BLM Begins Alaska Long Trail Feasibility Studies
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has begun feasibility studies for the Alaska Long Trail. The trail is being proposed as a National Scenic Trail, and authorization and funding for
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Talkeetna Erosion Study Complete
After the major flooding in 2012, the Mat-Su Borough recognized the changing river patterns around Talkeetna. While flooding was the initial issue, Borough Floodplain Administrator Taunnie Boothby says the community
Pre-Session Interview with Rep. McCabe
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins on Tuesday. In advance of the opening gavel, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Representative Kevin McCabe about his priorities for the session,
First pre-filed bills released in advance of legislative session
The 2024 session of the Alaska Legislature begins next Tuesday. Before the start of the session, members of the House and Senate have the opportunity to pre-file bills. The first
Plaintiffs File for Preliminary Injunction in Mat-Su School Library Case
Last November, the Mat-Su Borough School District was sued over the removal of fifty-six books from school libraries. Now, the plaintiffs in the case are requesting that they be returned
State warns against Medicare scam calls
According to the Alaska Department of Health’s Medicare Information Office, a new scam is targeting Medicare recipients in the state. In an announcement issued Tuesday, the Medicare Information Office says
Borough Reclassifying Land in Talkeetna
The Borough is proposing the reclassification of five acres of land just north of the Warm Storage Facility on Comsat Road in Talkeetna. The Borough hopes to change it from
Whigmi Traihead Restrooms Listed in CIP
The old restrooms from Talkeetna’s downtown park are meant to be repurposed at the Whigmi Trailhead when funding becomes available. The restrooms are listed in the fiscal year 2025 capital
Talkeetna Bachelor Society Raises $91,000
This year’s Talkeetna Bachelor Auction raised $91,000 for local groups in one weekend. The funds will be split among 21 recipients. That includes $20,000 for the Talkeetna Bachelor’s Endowment Fund