Rep. Eastman stands by controversial abortion statements, attacks media
Last week, Representative David Eastman made national news by claiming that there are women in Alaska villages who are “glad” to become pregnant in order to travel to Seattle or
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Missing Burmese Python returns home in Meadow Lakes
After two weeks, Sam the python is back home. Last week, the Mat-Su Borough advised Meadow Lakes residents to bring their small pets inside after learning that the 17-foot-long, 100-pound
Good effort, lower rewards in annual Birdathon
Birders worked hard for many of their sightings in this year’s Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon, held over the weekend. Though the weather was pleasant, and lack of snow made for easier
KTNA On-Air Auction May 16th - 19th
Tune in to 88.9FM or online at ktna.org to support your community radio station during the on-air auction May 16th-19th. KTNA will auction an item every 1/2 hour from 1:00-3:00pm
Sen. Dunleavy Comments on Ongoing State Budget Process
As the Alaska Legislature nears the 100th day of this year’s session, many questions regarding the state budget and revenue streams remain unanswered. Both the House and Senate have considered
Talkeetna Lakes Parks Trails Temporarily Closed for "Mud Season"
by: Katie Writer – KTNA The snow has melted, there is a flurry of returning birds and many people are excited to get out on the trails. The Talkeetna Lakes
Community Councils Approve of Compromise Parking Plan
After months of discussions and various proposals, the Chase Community Council and Talkeetna Community Council have endorsed a plan for parking infrastructure near Downtown Talkeetna. At its meeting on Monday
Borough Assembly Could Put Talkeetna Sales Tax to Voters in October
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly is scheduled to consider a sales tax in Talkeetna that would ultimately be decided on the October ballot. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has more: On Tuesday, Mat-Su
Denali Report for April 28th, 2017: Roger Robinson
This is the Denali Report for Friday, April 28th, 2017. Currently, 863 climbers are registered to attempt Denali. Thirteen people are currently on the mountain, and two climbers have