Bi partisan Tourism Caucus launched
A group of four U.S. Senators including Senator Begich have launched a US Senate Travel and Tourism bi-partisan Caucus. The purpose, according to the senators, is to promote policies that
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Mat Su Borough awarded Forest Service grant
The Mat Su Borough has been awarded a national grant in the amount of $80,000 for the 2011 round of wood biomass utilization grants. The grants are nation wide and
Possible land use permit changes on the horizon for Borough residents
The Mat Su Borough’s land use permit system could change under a proposal currently open for public comment. Land use permits and certified site plan requirements may see substantial changes
Gould's brother speaks about his sister's disappearance
In the early days of June, a statewide missing persons story unfolded. 7 time Iditarod musher Melanie Gould had gone missing. The ending was a happy one, with Gould found
Morning Newscast - Tuesday, June 21, 2011 HAPPY SOLSTICE
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for June 21st. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Melanie Gould’s brother talks about Mel’s disappearance; Trail work begins in Denali State
Morning Newscast - Monday, June 20, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for June 20th. Host is Trisha Costello. Headlines – Chlorinated water comes to Talkeetna with no notice; Norovirus sweeps thru cruise ships
Talkeetna residents question the level of chlorine in water
A number of residents have been questioning the recent appearance of chlorine in Talkeetna’s water, which did not previously exist. The Talkeetna Sewer and Water utility will be sending out
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
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