Domestic risk of Zika virus low in Alaska
The World Health Organization declared Zika virus a global health emergency this week. Experts believe there is a strong link between the virus and a serious birth defect, but that
Frontiersman issues correction on Talkeetna water story
The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman is running a correction regarding a story on the Talkeetna Sewer and Water system that appeared in Sunday’s paper. Matt Tunseth, editor of the Frontiersman, contacted KTNA
Election dispute dominates Trapper Creek Community Council meeting
After a contentious meeting last week, the Trapper Creek Community Council will hold a new election for its board of directors. While the original election was conducted incorrectly, the results
Faulty pump leads to slightly elevated arsenic levels for Talkeetna water
Talkeetna water system customers will soon receive a notice about slightly elevated arsenic levels in the water in December and January. The Environmental Protection Agency requires that arsenic levels are
Musher Karin Hendrickson shares being on the Yentna during 7.1 earthquake
While most Upper Valley residents were at home for the magnitude 7.1 earthquake early on Sunday, musher Karin Hendrickson was mid-race on the Yentna River. Hendrickson spoke with KTNA’s Katie
Talkeetna Sewer and Water's fiscal issues go beyond the need for a $214,000 loan
Earlier this week, KTNA reported on a loan request for the Talkeetna sewer and water system from the Mat-Su Borough’s revolving loan fund. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Public Works
Assembly to vote on loan for Talkeetna sewer and water system
Next week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly is scheduled to vote on the Talkeetna sewer and water system borrowing over $200,000 from the borough’s revolving loan fund. The borough’s public works
It's a dog musher's life
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Calling any musher “casual” is a misnomer, but there are plenty of people in the Susitna Valley who use their dog teams more for recreation
Upper Valley Audubon Christmas Bird Count result are in
On January 2nd, local birders held the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in the Talkeetna and Trapper Creek area. Over a twenty-four hour period, birds were counted at feeders and