KTNA Board Announces New General Manager
The KTNA Board of Directors has selected a new general manager for the station. Karen Trop comes to Talkeetna with years of experience both on the journalism and production side,
Volunteers Are Down For a Count
Twenty people ventured out into the forest or watched out their windows to count birds on January 3rd for the annual Christmas Bird Count. The National Audubon Society started the
Construction to start on bridge over landslide site in Denali National Park
by Yereth Rosen, Alaska BeaconJanuary 13, 2023 This story was updated on January 25, 2023 to correct errors. A remedy is on the way to overcome a barrier to visitor
Susitna Recreation Rivers Plan to be Updated
The Susitna Basin Recreation Rivers Plan was first adopted in 1991 and is undergoing a revision. An Advisory Board appointed by Governor Dunleavy consists of 13 members representing a variety
Memorial Wall at Trapper Creek Cemetery Remembers Former Residents
Veterans are now honored on the Memorial Wall at Trapper Creek Memorial Cemetery. Of the 240 people on the wall, 55 are veterans. Though dedicated on May 30, 2021, the
Borough Discusses Modification of Land Use Permit
Modification of Borough land use permits is scheduled for a public hearing on November 22. Originally adopted in 2007, the permit once required any planned structure of more than 480
Mat-Su Borough Assembly Votes to Hand Count All Ballots
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted at their October 4th meeting to hand count ballots for future elections. After a five to one decision, with Assembly Member Stephanie Nowers the only
Trapper Creek Water Point Proves a Success
Trapper Creekâs water point has provided about 170,000 gallons of water since its opening in April 2021. Getting water to a rural area is not fast or easy. The Trapper