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Enrollment down at both Su Valley High and Talkeetna Elementary; enrollment up at Trapper Creek
School officials say that fewer students than projected enrolled at two of the area’s schools.
Denali Education Center has largest solar water heater in AK
The Denali Education Center – a nonprofit educational center a few miles south of Denali National Park – can call itself home to the largest solar water heating system in
DOT to examine bike path possibilities on Petersville Road
Planning for Petersville Road was put on the shelf after the South Denali Visitor Center site moved to the Parks Highway in 2006. Now, DOT is looking at the possibilities
Collision closes Parks Highway
The Parks Highway was closed Sunday afternoon while EMS personnel and Troopers responded to a vehicle collision.
Next year's Moose Dropping Festival cancelled
The Talkeetna Historical has made a decision after last week’s town hall meeting. The lack of support for continuing the festival was one of the deciding factors in the final
Talkeetna resident dies in train collision
Longtime resident and KTNA volunteer and huge supporter of the arts, Emmila Denny, died in a vehicle/train collision in Willow Thursday night. (photo courtesy of Jayme Spires – Emmila performs
AcaDeca teacher leaves Su Valley High
High school history teacher Dave Stull has taken a voluntary transfer from Su Valley High. The decision was partially his to make, according to principal Rob Picou.
Historical Society make historical decision on Moose Dropping
The Talkeetna Historical Society Board of Directors announced at noon today their decision to cancel Moose Dropping Festival. Listen for the full story on the decision tonight at 6 pm.