Talkeetna Airport Manager Steve Hansen Retires after 25 years
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Steve Hansen completed his last shift as the Talkeetna State Airport Manager on May 31st, 2018. After 25 years as airport manager, Steve Hansen has
Su Valley shines at state track meet, including a gold medal
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Su Valley High School Track and Field coaches Steve and Tom Harrison, and high jump coach Bruce Gunderson celebrated victory at the Regional Championships earlier
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Dusty Pallet", by Sandy Shoulders
New Mexico is “Land of Enchantment” according to inspired and proud self assessment. To many that is true, but to truly engage one must love the dusty palette. It is
Tips for Healthy Living 5-18-2018
Yoga therapist and instructor Diane Ziegner talks about the importance of self-care during the challenging Alaskan summer season: figuring out what you might want to focus on, then nudging yourself
Susitna Writer's Voice--"We Call It By Different Names", by Diane Calamar Okonek
An essay written during a recent Talkeetna Community Schools class on creative non-fiction. It’s about the ocean, the life on an Alaskan island, pivotal childhood events and adult experiences, and
North Shore Cyclery to open later this month, will participate in bike safety event on Monday
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Shawn Thelen is turning the log building on Second St. across from K2 Aviation into a bike shop. The building has sat unused for some
Darrell Bowersox Passes
Former Talkeetna resident Darrell Bowersox (born May 10th, 1933, died April 30th 2018) and his wife Judy were interviewed on a Nuggets program on KTNA, hosted by Carol Lincoln. https://ktna.org/2009/03/nuggets-a-conversation-with-darrell-and-judy-bowersox/
Talkeetna Elementary holds fundraising taqueria event
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Last Thursday at the Talkeetna Elementary School, the fourth and fifth grade students raised funds for next year’s field trip to Kachemak Bay near Homer.
2018 Talkeetna / Trapper Creek Birdathon Results
The Talkeetna / Trapper Creek Birdathon participants counted 64 species of resident and migrant birds during the weekend’s annual event, with challenging cool temperatures combined with frequent showers of rain,