As the budgeting process for the next fiscal year at the Mat Su Borough for proceeds, the Talkeetna Sewer and Water Board is quickly trying to come up with solutions to financial issues that have been brought about by federal EPA standards. Utility customers may see a 35% increase or more, in their bills starting in July. (more…)

In 2009, the Parks Highway, from the Chulitna River bridge to Fairbanks, became a national scenic byway.

Now the state of Alaska is planning a master interpretive plan for the stretch of highway from milepost 132 to Fairbanks. (more…)

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 Alaska House Energy Committee is working on a bill that will pave a clear path for the multi-Billion-dollar Susitna River hydroelectric project, by making sure the Alaska Energy Authority can formally oversee the project and other energy projects as they come along.  The bill is House Bill 103 and is Governor Sean Parnell’s legislation to authorize the AEA to pursue hydroelectric projects. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for February 24th.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – MEA votes to raise rates; Division of Oil and Gas makes finding on Susitna Basin exploration; DNR opens public comment on Petersville Trail; BBB alerts college students on scams.  16 min.

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A public comment period has opened concerning a 16 mile winter-use-only trail along the Petersville Road near Trapper Creek. (more…)

KTNA’s news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, hosted by Trisha Costello. Local news headlines: Deadline for public comments on JPARC, (Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex), extended; Rescued dogs sent to correctional work farm to be trained by inmates; Trial for Tim Myers postponed again; KTNA reporter says good bye to station and town.

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Today’s deadline for the public to comment on the proposed expansion of the military training range has been extended again. The Alaska Command will now accept public comments for two more weeks until March 4. (more…)

The Alaska Energy Authority announced a series of public meetings to be held regarding the potential development of the Susitna Hydro project. (more…)