Petition filed to repeal Talkeetna sales tax
An official effort is currently underway to repeal the three-percent sales tax within the Talkeetna Sewer and Water District. Nineteen local residents have signed a petition for a referendum on
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Susitna Writer's Voice--Yukon Don Tanner's Talkeetna Territory Papers, chapter 7
Yukon Don Tanner reads Chapter 7 , “The History of Land Acquisition in the Talkeetna Territory” from his new book Talkeetna Territory Papers: As many Americans moved west in pursuit
Staying safe with moose on the move
As breakup approaches, more and more Upper Valley residents are reporting close encounters with moose. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Ken Marsh, Public Information Officer for the Division of Wildlife
Sewer and Water sales tax figures for January filings
Update: After initial publication of this story, business owners reported, and the Mat-Su Borough confirmed, that significantly more tax revenue was collected than initially reported to KTNA by the borough.
Anja Radano finishes the 2018 Iditarod
On Saturday, Talkeetna musher Anja Radano finished her first Iditarod in 51st place out of 52 finishers. Before this year’s race, Radano said her goal was to finish the
Hatcher Pass Road closed due to avalanche
Hatcher Pass Road was closed Monday due to an avalanche, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation. According to a Monday morning statement, Hatcher Pass Road, also known as
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Fish and Game tightens king salmon fishing regulations
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is tightening restrictions on fishing for king salmon in the Susitna River drainage for this year. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with a department
Su Valley students prepare for a trip to the Sonoran Desert
Five local students are headed to Arizona’s Sonoran Desert to explore a landscape and climate very different from the one they call home in the Northern Susitna Valley. Spring break