Susitna Writer's Voice--"Dusty Pallet", by Sandy Shoulders
New Mexico is “Land of Enchantment” according to inspired and proud self assessment. To many that is true, but to truly engage one must love the dusty palette. It is
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Tips for Healthy Living 5-18-2018
Yoga therapist and instructor Diane Ziegner talks about the importance of self-care during the challenging Alaskan summer season: figuring out what you might want to focus on, then nudging yourself
Equipment failure causes telecom outage in Northern Valley
The failure of a piece of equipment owned by Matanuska Telephone Association was responsible for the hours-long telecommunication outage in the Northern Valley on Tuesday. Jackie Kenshalo, Senior Manager
Alaska Railroad running north of Talkeetna again
Alaska Railroad trains are traveling north of Talkeetna again after an ice jam shut down the tracks over the weekend. On Saturday, rail service was halted after ice and water
Railroad expects service to resume tomorrow
The Alaska Railroad expects to have passenger service running north of Talkeetna by Wednesday, according to a statement released Monday. On Saturday, an ice jam near Curry backed up the
Susitna Writer's Voice--"We Call It By Different Names", by Diane Calamar Okonek
An essay written during a recent Talkeetna Community Schools class on creative non-fiction. It’s about the ocean, the life on an Alaskan island, pivotal childhood events and adult experiences, and
Ice jam cancels railroad traffic north of Talkeetna
An ice jam on the Susitna River near Curry shut down the Alaska Railroad north of Talkeetna over the weekend. According to Railroad External Affairs Director Tim Sullivan, the jammed
Denali Report for May 11th, 2018
Currently, there are 855 climbers registered to attempt Denali, and 71 climbs were underway as of Thursday. Seven people have returned from the mountain, with two reaching the summit thus
North Shore Cyclery to open later this month, will participate in bike safety event on Monday
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Shawn Thelen is turning the log building on Second St. across from K2 Aviation into a bike shop. The building has sat unused for some