NPS Staff Prepare for 2015 Climbing Season
Last year, climbers attempting Denali had one of the lowest success rates in recent history. Soon, hundreds more climbers will come to Talkeetna on their way to try to conquer
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Upper Valley Youth Participate in Choose Respect March
On Saturday, Talkeetna, Willow, and Trapper Creek held Choose Respect events to raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault. Choose Respect is a statewide initiative that began during the
Mat-Su Assembly Votes to Encourage Medicaid Reform, Expansion by State
This week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted to send a letter in support of Governor Bill Walker’s Medicaid expansion and reform bill. Matthew Beck, whose district includes the City of
Talkeetna Recycling Committee Broadens Fundraising
Talkeetna residents raising funds for a local recycling program have made significant progress. At Monday’s Talkeetna Community Council board of directors meeting, board treasurer Katie Writer said that local funds
Alaska Legislature Enters 'Twenty-Four Hour' Rule
The Alaska State Legislature has appointed its conference committee for the state operating budget. The conference committee is formed when the House and Senate come out with different versions of
Borough Assembly Hears Talkeetna Sewer and Water Financial Report
At Tuesday’s Mat-Su Borough Assembly meeting, Borough Public Works Director Terry Dolan presented the financial analysis of Talkeetna’s sewer and water system, and gave an indication of what the new
Talkeetna Trooper Post Will Close Due to Budget Cuts
CORRECTION: The original version of this story referenced three potential post closings. Only two posts, Talkeetna and Girdwood are currently planned for closure. According to Colonel Jim Cockrell, head of
Spring 2015 Fundraising Drive
ALL DAY TODAY, April 9th! ktna.org users…You can still join! Our goal for the Spring Two Day Membership Drive was 55 pledges and we have received 88! THANK YOU!
State House Passes Recreational Marijuana Bill
On Thursday the Alaska State House of Representatives passed a bill concerning recreational marijuana. House Bill 75 amends current statutes defining marijuana so that they explicitly include marijuana concentrates. In