Talkeetna Elementary School honors leaving employee
LEAVING TALKEETNA— Dec. 17 was declared to be “Sue Drover Day” to honor Drover for her years of cheerful service at the Talkeetna Elementary School. Photo by Diana Haecker TALKEETNA—
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Martin retires as superintendent
Steve Martin, former Denali National Park and Preserve superintendent, has announced his retirement from the Park Service.
Nuggets -Pearl Harbor Day
Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941: Several Upper Valley residents recall the day that Pearl Harbor was bombed and the beginning of the US involvement in WW2. Also clear in their
Morning Newscast - Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
KTNA’s local news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes for Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, with Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Wind wreaks havoc in the Mat-Su borough; Gravel ordinance indefinitely tabled;
Sled dog racing season underway at Montana Creek Dog Musher's
After the first scheduled sled dog races at the Montana Creek Dog Musher’s track had to be canceled, trail conditions last weekend improved and were suitable for sled dog racing.
AEA explains Su Hydro project
A few weeks ago, the Alaska Energy Authority issued a preliminary decision document that recommended to pursue a large hydroproject at Lower Watana, damming the Susitna River north of Devils
Strong winds whip through the Matanuska and Susitna valleys
TALKEETNA— The Matanuska Electric Association reports that up to 600 residents in Sutton, Palmer Wasilla and Trapper Creek are currently still without power due to the windstorm that continues to
Governor Parnell releases his proposed 2012 budget
Governor Parnell has announced his budget plan for Fiscal Year 2012. The operating and capital budgets total $11.1 billion, with $5.45 billion in state general funds. State agency operating growth
Earthquake rattles Upper Valley
**The Alaska Earthquake Information Center reported an earthquake at 5:22 pm Monday. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.13, but was downgraded to 3.95, and was located at a