Local Artist Spotlight: Tommy Robinson
Tommy Robinson has been playing the harmonica for eight years. I’ve got more harmonicas than brains. I’m telling you, I’ve got a lot of them. I’ve probably got maybe ten
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Body of Kayaker Who Went Missing on Knik River Recovered
The body of a missing kayaker was recovered on Saturday evening after he went missing on Tuesday. According to Alaska State Troopers, a pilot flying over the area of the
Life Along Alexander Creek: Nancy Conklin and Mike Mason's Story
Nancy Conklin is one of the few people who can say she built her life entirely from scratch on the side of a river. It’s just an entirely different rhythm
A Week at Susitna Salmon Co
KTNA’s Nell Salzman spent five days at Susitna Salmon Co’s fish camp at the mouth of the Susitna River. She produced this short video documenting what she saw. (Click on
Dena’ina Stories from the Knik Tribe
[As part of KTNA’s river series, we reached out to coordinator of the Knik Tribal Council’s Dena’ina Cultural Exchange Program Kevin Toothaker. This is the first story in our Dena’ina story project,
Denali Education Center Balances COVID Testing and Normal Summer Activities
For about a year, Denali Education Center has taken the task of being a COVID-19 testing center in addition to its normal nonprofit activities. DEC staff has administered tests to
Life on the Yentna River: Jody Payton's Story
For those of us who have never thought about growing up on a river miles away from a grocery store or a post office, Jody Payton’s upbringing is unimaginable. Growing
Unofficial Results For the 2022 Primary and Special General Election
Update – 12:00 pm Wednesday, August 17th As of Wednesday morning, Election Day counting for the special general and primary elections has been completed for just over eighty percent of
Blocked Benka Lake Access Frustrates Locals
Benka Lake enthusiasts were surprised last week when a fence was erected, blocking public access to the lake. Since that time, access to the lake has grown into a community-wide