Lawmakers in Juneau reviewed Senate Bill 42 Monday and took public testimony.   The Senate Resources Committee passed the bill on to the Finance Committee to review. (more…)

The Trapper Creek Community Council opened up an unusual contest to their community through their revenue sharing funds.  A community entrance/welcome  sign is in the works and residents will have a chance to vote on their favorite design this weekend during the Cabin Fever Reliever festival. (more…)

The Talkeetna Community Council is taking the proposed Susitna Dam seriously and has formed a committee to discussion and watch the progress. (more…)

The state’s Division of Oil and Gas at Department of Natural Resources has taken to heart the comments concerning the Susitna Basin Exploration Licenses.  The area, west of the Susitna River and south of Petersville Road, including the Yentna and Kahiltna Rivers came under scrutiny for possible gas exploration. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Mat Su Borough warns of fishery crisis; Community Councils continue work on revenue sharing. 16 min.

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KTNA’s news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, hosted by Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Denali Arts Council executive director resigns; Trapper Creek organizes design contest for signs; Rookie Dallas Seavey wins the Yukon Quest. (16 min.)

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As revenue share money starts flowing into upper Susitna valley communities, projects are getting the green light to go into the next phase. (more…)

Last weekend, Alaska legislators Mark Neuman and Charlie Huggins met with Susitna Community Council members and Mat-Su Borough assemblyman Vern Halter to discuss requests for changes to the Parks Highway road rehabilitation project from mile 83 to mile 90. (more…)

KTNA’s local news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, for Wed. Feb. 9, 2011, with Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Legislators meet with Susitna Community Council to discuss Parks Highway road project; Meals on Wheels program starts on Friday; Borough mayor Larry DeVilbiss asserts fiscal conservative budget approach. (16 min.)

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