KTNA’s April Fool’s Day story:

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The National High Altitude Research Administration released a forecast for solar activity this morning at 4am Alaska time. The forecast was prompted by higher than usual solar activity over the past two months, and the expectation that this activity will continue for several more months. Meg Farmer, NHARA’s Assistant to the Director, added that the press release was expedited due to current conditions. (more…)

The Talkeetna Community Council Board of Directors has committed to holding effective, short meetings, lasting no more than 2 hours.

The council met Monday night for the regular monthly meeting.  Council chair, Sharon Montagnino reported on a work session the Board had in December and said they would do everything in their power to hold brief meetings, but being effective and accomplishing a lot at the same time. (more…)

Governor Parnell has announced his budget plan for Fiscal Year 2012. The operating and capital budgets total $11.1 billion, with $5.45 billion in state general funds. State agency operating growth has been limited to 1.9 percent.  The budget includes $65.7 million for the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) to conduct planning, design, and permitting for the Susitna Hydroelectric Project, which is estimated to meet half of the Railbelt’s electricity demand. The budget also includes funding for weatherization programs, renewable energy, and heating assistance.  KTNA listeners can stay tuned to tonights Alaska News Nightly for the full story or go to the link above to read all the numbers.

The Talkeetna Community Council held a very short meeting Monday evening.  All business was completed within an hour and the meeting adjourned at 8 pm.

The only committee report came from revenue sharing committee chair Howard Carbone.  He reported that 8 applications have been received for the revenue sharing grant of $22,200. (more…)

The Permanent Fund Dividend is being deposited in bank accounts this week. This also means that hundreds of Alaska non-profit organizations see a PFD boost through the Pick-Click-and-Give program. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for September 27th.  Host is Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – Power outage continues for some; Earthquake hits central AK; AT&T cell tower to go in on Spur Road; One Tree project continues; Kantishna Roadhouse in Denali Park to go hydro. 16 min.

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KTNA’s morning news, echos, announcements and weather forecast for September 7th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Search is off for the missing Katmai plane; Susitna Council asks Borough for items on CIP list; Talkeetna Community Council searching for directors; Mat Su School Board okays the idea of a wood fired boiler. 16 min.

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KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for August 31st.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Ballot counting continues today; Miller goes after Murkowski; Search continues for missing Katmai plane; Accident on Parks Highway totals ATV and trailer.  16 min.

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The 15th annual KTNA Art Auction

Sunday, September 5th————3pm ~ 8:15pm

Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

William Barstow ~ East Talkeetna

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This year’s featured artist is David Totten. For more information on David Totten and this year’s Art Auction, please use this link. You can also look at a gallery of available art work on KTNA Talkeetna’s Facebook page by following this link.

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