Local Musher Claims Rookie of the Year Honors in Junior Iditarod
By: Kaitlin Daly Although the relocation of the Jr. Iditarod made big news this year, even bigger may be Dakota Schlosser’s impressive run. KTNA’s Kaitlin Daly spoke with the young
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National Park Service: Llamas Allowed in Parks; Sheep and Goats Still Out
In other Denali National Park happenings, good news for llama enthusiasts. Last year, a number of livestock animals were banned from the park. Goats, sheep, bovids, and llamas were all
Upper Valley Legislators File New Education Bills
Both Alaska legislators representing the Upper Valley have filed new legislation in the last week dealing with education. On Monday, Representative Wes Keller filed House Bill 156. The bill deals
Denali National Park Begins Spring Road Opening
On Tuesday, the National Park Service announced that work is underway for the spring opening of the road into Denali National Park and Preserve. The Park Service says staff expect
Talkeetna Hosts Sunny Oosik Classic
On Saturday, the Denali Nordic Ski Club hosted the Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour in Talkeetna. More than 600 skiers took part in the event, ranging from competitive collegiate
Moosey: Mat-Su Working Through Federal 'Hoops' Regarding M/V Susitna
This week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly went through the quarterly process of approving the next three months of funding for storage and maintenance of the M/V Susitna, which currently amounts
Mat-Su Assembly Rejects Advisory Vote on Commercial Pot Ban
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously opposed Mayor Larry DeVilbiss’ request for an advisory vote on banning commercial marijuana operations in unincorporated areas of the Valley. KTNA’s
Rare Geomagnetic Storm Caused Upper Valley Light Show
Tuesday night, the Upper Valley experienced an impressive display of the Aurora Borealis. The lights are caused by particles from the sun being thrown into space and interacting with the
Talkeetna Man Rescued After Four Days Near Yentna River
A Talkeetna man was found wandering the Yentna River on Saturday evening, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 68 year old Terry Connell was about twenty-two miles west