Year in Review 2017
This week KTNA is looking back at some of the biggest stories of 2017. Selections are based on what our listeners expressed interest in on our website and social media.
News
Didi Dada: A sisterly project
by: Katie Writer – KTNA A new Pop Up Shop has filled the former Talkeetna Real Estate cabin at the Y with a variety of goods presented in an artistic
Jazz musician Jason Ajemian combines musical talent with aviation
by: Katie Writer – KTNA Jason Ajemian came to Talkeetna as a well know musician in the jazz scene. Since then, he has become a licensed pilot. Jason is keeping
Anja Radano prepares for her first Iditarod
For most of her fourteen years in Alaska, Anja Radano has been involved in the mushing world. Her first experience with sled dogs was helping musher Melanie Gould with one
Alaska comes in 29th in state health ranking
United Health Foundation has released its annual health ranking for each state, and Alaska is in the middle of the pack. According to the report, Alaska ranks as the 29th
Su Valley Drama to stage "The Taming of the Shrew"
Each year, Su Valley Drama takes a play by William Shakespeare and puts an interpretive twist on it. This year’s staging of The Taming of the Shrew will do the
Valley tourism report for 2016 released
The Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau has released its report on the economic impact of tourism in the Valley in 2016. The report, which was prepared by the McDowell Group,
Mat-Su Health Foundation thanked for grants to Willow library, Hatcher Alpine Xperience
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Mat-Su Borough Assembly, assembly members thanked the Mat-Su Health Foundation for grants headed to large projects in the Susitna Valley. Last month, the Mat-Su Health
Talkeetna Community Council seats new member, recommends sales tax changes
The Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. board of directors began its December meeting by seating a new member, Ali Lee. She takes the seat vacated last month by former board member