Susitna Writer's Voice--Dead Guy Up the Tracks, by Peter Mathiesen
Talkeetna resident Peter Mathiesen reads a chapter from his recently published book, Tales of the Alaska State Troopers.
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Senate Subcommittee Eliminates Public Broadcasting Funding
On Thursday, a Senate Finance subcommittee removed all funding for public broadcasting and the Alaska Rural Communications Service. KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with the subcommittee chair about the decision, and
Local Musher Claims Rookie of the Year Honors in Junior Iditarod
By: Kaitlin Daly Although the relocation of the Jr. Iditarod made big news this year, even bigger may be Dakota Schlosser’s impressive run. KTNA’s Kaitlin Daly spoke with the young
National Park Service: Llamas Allowed in Parks; Sheep and Goats Still Out
In other Denali National Park happenings, good news for llama enthusiasts. Last year, a number of livestock animals were banned from the park. Goats, sheep, bovids, and llamas were all
Classics for Kids--The Wizard of Oz #1
Cari Sayre begins the book The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum.
Upper Valley Legislators File New Education Bills
Both Alaska legislators representing the Upper Valley have filed new legislation in the last week dealing with education. On Monday, Representative Wes Keller filed House Bill 156. The bill deals
Denali National Park Begins Spring Road Opening
On Tuesday, the National Park Service announced that work is underway for the spring opening of the road into Denali National Park and Preserve. The Park Service says staff expect
Susitna Writer's Voice--Skimming Stones, by Jake Graupmann
This story recently received a prize in an Alaska Writer’s Guild contest. Jake lives in Talkeetna. When I was nine, I lost
Talkeetna Hosts Sunny Oosik Classic
On Saturday, the Denali Nordic Ski Club hosted the Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour in Talkeetna. More than 600 skiers took part in the event, ranging from competitive collegiate