Iditarod Report for March 6th, 2024
In Wednesday’s Iditarod Report, race veterans Heather Siirtola and Anja Radano talked about the significance of the mandatory 24-hour rest. How do mushers decide when and where to take their
Borough Assembly rejects attempt to put election changes before Mat-Su voters
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly rejected an attempt on Tuesday to reconsider the ordinance that would allow candidates for elected borough offices to list a party affiliation. Assembly Member Bill Gamble
Iditarod Report for March 5th, 2024
Today, much of the field reached Nikolai after crossing the notorious Farewell Burn. We spoke with Iditarod veteran Anja Radano about this phase of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Iditarod Report for March 4th, 2024
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is underway! KTNA will bring you daily updates on the Last Great Race with insights from local Iditarod veterans. This year, we are featuring
Rep. McCabe Speaks on Newly Introduced Bills
Recently, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Rep. Kevin McCabe about bills he recently introduced in the Alaska House as well as the status of major discussions like education funding. The
Friends of Benka Lake Hold Public Meeting to Update Lawsuit Status
On Sunday, the Friends of Benka Lake held an informal public meeting in Talkeetna to discuss the current state of the lawsuit the organization has filed against Jan and Britte
School Board Acts on Library Committee Recommendations
The Mat-Su Borough School Board has acted on the first round of book recommendations from its Library Citizens Advisory Committee. At its meeting on February 21st, the school board took
Oregon Man Killed in Denali Highway Crash
An Oregon man was killed in a snowmachine crash on the Denali Highway Friday afternoon, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 70-year-old Glenn Cantor of Bend, Oregon was riding
School Administration to Recommend Action on Challenged Books
Mat-Su Borough School District Superintendent Dr. Randy Trani is expected to present a proposal to the school board this week on how to approach books that have been reviewed by