2018 In Review

Over the next week, we’re taking a look back at some of the news from 2018.

Musher Anja Radano takes off from the starting line in Willow for the 46th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, cheered on by her husband, Peter. Photo by Phillip Manning – KTNA.

At the end of February, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with local musher Anja Radano just a few days before she set off on her first attempt at the Iditarod.

Local musher Anja Radano prepares to set off on the Iditarod this weekend

 

 

 

 

This spring, Yukon Don Tanner released his first book, Talkeetna Territory Papers.  In April, he spoke with KTNA’s Phillip Manning about the process of writing the book.

Yukon Don Tanner discusses his first book, Talkeetna Territory Papers

 

 

 

 

 

The site of Saturday’s fatal plane crash on Thunder Mountain in the Alaska Range. NPS Photo

In August, a tragic flightseeing plane crash in the Alaska Range claimed the lives of five people.

Search for flightseeing plane halted, four confirmed deceased

 

 

 

 

The Su Valley soccer team following their first state championship. Photo courtesy of Steve Harrison.

This fall, the Su Valley Rams co-ed soccer team brought home a state championship.  KTNA’s Katie Writer spoke with assistant coach Steve Harrison about how the team became Alaska’s best.

Su Valley Co-Ed Soccer Wins 2018 Division II State Championships