Legislators cut cruise ship passenger head tax
With passage of Senate Bill 312 last week, chances for Talkeetna to ever see portions of the state-collected cruise ship passenger head tax diminished.
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Black Hawks join CH4s in Talkeetna
The skies over Talkeetna and Denali are filled with helicopters of several types. The rescue helicopter for the Talkeetna Ranger Station is now on hand. Three Black Hawk helicopters and
Morning Newscast - Tuesday, April 20, 2010
KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements for April 20th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Mat Su School District looks at Superintendent finalists; Park Service has new rescue helicopter. (21 min)
Su Valley High School Steel Drum Ensemble takes top honors at regional competition
Su Valley High School has one of the very few steel drum bands in the state. They performed at regional competition in Valdez and wowed the crowd in a command
Morning newscast - Wednesday, April 21, 2010
KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements and Denali Echoes for April 21. Hosted by Diana Haecker. Headlines: Black Hawks training near Talkeetna; Su Valley Steelband heads to State’s competition; Charitable PFD
Legislature extends Pick.Click.Give program
The future of the Pick.Click.Give program seems secure as the Legislature last week passed a bill that would extend the PFD charitable contributions program indefinitely.
Morning Newscast - Monday, April 19, 2010
KTNA’s morning news, weather, announcements for April 19th. Host is Trisha Costello. Headlines – Legislative session ends; MV Susitna sails in Ketchikan; National Honor Society inductees. (21 min) Download Audio
In the field
Celeste Harrell completes her rock painting at Earth Day celebrations held Saturday, April 16th. photo by Diana Haecker
Climbing season brings in new rescue helicopter
The Lama is out. The AStar B3 is in. Temsco has the new contract for rescues on the mountain. The helo will split its time on the north side of