Power out in the valley
The Matanuska-Susitna valley is experiencing a widespread power outage, from Palmer to Wasilla all the way to Talkeetna and Trapper Creek. At noon, MEA officals say that 2500 homes are
Plans shape up for cell tower at Spur Road
A new cell phone tower may go up soon at the Spur Road. A public information hearing took place on Thursday night, where residents had the chance to learn about
Vandalized, stolen street signs come at high cost for borough
KNOCKED OVER— Newly installed street signs near the intersection of Noel Wien, River Bottom Road and Moose Hollow Avenue were knocked over last week. The borough spent last year alone
Clinics start giving flu shots
The Alaska Department of Health started to distribute influenza vaccines throughout the state. The state has ordered 90,000 doses and more than two thirds are designated for children and adolescents.
Morning news cast for September 22
KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, hosted by Diana Haecker. Local headlines: PFD is $1,281; South Hunter peak to be named after Ted Stevens; Fairbanks political candidates push
In the field
BERRY HEAVEN— Highbush cranberries add a glowing red accent to the fall colors in the upper Susitna valley. Photo by Diana Haecker
This year's PFD is $1,281
Governor Sean Parnell this morning announced that $1,281 is the amount of the 2010 PFD to be paid out to more than 640,000 eligible Alaskans.
Deficit projected in Mat-Su borough school district's budget
The Mat-Su School district’s assistant superintendent of business and operations told the school board and the Mat-Su Assembly that financial projections for the next fiscal year are not looking good.
Murkowski pushes to name mountain peak after Stevens
With the intent to recognize the lifetime achievements of former Senator Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced legislation to name a peak on Mount Hunter “Stevens Peak”.