Lonnie Dupre becomes first ever January Denali soloist
History has been made on North America’s highest peak. On Sunday, Lonnie Dupre became the first solo climber to summit Denali in the month of January. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has
Sen. Mike Dunleavy discusses upcoming legislative session
The 2015 session of the Alaska legislature starts in less than two weeks. Around the state, elected officials are getting ready to head to Juneau. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with
Su-Valley Voice for January 7th, 2015: Talkeetna Historical Society
Attached is the entire recording of Su-Valley Voice for this week. The discussion covered the Talkeetna Historical Society and preparations for Talkeetna’s centennial in 2016. The next Su-Valley Voice will
Talkeetna Historical Society to host 'timeline party' in preparation for centennial
With the help of grant money from the State of Alaska, the Talkeetna Historical Society is in the process of planning Talkeetna’s centennial celebration in 2016. On Wednesday, KTNA’s Phillip
Human Remains Found in 'Talkeetna Area' Cabin Fire
The Alaska State Troopers report that a cabin fire in the Talkeetna area killed one person. According to the troopers, the initial call was received just before midnight on Saturday
Drivers Identified in Fatal Parks Highway Accident
On Monday, the National Park Service identified the two drivers killed in a head-on collision near mile 236 of the Parks Highway, inside the boundaries of Denali National Park. The
Temperatures Drop Below Zero for the First Time Since March
Over the last few days, temperatures have dipped below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The last time temperatures hit sub-zero was on March 7th, 2014, when the recorded low was seven-degrees-below-zero. The
Talkeetna Community Council Notes from January 5th Meeting
This story has been updated to better reflect the Mat-Su Borough’s role in the float plane lease program on Christiansen Lake. On Monday, the Talkeetna Community Council board of directors
Lonnie Dupre Continues His Attempt at Denali History
Climber Lonnie Dupre is continuing his attempt to be the first person to climb Denali solo in the month of January. He has given regular updates via sat phone, and