Talkeetna Jazz Orchestra
Every year for one week in Summer, anyone who wants to can pick up an instrument and play jazz. The Talkeetna Jazz Orchestra is an annual tradition in its sixth
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Last climbers of season rescued on Denali
Three mountaineers were evacuated from the 17,200-foot high camp on McKinley’s West Buttress after an avalanche injured two in the party. They were the last climbers registered to climb McKinley
Plane flips during aborted takeoff at Talkeetna Airport
An aircraft flipped at Talkeetna Airpoirt late on Friday, July 20th. No injuries were reported. According to Federal Aviation Administration’s preliminary incident report, one crew member and one passenger were
Pilots Bill of Rights passes House
The US House of Representatives has passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights. The bill, introduced by Senator Jim Inhoff from Oklahoma, was cosponsored by Senator Begich, and was passed by
Susitna Dam proposed studies, Scoping Doc 2 released
This week saw the release of two documents related to the proposed Susitna Watana hydroelectric dam. On Monday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a second scoping document identifying issues
Two Talkeetna Residents involved in Trooper Altercation
The attorney for two Talkeetna residents charged with assault following incidents that occurred on Sunday, July 15 says he intends to redeem his clients in court. Gerald “Jerry” Sousa and
Commemorating Belmore Browne
This weekend Talkeetna will commemorate the 100th anniversary of one of the region’s early explorers’ final feat – an attempt to be the first person to climb Denali. Ktna’s Lorien
Sunshine Creek could get public recreation designation
By Rachel Day The MatSu Borough BLM has posted a review and comment period for a proposal to classify 80 acres of borough owned land as ‘Public Recreation Land’. The
Pesticide Rule Change draws lawmaker's attention
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed changes to the Pesticide regulations has attracted the attention of state lawmakers. As KTNA’s Lorien Nettletion reports, the ability of citizens to have input