Heard on Main Street: Talkeetna Talks about a Bridge
Earlier this week, KTNA reported on one man’s vision of linking the communities of Trapper Creek and Talkeetna by a Suspension Bridge. Paul Thomas had approached the Mat Su Borrough
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Storynory & Mory - The Wooden Horse
Picture by Elenore Abbott (1875-1935) This week we finished up the epic story of the Trojan War with the story of a clever and famous trick by the Greeks. We
Trapper Creek Man Envisions Bridge Link to Talkeetna
The winter route from Talkeetna to Trapper Creek and beyond to the gold fields of Petersville still sees use, but one Trapper Creek resident has an idea that he says
Natural Observations-Solstice hike 2012
Photos by Robin Song Host and producer Robin Song hikes and does some birding in the Anchorage bowl on summer solstice. Audio is 6 min 36 seconds. Text follows. [audio:https://ktna.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/NatsObs6-24-12-Solstice-hike.mp3|titles=NatsObs6-24-12
Susitna Closed to King Fishing
After weak runs, the King Salmon sport fishing has been closed on the Susitna river and its tributaries for the remainder of the season, starting on Monday, June 25th. The
Alaska Leads Nation in Chlamydia Cases Two Years Running
Alaska has the highest Chalmydia infection rates in the country for the last two years, according to the state department of health and social services office of epidemiology. There were
Who Let the Dogs Out? Wild and Free Talkeetna Dogs Risk Impoundment
Animal Control Officer Darla Erskine was back in town to survey the streets of Talkeetna for dog-owner compliance with a borough leash-law. After two people were bit near Main Street
Grants Available for Historic Structure Rehab, Planning
The State Office of History & Archaeology is looking to support historic preservation projects around the state this year. In a press release the Office announced grants for historic preservation,
More Spent Per Student in Alaska than 45 other states
The Cost of sending a child to one year of public schooling in Alaska is among the highest in the nation. According to a Public Education Finances Report published today