Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge prepares for the 2014 season
20140514Lodge READ THROUGH THURSDAY NOON For the last fifteen years, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge has been a major part of Talkeetna’s summer economy. Each year, more than 30,000 people are
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Former Houston Mayor to run for Upper Valley House seat
With the state legislative session over, eyes are beginning to turn to the election in November. The Upper Valley is currently represented in the State House of Representatives by Wes
Classics for Kids--Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #6
KTNA volunteer Cari Sayre continues reading Lewis Carroll’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alice in Wonderland #6 5:13:14
Susitna Writer's Voice - 5-12-2014, In the woods in Talkeetna, by Maureen Chambrone
Maureen tells about a morning at her cabin that she’s not likely to ever forget. Living in the woods in Talkeetna is generally uneventful. The weather is fairly tame, there
Borough Assembly passes budget
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved a budget for the fiscal year beginning in July. The final version, approved last Thursday night, means lower property taxes. Assembly Members are saying
Borough Emergency Services Director discusses EMS plans
20140508EMS One of the items up for consideration as the Mat-Su Borough Assembly discusses the upcoming borough budget is EMS services in the Valley. The Department of Emergency Services has
Denali Report for Friday, May 9th, 2014
20140509DenaliReport The mercury is rising, skies have been clear, and the drone of propellers has been increasing over the last week. That can only mean one thing; climbing season is
Washington climber dies in fall during early season Denali climb
Just days into climbing season, a mountaineer has died in an an accident high on Denali. Sylvia Montag, 39, of Tacoma Washington, became separated from her climbing partner around May
Fatal Denali accident claims the life of Sylvia Montag
Just days into climbing season, a mountaineer has died in an accident high on Denali. Sylvia Montag, 39, of Tacoma Washington, became separated from her climbing partner before falling nearly