Big Lake man arrested after assaulting tour bus
On Friday, a Big Lake man was arrested after causing a disturbance and damaging vehicles on the Parks Highway. Alaska State Troopers received multiple calls late Friday afternoon about a
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KTNA Appreciation Picnic
Once again, the annual KTNA Appreciation Picnic coincided with a beautiful June evening. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with set up, prepping food, grilling, and cleaning up.
Denali Report for June 15th, 2018
Currently, 1,094 people have registered to climb Denali this season. There are 388 climbs underway, and 584 have been completed. Of those, fifty-three percent have made it to the summit.
Pilots in fatal midair collision identified
A Wasilla man has been identified as the pilot who died in a plane crash on Wednesday. According to the Alaska State Troopers, 56-year-old James Poelman was the pilot and
Local river levels returning to normal
After cresting on Monday, rivers in the Northern Susitna Valley have begun to recede. As of Tuesday, the Talkeetna River at the railroad bridge and the Yentna River at Lake
Prairie creek fire contained and controlled
The Prairie Creek northeast of Talkeetna is contained and controlled according to the Bureau of Land Management. The fire was initially reported last Monday by Talkeetna Flight Services. Mat-Su firefighters
Denali Report for June 8th, 2018
As of late this week, 1,028 climbers are registered to attempt Denali. Of those, 530 attempts are currently underway. More than 300 climbs have been completed, with just over 150
Talkeetna Airport Manager Steve Hansen Retires after 25 years
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Steve Hansen completed his last shift as the Talkeetna State Airport Manager on May 31st, 2018. After 25 years as airport manager, Steve Hansen has
Senator Sullivan visits Northern Susitna Valley
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Senator Dan Sullivan made a brief visit to the Northern Susitna Valley. While here, he gave an update on news from Washington, D.C. and discussed