Alaska Railroad holds annual photo contest
The Alaska Railroad has launched its 2017 photo contest with some significant prizes for the winners and finalists. The submission period for the contest began last month, and runs through
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VFW Post 3836 honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
As it does each year, VFW Post 3836 in Talkeetna honored its fallen members on Monday, whether they passed in combat or at home. This year, about forty people turned
Pilots flock to Talkeetna for 2017 fly-in
by: Katie Writer – KTNA This past weekend, over 180 airplanes filled every ‘parkable’ inch of the Talkeetna State Airport for the 2017 Talkeetna Fly-In. Organizers of the event applaud
Northern Valley to receive "multiple waves of rain" through Wednesday
The National Weather Service says the Northern Susitna Valley could see significant additional rainfall this week. According to a special weather statement issued Tuesday morning, Southcentral Alaska is expected
Talkeetna Airport paving to begin this week
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Jim Nelson is a frequent voice on the radio talking with pilots as they come and go from Talkeetna State Airport. With 29 years of
Bank restoration workshop held in Talkeetna
by: Katie Writer – KTNA This past week, there was a two-day Fish Habitat Workshop put on by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The first day was
Thank you!
Thank you to all of the businesses who donated to our auction, the volunteers who helped pitch, and all of our bidders. We appreciate all the support you provide to
Su Valley grads, Principal, highlight community and teamwork
by: Katie Writer – KTNA There were 27 Susitna Valley high school graduates this year with over $200,000 of scholarships awarded to the senior class. Most of the awarded scholarships
Makerspace puts technology in the hands of Su Valley students
by: Enoch Snider Once the last bell rings at Susitna Valley High school, Ed O’Connor, a science teacher there, opens his door to students enthusiastic about learning. Ed hosts something