A NEW NAME— Congress passed legislation to rename South Hunter peak to Stevens Peak in honor of the late Senator Ted Stevens. Photo by Diana Haecker

WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill today  that honors the late Senator Ted Stevens by naming a peak on Mount Hunter and part of an ice field in Alaska after him. (more…)

The Mat Su Borough Assembly has narrowed the list of Borough manager candidates down to eleven prospective candidates. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for September 30th.  Host is Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – Su Valley girls head to state x-country; September business report; Assembly narrows manager field to 11.

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In the business report for the end of September –  As the summer tourist season comes to a close and blustery winds bring a reminder of winter, a number of businesses have either closed down or limited their hours of operation. (more…)

RUDE AWAKENING – KTNA member and forever volunteer Carol Lincoln snapped this shot heading south to Anchorage.  Termination Dust has settled to the south and north of us.

Photos by Diana Haecker

The cross country running season is nearing its grand finale with the upcoming State finals in Anchorage, where athletes from statewide school districts duke out who’s the best runner. From Su Valley High, the girls team qualified to compete. Diana Haecker reports from last weekend’s Region 2 qualifier race held at Su Valley High School.

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Debris from a float plane missing for more than a month has been found washed up on a beach in Katmai National Park and Preserve. (more…)

The Talkeetna Community Council at their September meeting voted to extend the nomination process for voting for Board of Directors if the bylaws allow. (more…)

BLOWN OVER— Wind gusts on Friday were strong enough to topple a 9-foot plywood moose decoration in downtown Talkeetna. Signs of businesses, the wooden VFW post sign and political campaign signs were also damaged during the storm.  Photo by Diana Haecker

Last weekend’s wind storm wreaked havoc in the valley and residents are starting the clean up while state and borough officials as well as phone and utility companies are assessing the damages.

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