State extends deadline to remove studded tires
Alaskans have two extra weeks before they have to take off their studded tires. On Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Public Safety announced the extension in response to continued winter
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Dallas Seavey discusses tethered balloon ride in East Talkeetna at community council
Mid-May in Talkeetna promises new green leaves, increased airplane traffic, and potentially the presence of a big yellow balloon. To be specific, the Big Dipper Balloon Company intends to maintain
With their planes stuck on a glacier, five people get help skiing to safety
Disclosure: Sheldon Chalet, which provided assistance to the stranded aviators, is a sponsor of KTNA’s “The Blue Tarp”. On Saturday, personnel from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, National Park Service,
Su Valley girls basketball team plays in first state championship game
The Su Valley Rams girls basketball team made it to the state finals game for the first time ever and came within a few points of bringing home the championship.
Susitna Writer’s Voice April 4, 2021 – “Sliding Through the Centuries – A Glimpse into the Origins & Evolution of Skiing from the Neolithic to the New Millennium” pt 7, by Arthur Mannix
Arthur Mannix has been researching the history of nordic skiing. His efforts are been recorded as a fascinating series of pieces for Susitna Writers Voice. This is part 7, the
Mat-Su School District proposes curriculum changes
The proposed curriculum changes revolve around a concept that Dr. Randy Trani, Superintendent of the Mat-Su School District, calls the 4 Cs. The four Cs are: Credit, Community, Career and
"Talkeetna Together" aims to market a safe tourism destination
Note: KTNA’s General Manager, Corinne Smith, serves on the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce board of directors. In the coming weeks, visitors to Talkeetna can expect to see yellow stickers displayed
Alaskans will soon need to dial ten digits to make in-state calls
Later this year, Alaskans will need to dial the area code when making phone calls within the state. Recently, some telecommunication companies, including Matanuska Telephone Association, notified users that seven-digit
Su Valley Girls Win Conference Basketball Tournament, Head to State
CORRECTION: The original version of this story stated that the boys basketball team would not be going to the state tournament after finishing third. We have been informed that the