In the field
WORKING HARD— Homeschooler Cooper Stec, 11 years old, set up shop at Nagley’s for his studies and made it known that he was serious about not wanting to be interrupted.
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In the field
FINALLY— The first good amount of snow fell in Talkeetna and surroundings, putting icy caps on the last grassy remnants along the riverfront beach. Photo by Diana Haecker
Borough holds comment meetings for facilities update
The Mat Su Borough is updating their facilities plan Borough wide, including planning for libraries, schools and other Borough owned buildings. Download Audio (mp3)
Talkeetna downtown pedestrian committee meets
A committee formed to look at downtown Talkeetna pedestrian traffic met Monday evening.
Nuggets-To stay or not to stay?
Host Mike Curiel asks several young people about the path that brought them to the area, and how they made their decision to stay. We hear from Amy Cox, Elliot
KTNA membership drive in photos
KTNA’s membership drive was a great success. A big thank you goes out to the many volunteers and donors of decadent desserts and premium items. For photos of the four-day
Timmers and Moore head to State Choir
MADE ALL-STATE— Su Valley High senior Jens Timmers will be one of the chosen few to sing in the All-State Choir festival on November 21. Photo by Diana Haecker
Students in the upper valley scheduled to receive H1N1 vaccine
School nurse Barbara Mercer is headed to Wasilla this week to pick up vaccines for students in Trapper Creek and Talkeetna Elementaries as well as Su Valley High. Download Audio
Illegal camp cleaned up last week on Talkeetna's riverfront
Neighbors and residents walking near the Tee Pee Bar along B street in Talkeetna on Sunday have questioned the presence of three trooper vehicles parked near the riverfront. Trooper spokeswoman