Historic Film Fest takes Talkeetna in to Alaska's past
Hangar Door Cinema is bringing the past alive at the Alaska Historic Film Festival this Saturday, February 2nd. A collection of films spanning Alaska’s colorful history are on loan from
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Man takes own life in Troopers' parking lot
A man took his own life in the parking lot of the Talkeetna Trooper Post on Monday. According to the Alaska State Troopers Report, Glenn Massay, age 81, of Trapper
Ellen Thea's new book follows her to the 'Apocalypse'
One of Talkeetna’s own has achieved a lifelong dream, and published a new book. Ellen Thea’s first-ever published book is called “On My Way to the Apocalypse,” and she’ll be
Sen. Murkowski introduces bill that rolls hydropower, gas pipeline corridor, and a new name for the Talkeetna Ranger Station in to one
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, has introduced a bill with three separate measures called the Denali Park Improvement Act. There are three measures in the bill, which were each previously introduced
Arctic explorer turns back from 3rd try to top Denali in January
After reaching a high point of over 17-thousand feet, Arctic Explorer Lonnie Dupre abandoned his goal of summiting Denali Alone in January. According to Dupre’s base camp coordinator Stevie Plummer,
Senator Dunleavy gets started in Juneau
Senator Mike Dunleavy began work in Juneau this week, after being elected to the State Senate in November. As the former Board President for the Matanuska Susitna School District Board
VFW Auxiliary trying to improve life for Vets in Talkeetna, across the nation
Last weekend the VFW Men’s Auxiliary held a charity event to raise money for Veterans projects. It was only the latest in a long effort to help people in the
Climber begins 7th try to Summit Mt. Hunter alone in winter.
Climber Masatoshi Kuriaki flew into the Alaska Range last Friday to begin his attempt to be the first person to complete a solo winter climb of Mt. Hunter. KTNA’s Phillip
Northern Lights 300 Sled Dog Race gets underway today
Three mid-distance races in South Central Alaska have been cancelled this year due to lack of snow and open water. The Northern Lights 300 sled dog race starts today in