Check-in with Rep. Kevin McCabe
Recently, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Representative Kevin McCabe about how the current legislative session is progressing. They discussed bills McCabe is sponsoring as well as the functioning of the
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Check-in with Senator Mike Shower
The Alaska Legislature has been in session for about three weeks. On Wednesday, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Senator Mike Shower about his perceptions on the session so far, his
Schools remain open as bus driver strike continues
On Wednesday, the strike by bus drivers and attendants in much of the Mat-Su Borough entered its first full day. The strike, declared by Teamsters Local 959, began after morning
Valley school bus drivers and attendants declare strike
Bus drivers and attendants with the Teamsters Local 959 Union went on strike in the Mat-Su on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Teamsters, the decision to strike was
Alaska House Energy Committee Hears Susitna-Watana Update
Updated January 31, 2023 At its January 26 meeting, the Alaska House Energy Committee heard from Curtis Thayer and Bryan Carey of the Alaska Energy Authority about the Susitna-Watana Dam
Bradley Road Bridge to be Replaced
The Trapper Creek Bridge on Bradley Road will be replaced in the near future. The Mat-Su Assembly voted to approve funding for the work at their January 17th meeting. According
KTNA Board Announces New General Manager
The KTNA Board of Directors has selected a new general manager for the station. Karen Trop comes to Talkeetna with years of experience both on the journalism and production side,
Pre-Session Interview with Senator Mike Shower
Just a few hours before the Alaska Senate gaveled in for the 2023 session, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Senator Mike Shower about his outlook on the session and what
Construction to start on bridge over landslide site in Denali National Park
by Yereth Rosen, Alaska BeaconJanuary 13, 2023 This story was updated on January 25, 2023 to correct errors. A remedy is on the way to overcome a barrier to visitor