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KTNA website not infected with malware

Friday, March 12, 2010

Visitors trying to log on to KTNA’s website have been alerted that the site could contain malware. However, according to KTNA’s web support, the website is not infected and does not install malicious software to computers. (more…)

Morning news cast – Friday, March 12, 2010

Friday, March 12, 2010

KTNA’s morning news cast with local news, weather and announcements hosted by Trisha Costello. News headlines: Friends of Animals call for Alaska tourism boycott in reaction to wolf trapping opened near Denali National Park — Mat-Su Emergency Services responded to false fire alarm at Willow Elementary school — Alaska aviator Ginny Wood awarded with congressional Gold Medal. (21 min.)

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Friends of Animals call for tourism boycott of Alaska

Friday, March 12, 2010

DENALI WOLF— Park officials are concerned that opening a former wolf buffer zone to trapping may impact sightings of wolves by visitors in the Park. File photo by Diana Haecker

The Alaska Board of Game decided in their Fairbanks meeting last week to open wolf buffer zones north of Denali National Park and Preserve boundaries to wolf trapping. In response, the animal rights group Friends of Animals called for a tourism boycott of Alaska. Park officials and tourism related businesses comment on the impact this may have.

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Talkeetna Library looks to the future

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Funding for area libraries seemed to be in question last month, but Borough Manager John Duffy said the Borough is continuing to search for funding to build new libraries were needed as well as fund AV equipment. Librarian Ann Yadon speaks about what is needed at Talkeetna’s public library.

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Morning Newscast – Thursday, March 11, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010

KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements for March 11.  Host Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Susitna Council tries for its 501 c 3 status; Blodgett is sentenced; Upcoming Rural Energy Conference.  (21 min)

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Iditarod Update for Wednesday evening March 10

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Iditarod Update with Mark Wildermuth for the evening of March 10th.

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Rural energy conference to be held in Fairbanks

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A conference tackling rural energy issues is set for next month in Fairbanks. The Alaska Rural Energy Conference is going to take place from April 27 through 29. (more…)

Morning news cast – Wednesday, March 10,2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes. Host is Diana Haecker. Headlines — Talkeetna library may see improvements — The state’s DNR updates Hatcher Pass management plan. (21 min.)

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Iditarod Update Tuesday March 9th

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Talkeetna musher Mark Wildermuth gives the Iditarod update for Tuesday evening March 9th.

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Long time Talkeetna resident and bush pilot Cliff Hudson dies

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

I'LL FLY AWAY - Cliff Hudson in 1984 photo courtesy of the Hudson family

One of Talkeetna’s longest living residents, Cliff Hudson, died on Friday. His service is planned for Saturday with a community potluck at the Latitude 62 following the graveside service.

Pioneer Alaska bush pilot, Clifford Lowell Hudson, age 84, passed away March 5th at the Palmer Pioneer Home after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. (more…)

In the field: Iditarod re-start

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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IDITAROD RESTART— Iditarod  mushers started on Sunday, March 7 their long journey to Nome, from Willow Lake. View photos here capturing the scene at the start. Photos by Diana Haecker

Morning Newscast – Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements for March 9th.  Host Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – 38th Iditarod begins, Talkeetna resident Cliff Hudson dies, Talkeetna Community Council works on an event with the Alaska Railroad. (21 min)

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