KTNA hires Phillip Manning for news producer
KTNA is pleased to announce that Talkeetna resident Phillip Manning has been hired to fill the vacant News Producer position at the station. Manning is no stranger to the KTNA
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Hudson Fly-In kicks off fourth annual event this weekend
The fourth-annual Cliff Hudson Fly-in kicks off this weekend, heralding a weekend of flight oriented events dedicated to one of the pilots who helped put Talkeetna on the map. Sassan
Trail Conditions "Good" In Area Where Bulldozer Sank
On May 10th, an 18-ton Caterpillar D6 bulldozer broke through the ice and sank while traveling with a convoy of similar vehicles on the way to Stephan (step-PAN) Lake. The
Talkeetna writer Ed Craver's story picked for Grand Prize
When long-time Talkeetna Resident Ed Craver received a phone call from the judge of a state-wide creative writing contest, he knew he had won. But he had to wait until
Bulldozer headed to Susitna Dam project site falls through lake ice
A Bulldozer that was part of the Cat-train headed to Stephan (Step-PAN) lake fell through ice into a pond on Friday evening, killing its operator. Alaska state troopers report that
Meters register huge disparity between water pumped vs water used
Talkeetna Water and Sewer Advisory board continues to wrestle with the challenge of establishing a rate structure that is equitable for all water customers. Karen Schapansky notified the Talkeetna Council
Borough looks at changes to land disposal notices
The Borough is considering a change to the way residents are notified about land disposal or borough property or resources. Since 2006, residents within a mile of the proposed disposal
Local birdathon yields lowest total in 20 years
The late meltdown of winter snow and ice was undoubtedly a big contributor to the lowest numbers of bird species ever seen by participants in the local birdathon’s twenty-year
Council takes on Rail Road Herbicide, Personal Use Wood Cutting, Flood Infrastructure and more
The days are getting longer, and so are the meetings of the Talkeetna Community Council. Monday night’s monthly meeting of the Council was standing room only for the first few