Trapper Creek Man Survives Snowmachine Crash Thanks to His Dog
20140304DogSAR Dogs are an integral part of many people’s lives in Alaska, and one Trapper Creek man has even more reason to be grateful to his four-legged companion after she
Upper Susitna Seniors Plan New Building, Name Change
Upper Susitna Seniors, Inc. has begun the process of seeking funds for a new $3 million facility, and are moving toward changing their name. According to Larry Dearman, vice-chair of
Four Snowmachiners Rescued Near Yoder Road Trail Head
On Tuesday afternoon, four snowmachiners were rescued by the Alaska Air National Guard in the Talkeetna Mountains. Jason Coffey, Tara Coffey, Robert Milligan, and Jonathan Hines, all of Wasilla, were
Some Questions Answered After Sunshine Clinic Board Meeting
Tuesday’s meeting of the Sunshine Community Health Center board of directors was attended by about twenty members of the community, many of whom drove from Talkeetna or Trapper Creek to
Legislators Have Many Questions About Additional Susitna-Watana Funding
20140225SuDam Last week, Governor Sean Parnell asked for a budget supplement of more than $32 million for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project. The nature of the supplement has raised some questions,
Talkeetna Man Successfully Completes the 2014 Iron Dog
The 2014 Iron Dog has concluded, and Talkeetna’s Jacob Hartley successfully completed the more-than 2,000 mile race. Hartley and teammate Devin LeBarbera completed the course in seventy-seven hours and thirty
KTNA Holds Annual Membership Meeting
On Sunday, KTNA held its annual membership meeting. The agenda consisted of “State of the Station” remarks by General Manager Will Peterson as well as the election of three members
Talkeetna Begins Preparations for Oosik Ski Race
BY: Melis Coady Registration is open for the 2014 Oosik ski race, which begins in Talketna. The race has grown greatly in popularity over recent years, and 2014 does not
Governor Parnell Proposes Additional $32.7 Million for Susitna-Watana
Governor Sean Parnell is asking the Legislature for more money for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project, but there’s a catch. To get the funds, the Alaska Energy Authority must secure land