DOT Parks Highway project unlikely to change
The Susitna Community Council heard from Department of Transportation representatives at their last meeting that changes to existing plans for road habilitation of the Parks Highway are not likely. Area
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Palmer climber attempts to be first woman to ascend Denali in winter
Two climbers set out of Friday morning to attempt a winter ascent of Mt. McKinley. The climbers are French-born Palmer resident Christine Feret and Russian climber Artur Testov. Feret is
Morning news cast - Friday, February 4, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes, hosted by Trisha Costello. Local news headlines: Boro emergency services to hold more area training for dispatchers as result of botched response
AEA to hold public meetings regarding Susitna Hydro project
The Alaska Energy Authority announced a series of public meetings to be held regarding the potential development of the Susitna Hydro project.
Palmer dispatcher made mistake in emergency response to murder scene
An internal Mat-Su Borough emergency services investigation concluded that a Palmer-based dispatcher pointed the Talkeetna emergency service’s in the wrong direction as they were trying to respond to the murder
Revenue share process criticized at Susitna Council meeting
During last night’s Susitna Community Council meeting, questions arose about the process of the recently made community revenue share allocations.
AEA has new executive director
The Alaska Energy Authority board of directors have selected a new executive director and appointed Sara Fisher-Goad to take the helm.
Yukon Quest to begin tomorrow
The Yukon Quest International sled dog race is set to start tomorrow at 11 a.m. from Whitehorse, Canada to Fairbanks.
February business feature: Talkeetna Alternative Energy Systems
In this month’s business feature, KTNA highlights a small company dealing with the big issues of our time: power, energy and how to “go renewable.” Diana Haecker spoke with Mac