Local community councils are under tight deadlines to accept nominations for open board of directors’ seats. (more…)

Tuesday’s ballot counts confirmed the lead Joe Miller had on incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski in the Republican primaries. Talkeetna residents’ reactions varied.

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The woes of homeowners along the Matanuska River will be addressed at the next Mat Su Borough Assembly meeting on Tuesday September 7^th.  The draft Matanuska River Management Plan is set to be introduced, and then scheduled for a public hearing on September 21^st. (more…)

The Talkeetna Sewer and Water Board of Directors is proposing changes to operating rules and procedures for residents on Talkeetna’s utility system. The change would only affect those residents and businesses who use a seasonal fee and shutdown for half the year.

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**the Talkeetna Sewer and Water Board is currently looking for new board members.  Call Jim Kellard or any other board member for more information.

KTNA’s morning news, weather and announcements for Wednesday, September 1, hosted by Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Lisa Murkowski concedes Republican primary race to Joe Miller; Talkeetna Water and Sewer proposes seasonal fees changes; Curry ski train back on track. (16 min.)

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The annual ski train to Curry is back this next spring.  Last year, the event took a hiatus when the Alaska Railroad cancelled all of its winter charters, which included the ski train.  (more…)

Good visibility and clear weather helped searchers continue looking for the missing aircraft in Katmai National Park yesterday.  The Katmai Park superintendent has said that the search will continue as long as the good weather  holds. (more…)

photo by Robin Song

Young short-tailed weasel, photo by Robin Song

The barn at Birch Creek Ranch had a few visitors of the short-tailed weasel  variety. Robin Song got some photos and a story to tell for this week’s locally produced Earth and Beyond program.  We find out more about least weasels and short-tailed weasels, commonly called ermine when they are in their winter coats of white. Audio is about 7 minutes.

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KTNA’s morning news, echos, announcements and weather forecast for August 30th. Host is Trisha Costello.  Headlines – Stevens to rest in Arlington; Ober arrested for the third time in a month; 3rd segment on Montana Creek troubles.  16 min.

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