Upper Valley Family Receives 'Overwhelming' Support After House Fire
On Friday, a fire burned a significant portion of one Talkeetna family’s home. Nobody was injured in the fire, and one member of the family says that support from the
Talkeetna Bachelor Society Awards Funds from 2014 Auction
In the interest of full disclosure, Phillip Manning, wishes to make it known that he sits on the board of directors for the Talkeetna Bachelor Society. Earlier this month, the
Talkeetna Elementary Performs Winter Concert
On Tuesday, Talkeetna Elementary held its annual Winter Concert. The students performed songs about snow, Santa Claus, and even wildlife. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has this story: Below are all of
Lonnie Dupre Makes Fourth Winter Solo Attempt on Denali
On Thursday, climber and arctic veteran Lonnie Dupre left Talkeetna for his fourth attempt to be the first person to summit Denali in January. Before he left, he spoke with
Revised Proposal Halves State Capital Budget
Governor Walker’s office has released a new iteration of the 2016 state budget proposal. The proposal does not year bear Walker’s endorsement, and was left behind by the administration of
Local Program Offers Help For Families Who Rely on School Meals
The holiday season is generally a time for celebration, family, and giving. For some Upper Valley families with school-age children, though, it also comes with an extra financial burden. KTNA’s
Su Valley Volleyball, Wrestling Teams at State Tourney This Weekend
The Su Valley volleyball team will not repeat as state champions in 2014. The Rams were defeated on Thursday by Dillingham in four sets. Their tournament is life is not
Numbers and Upper Valley Tourism
Note: Casey Ressler of the Mat-Su CVB will be discussing tourism data at the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce General Meeting on Thursday. Each year, the Alaska Division of Economic Development
New Report Questions Susitna-Watana Economics; AEA Responds
A new fiscal analysis of the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project questions the Alaska Energy Authority’s estimates regarding how much the 735-foot tall dam would cost the State of Alaska, if built.