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TRASH LEFT BEHIND— One of several dozen fire pits at the bank of Montana Creek is littered with trash. Photo by Diana Haecker

Come Friday night, Yoder Road residents near Montana Creek brace themselves for the arrival of weekend visitors who set up camp on the shores of Montana Creek. Resident Ed Wick walks reporter Diana Haecker through the area as he picks up trash along the way.This is part two of a multi-part series on the challenges a once pristine spot faces as an increasing numbers of people put pressure on the area.

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KTNA’s news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, hosted by Diana Haecker. News headlines: Montana Creek Series Part 2: Residents overwhelmed by garbage left behind; Primary elections held today; Contamination found at Port MacKenzie. (16 min)

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The first environmental audit of the Mat-Su Borough’s port MacKenzie revealed signs of contamination at the port. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather, echos, announcements for August 19th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Yentna River at Lake creek is flooding; Mat Su Borough passes Talkeetna Lakes Park ordinance.  16 min.

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Talkeetna and Chase residents may start to see Mat Su Borough contractors working at the Talkeetna well site next week.  Work is starting on the Talkeetna Sewer and Water project, which is a recipient of Department of Agriculture grants and stimulus funds to improve the system which is out of EPA compliance.

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Other Arsenic stories: Kilgo hired for TKAS&W

Chase parking under consideration

TKA sewer and water gets more funding

Borough okays grants for sewer and water

Borough approves grants for arsenic project

KTNA’s news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, hosted by Diana Haecker. News headlines: Yentna River at flood stage; AARP posts videos of candidates on YouTube; Arsenic filter to be installed at Talkeetna’s water system; Broken transformer causes power outage. (16 min.)

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KTNA’s morning newscast for August 16th.  Host is Trisha Costello.  Headlines – Part 1 of a series on the troubles plaguing Montana Creek area; Borough creates jobs with Port Mac, but fails to study impact on towns to the north. 16 min.

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Upper valley sport fisherman have been concerned with what has been occurring in the fisheries over the past years.  Now Senator Huggins and Representative Neuman are working with sportfisherman to pressure the department of Fish and Game for answers on cook inlet fisheries. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Wasilla at 7 pm. at the Mat Su Public Safety Bldg.

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