State Releases New School Ratings System
The State of Alaska released the first set of new annual school ratings on Friday. The new reports, at the Alaska School Performance Index, are more specific than previous metrics,
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Talkeetna Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Brian Chavez, 27, of Talkeetna was arrested Wednesday night at his parents’ residence on Leila Lane in Talkeetna, according to Alaska State Troopers. Chavez was contacted by State Troopers because
A Denali Bus Trip With Melis Coady
Story by KTNA’s Melis Coady The ninety-two mile long Denali Park Road parallels the Alaska Range and travels through low valleys and high mountain passes through the northern valley of
South Denali Groundbreaking Coming Up Friday
Denali State Park will be adding new facilities as part of a two-phase project that is planned to culminate in a new South Denali Visitor Center. The groundbreaking ceremony for
A Crash on the Talkeetna Spur Leaves One Woman Injured
One driver was injured in an accident Tuesday evening on the Talkeetna Spur Road. According to the Alaska State Troopers, a vehicle driven by Jordan Check, 21, rear-ended a vehicle
Fish and Game Increases Bag Limits on Three Lower Valley Creeks
The bag limit for silver salmon has been increased in parts of the Lower Valley. According to an August 13th press release, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is
Congressional Delegation Speaks at Federal Overreach Summit
On Tuesday, the Alaska congressional delegation took part in the second half of the Federal Overreach Summit hosted by an advisory commission under the Department of Natural Resources. The Summit’s
School Starts Thursday
Story by KTNA’s Melis Coady: Summer doesn’t technically end for 40-days, not until the fall equinox on September 22nd. But for many borough students it might feel like it ends
How Hot Was It?
It’s beginning to look a lot like August in the Upper Valley. Temperatures have cooled, and the rain has returned. This summer has been unusually hot all over the state,