Denali Report for June 26th, 2026
Climbing season is winding down. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this week’s Denali Report. This is the Denali Report for Friday, June 26th, 2026. There are currently 981 climbers registered to
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Trooper Post Discussions Continue in Trapper Creek
Two women were murdered in Trapper Creek in the summer of 2023. Since then, the Trapper Creek community has revived discussions to reinstate the Alaska State Trooper post. The Talkeetna
Teeth To The Wind - Talkeetna Skatepark Ramps Up
A skatepark in Talkeetna has been on the town’s wish list for almost a decade. The project has recently gained momentum, and this summer brought the first shredders to the
Talkeetna's Wildwood Playground Set to Reopen
Talkeetna’s Wildwood Playground is scheduled to re-open to the public this weekend. The popular playground has been temporarily closed for maintenance. After a recent inspection by Borough Recreation Services, it
Investigative Report Finds Multiple Issues with Borough Animal Control
The Mat-Su Borough has released the investigative report regarding the response of the Animal Control Division in the Caswell Lakes Animal Cruelty Case. The report was conducted by both Richard
Denali Report for June 19th, 2026
Clear weather has been aiding the success of climbers. And, this week, we remember one of Denali’s most impactful rangers. KTNA’s Colleen Love has the Denali Report. This is the
Assembly Fails Several Tax Proposals
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted down several tax proposals at their meeting this week. All are in an effort to diversify the tax structure. District 2 Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers proposed
Fire Season Shifting
The delayed spring has kept the fire season dampened so far, according to Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection Information Officer Sam Harrel. But, he says, the season is
Assembly to Consider Gravel Tax
Large gravel pits in the Mat-Su Borough have an outsized impact on the community in terms of dust, noise, and traffic, according to District 2 Assemblymember Stephanie Nowers. And, according