Legislators cut cruise ship passenger head tax
With passage of Senate Bill 312 last week, chances for Talkeetna to ever see portions of the state-collected cruise ship passenger head tax diminished.
Morning newscast - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes for April 21. Hosted by Diana Haecker. Headlines: Black Hawks training near Talkeetna; Su Valley Steelband heads to State’s competition; Charitable PFD
Legislature extends Pick.Click.Give program
The future of the Pick.Click.Give program seems secure as the Legislature last week passed a bill that would extend the PFD charitable contributions program indefinitely.
Controversy brews over religious material distributed at Talkeetna Elementary
An invitation to an Easter breakfast at the local Montana Creek Baptist Church had unintended consequences as parents questioned the art and manner of how it was distributed within the
Morning news cast -- Monday, March 29, 2010
KTNA morning newscast with local news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes. Hosted by Trisha Costello. Headlines: Appliance rebates for those with disabilities; Sunshine Transit van in repair; Cruise ship tax
Governor Parnell introduces cruise ship head tax reduction bill
Governor Sean Parnell on Thursday, March 25, submitted legislation aimed to boost tourism and stimulate the economy in Alaska. However, the bill is trying to strike a portion of the
Tazlina Mannix wraps up successful race season
While Olympian skier Kikkan Randall occupies the headlines, her U.S. ski team mate and Talkeetna’s own Tazlina Mannix skied to top finishes this winter season, remaining the youngest skier to
Sunshine Transit still in repair
As of Monday, Talkeetna’s only public transportation vehicle is still out of commission. The Sunshine Transit van broke down Friday and is in the process of being repaired at Northfork