The residents of Talkeetna, Chase, Susitna and Trapper Creek might be the only ones in the state who have a chance to sit one and one with the Federal Regulatory Commission, Alaska Energy Authority and other engineers to discuss the future of the Susitna Dam.  Over 50 residents packed into downtown Talkeetna Monday afternoon to ask questions about the upcoming licensing process for the proposed Susitna Dam and were the first to hear about the licensing process and future studies.  Sue Deyoe was at the meeting and filed this report…

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A team of 8 individuals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Alaska Energy Authority fielded questions for 2 and a half hours in front of a crowded community arts center in downtown Talkeetna. (more…)

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KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for August 31st.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – MEA meets with Talkeetna residents and Borough manager and mayor; Susitna Dam meeting one of a kind in Talkeetna. 16 min.

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Update:  Everest is home safe. Thank you to all our listeners for watching for him and the concern.

Missing 13 year old boy:  Everest Haynes lives across from Camp Caswell, mile 87.5 of the Parks Highway. He is 5’10″ tall, 150#, with brown hair. He wears glasses, and was last seen wearing cream plaid shorts, a dark printed hoodie, black “skater” shoes, and a light blue backpack. If you have any information about Everest’s whereabouts, please contact Ember Haynes at 841-1427, the Troopers at 733-2256, or Michele Kelly at 907-351-0026.

On this edition of the locally produced Earth and Beyond program, host Dan Harrell introduces us to three running races to be held September 24th: the Bun to Bun Fun Run, and the Talkeetna half marathon and marathon. Audio runs 9 min 19 seconds.

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A number of arrests related to the Palmer State Fair occurred over the weekend. (more…)

A lower Valley clinic will soon be doing a test run in Talkeetna.  They focus on children and women’s health and want to see if there is room for three clinics in Talkeetna. They are renovating space and hoping to open for appointments in October.  Sue Deyoe has the story on the latest in health care availability in the upper valley…

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KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for August 30th.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Accidents related to Fair keep Troopers busy; New clinic planned in Talkeetna.  16 min.

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KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for August 29th. Host is Trisha Costello.  Headlines – AEA looks at tidal power; DOT published annual report;  Bone is NOT human; Big Wild Ride ends. 16 min.

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