Quakes shake Valley on Saturday
Two separate earthquakes were felt in the Talkeetna region on Saturday, June 18th. At 12:40 pm, the Alaska Earthquake information center measured a tquake at 4.01 magnitude and 14 miles
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Denali State Park sees trail improvements for Cascade and Troublesome
Denali State Park is seeing trail construction and improvements this summer for the first time in a number of years. Grants and funding have become available and crews are busy
Johnston continues to hold record for youngest to summit Denali - 10 years later
Ten years ago on June 17th an 11 year old Talkeetna resident became the youngest person to successfully summit Denali. That record still stands. At age 21, Galen Johnston has
Fire destroys cabin and garage on Talkeetna Spur
Several fire departments as well as Alaska State Troopers responded to a cabin and garage fire at milepost 1.2 of the Talkeetna Spur Road Thursday afternoon. According to Borough spokesperson,
Morning Newscast - Friday, June 17, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for June 17th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Fire engulfs local cabin; Redistricting plan finalized; Galen Johnston celebrates 10th anniversary of
Redistriciting decision changes upper valley voting district
Every ten years, in conjunction with the census, the Alaska Redistricting Board draws new lines and comes up with new voting districts. For the past several months, the Redistricting Board
Running Red author in Talkeetna on Saturday
A book recently published by an Alaskan author is now on bookshelves across the state. The book, Running Red, is written by an Alaskan living in Palmer. Katie Halley will
Trapper Creek Elementary School roof repairs on their way to completion
The Trapper Creek Elementary School roof is finally getting long needed repairs. The school received funding from the state in last years budget. The Borough advertised for construction this spring.
ADGF issues emergency closure for Little Su
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced an emergency order for the Little Su River starting Friday. The closure is for fishing for king salmon effective at 11