Fatal Plane Crash Near Cantwell
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash that killed three people near Cantwell Friday. The twin-engine Beechcraft Baron airplane crashed near mile 195 of the Parks Highway. According
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Hikers Rescued Near "Magic Bus"
Full audio: 20130701BusRescue The events leading up to Christopher McCandless’ death were compiled in the book Into the Wild, which was later made into a motion picture. Since the release
Park Pavilion Materials Will Shore Up Landmark
Full audio: 20130628BellesBarn Last week, the old pavilion in the Talkeetna Village Park was taken down. It has been replaced by a new structure, which is used for events such
Deshka River Fishing Restrictions Eased
On Friday, June 28th, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued a news release relaxing some of the regulations on king salmon fishing in the Deshka River. As of
Sunshine Clinic Medical Director's Contract Not Renewed
On Friday, June 28th, KTNA received information indicating that the contract of Dr. Mary Loeb, Medical Director at Sunshine Community Health Center, is not being renewed. Sunshine Community Health Center
Iditarod Registration Opens This Weekend
Full audio: 20130627Iditarod While the Iditarod does not begin for about six months, the official beginning of the Iditarod season is right around the corner. Saturday, June 29th will be
Wildfire Update - New Fires in Denali National Park
As of the afternoon of June 26th, 103 wildfires are currently burning in Alaska. Among those are three new fires ignited by lightning in Denali National Park. According to Public
Knik Arm Bridge Under Fire From Taxpayer Advocacy Group
20130626KnikBridge Many efforts have been made to find an alternative means of moving people and vehicles from the Mat-Su Valley to Anchorage and points south. Bridges have been discussed off
Morning Fire Update for June 27
Three new fires have been reported near the KTNA listening area since Wednesday. The Alaska Division of Forestry responded to a fire east of the Parks Highway on the Kashwitna