A 2009 graduate of Su Valley High School is getting her feet wet in the political arena as she works in Juneau as a Senate page. Lea Shipman grew up in Talkeetna and plans on coming back to her home town, but for now, she’s gathering experience in the world of politics.

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KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements for March 18th.  Host Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – Gerry Sousa comes into Nome; conversation with Nome Nugget on the Iditarod win; Surface Transportation Board releases draft EIS for Railroad Spur. (21 min)

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Lance Mackey made history this afternoon as he headed under the Burled Arch in Nome.  No musher has ever managed to win four Iditarod’s in a row. (more…)

As others race to get prepared for the Trapper Creek Cabin Fever Reliever and the 10th annual Oosik Classic Ski Race in Talkeetna, eight artists in Talkeetna race to a deadline.

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KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Iditarod update for March 16th.  Host Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – Art Show in Anchorage features 8 Talkeetna artists; 51 yr old man presumed drowned in the Susitna River; Denali Park Road opening begins.  (21 min)

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KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements for Monday, March 15th.  Host Trisha Costello.  Headlines – Ides of March; Talkeetna’s new play; Denali Parks Black Bear hunt proposal; KTNA’s website malware issues. (21 min)

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This past weekend was a bad one for snowmachiners and responders according to State Troopers.

A 51 year old man from Houston fell into the Susitna River on his snowmachine and is still missing and presumed drowned. (more…)

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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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…)

THE START LINE— Thousands of people lined the start chute during the Sunday start of the 2010 Iditarod Trail sled dog race on Willow Lake. Photo by Diana Haecker

The restart – the official start – of the Iditarod started at 2 pm at Willow Lake as 71 mushers headed on the trail to Nome.

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Jennifer Raffaeli will be only the 4th in history to take on her new position as Denali Park kennels manager.  Late last year a notice was posted and mushers and others from around the country scrambled to apply.  Over 300 applications were received and 40 of those were deemed qualified.  Raffaeli, a Denali Park seasonal employee, was hired.

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Talkeetna Fire Department will be getting a new ambulance.  The Mat Su Borough Assembly approved spending for the new ambulance at their last assembly meeting. (more…)