In July, Governor Sean Parnell hired a specialist to deal with the rampant domestic violence and sexual abuse occurrences in Alaska. Katie Tepas  is the person and she says that nothing less than a change in society is needed to end domestic violence. KTNA continues coverage of domestic violence issues with an overview of what Tepas’ office tries to accomplish.

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New Group Formed To Tackle Domestic Violence in the Upper Valley

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The Mat Su Borough Assembly went into two different executive sessions last week during their regularly scheduled Assembly meeting. (more…)

The State of Alaska recently adopted the Hatcher Pass Management Plan.

The plan affects almost 300 thousand acres of state land in the Hatcher Pass area.  (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for the last day of November.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Food Safety Bill passes; Borough manager still undecided; Hatcher Pass Management Plan adopted by state. 16 min.

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KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for November 29th. Host is Trisha Costello.  Headlines – Domestic violence on the uprise, a special report and interview with the Governor’s coordinator on the issue.  16 min.

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A number of individuals spoke at the recent Mat Su Salmon Symposium in Wasilla. Sue Mauger, science director at Cook Inlet keeper gave an update on their efforts in the stream temperature monitoring in clear streams in the Cook Inlet and Su Valley.  She describes what the program is about and what insight the organization hopes to gain in their on-going work.

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The Alaska Energy Authority announced today  that they are supporting and recommending the lower Watana Dam on the Susitna River over the Chakachamna Project.  The Authority has been expected to come out with a decision for the past couple of weeks.  Governor Parnell has responded to the decision. (more…)

Two snowmachiners that were reported missing yesterday were located today.  Russ Bevans, 71 and Dave Luce, 65, both of Willow were reported missing yesterday around 2 pm. (more…)

Alaska DOT is asking for public comment on 15 different passing lane areas on the Parks Highway from milepost 163 to milepost 298.  Comments are due December 1st.

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