In our previous immunization story, KTNA reported on alarmingly low vaccination rates in small children in the upper valley and health providers concerns.  In this segment of an on going look at immunization of children, KTNA reporter Sue Deyoe continues the discussion with health providers, the state and parents…

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Hairy woodpecker,
photo by Robin Song

Host Robin Song tells about two common woodpeckers, interactions with other birds, and their places in the ecosystem. Natural Observations is a regular feature of KTNA’s locally produced Earth and Beyond program.

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This past weekend home-brewers from across the Valley and Anchorage came to Talkeetna to participate in the Second Annual Golden Carboy contest at Denali Brewing Company. (more…)

The PFD filing deadline is looming as is the Pick Click and Give program deadline for 2011. (more…)

The Alaska Trails has organized a weekend event in April to bring together trail users of all types for classes on trail building, grant writing and a dozen other topics. Deadline for early registration is April 1st.

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Occassional Talkeetna resident Vern Tejas holds the world’s seven summit record, but it is now being challenged by a former rugby star from Wales.   A 33-year-old man has put Denali, as well as the North and South Pole, on his list of quests to successfully climb the world’s seven summits in seven months. Tejas owns the record for completing the world’s seven summits in a record 136 days, but that record doesn’t include the 2 poles. (more…)

The Surface Transportation Board has released its final Environmental Impact Statement for Port MacKenzie rail spur and is recommending the MacCentral and Houston-South routes for the spur extension. (more…)

Matanuska Electric Association’s  board of directors recently approved the ‘limited notice to proceed’ with a natural gas fired power plant near Eklutna. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for March 30th.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – HB 103 heard in Finance Committee; Denali Brewing holds 2nd Annual Carboy contest; Wales man seeking to break Tejas record. 16 min.

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