Power outage in Talkeetna due to tree limb
A number of businesses and residents in Talkeetna were without power on Tuesday afternoon and evening. MEA spokesperson, Cheryll Heinze, says the culprit was a downed tree that fell on
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Decision handed down in Denali bear shooting
In May, for the first time in history, a bear was shot and killed by a visitor in Denali National Park. The result of that incident was a two month
Morning news cast - July 28, 2010
KTNA’s morning news, weather, Denali Echoes and announcements, hosted by Diana Haecker. Local news headlines: Flood advisory issued for western Susitna valley; Borough mulls ordinance regarding dog kennels and catteries;
DOT to hold open house for Parks construction project near Big Lake
The Dept of Transportation is starting the public comment period on the environmental process for improvements at milepost 44 to milepost 52 of the George Parks Highway.
Absentee kennels owner issue on the agenda at next Assembly meeting
At the last Mat Su Borough Assembly meeting, an ordinance was introduced that addresses dog kennels and catteries with absentee owners. There was a debate whether the ordinance should be
Exit Strategies to meet in Colorado
After years of planning, Talkeetna resident and Denali climbing ranger Roger Robinson, will finally see his efforts pay off. This weekend, the American Alpine Club is host to an unusual
Parks Highway accident Tuesday afternoon sends 3 to hospital
Tuesday afternoon, Alaska State Troopers as well as Talkeetna Rescue, Trapper Creek and Talkeetna ambulances responded to a two-vehicle accident at milepost 128 of the Parks Highway.
Morning Newscast - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
KTNAs morning news, weather, echos, announcements for July 27th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Curt Wagner dies; Master birch bark weaver comes to Talkeetna; Rivers across Alaska running high.
Master birch bark weaver comes to Talkeetna
Last week, about 2 dozen people in the Upper Valley got a chance to take a course in birch bark basket weaving from a silviculturist. John Zasada was visiting from