sends 3 to hospital. (16 min)

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Tuesday afternoon, Alaska State Troopers as well as Talkeetna Rescue, Trapper Creek and Talkeetna ambulances responded to a two-vehicle accident at milepost 128 of the Parks Highway. (more…)