This summer, sales tax dollars could tell the tale of the season
Sales tax figures for the Talkeetna Sewer and Water service area have begun to come in, and how they fare through 2021 is a reasonable indicator of how businesses are
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Army Corps of Engineers discusses potential flood control plans for Talkeetna
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a virtual meeting to discuss potential plans for flood control in Talkeetna. If built, the project would represent the continuation
Christiansen Lake Quarry could see changes going forward
Christiansen Lake residents may be getting some relief from the high level of industrial activity that has been happening in their neighborhood during the last four years. In 2017, residents
Sunshine Clinic pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine use following federal recommendation
Following a joint recommendation from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration, Sunshine Community Health Center says it is pausing use of the Johnson
Denali base camp manager prepares to return to the glacier
It’s springtime in Talkeetna, and while most of the town is preparing for summer, one local resident will be wearing her mittens and down clothing for a few more months.
Earthquake near Cantwell felt throughout Interior and Southcentral Alaska
An earthquake near Cantwell this morning was felt across the Interior and Southcentral Alaska. Shortly after 9:00 am, the Alaska Earthquake Center monitored a Magnitude 5.5 earthquake less than twenty
State extends deadline to remove studded tires
Alaskans have two extra weeks before they have to take off their studded tires. On Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Public Safety announced the extension in response to continued winter
Dallas Seavey discusses tethered balloon ride in East Talkeetna at community council
Mid-May in Talkeetna promises new green leaves, increased airplane traffic, and potentially the presence of a big yellow balloon. To be specific, the Big Dipper Balloon Company intends to maintain
With their planes stuck on a glacier, five people get help skiing to safety
Disclosure: Sheldon Chalet, which provided assistance to the stranded aviators, is a sponsor of KTNA’s “The Blue Tarp”. On Saturday, personnel from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, National Park Service,