End of king season sees increased returns on Deshka, Little Su
King salmon season has ended in the Northern Cook Inlet Region, and at least one river posted the highest counts in five years. On the Deshka, which has housed a
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State files charges against two Anchorage residents in connection to Sockeye Fire
On Monday, the State of Alaska filed charges against two Anchorage residents for starting the debris burn that turned into the 7,200 acre Sockeye Fire. The fire destroyed fifty-five homes
Archaeology Open House Features Finds by Upper Valley Youth
by: Katie Writer – KTNA, Talkeetna This past Saturday, the Walter Harper Ranger Station and University of Alaska’s Museum of the North hosted a Culture Camp Open House. Local
Talkeetna Council and public discuss commercial dock application for Fish Lake
The most contentious topic at the July meeting of the Talkeetna Community Council board of directors was an application for a floatplane dock on Fish Lake. While docks do already
A tour of the new Talkeetna Public Library
After pooling together over five million dollars in grants and donations from individuals, organizations, and government entities, the new Talkeetna Public Library is open to the public. KTNA’s Phillip Manning
Troopers: Denali Highway bodies identified, double homicide suspected
The Alaska State Troopers have identified the bodies of two people found near the Denali Highway on Sunday after what they believe to be a double homicide. Troopers say that
Borough attempting to address Talkeetna sewer's fecal coliform problem
Last year, the Talkeetna sewage treatment system was cited for exceeding allowable levels of fecal coliform in treated water. Now, the Mat-Su Borough is taking steps that it hopes will
Humpbacks Bubble Feeding Near Seward
This video was taken by Brad Rich, who, until very recently, hosted “What You Want” on KTNA on Sunday afternoons. You will be missed, Brad. We’re glad the whales gave
Fire, Flood, Sewer and Water Services Discussed at Talkeetna Council Meeting
At Monday’s Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. board meeting, multiple service areas were discussed, including fire, flood service, and sewer and water. Eric Denkewalter, acting chief for the Talkeetna Fire Department,