Thank You Talkeetna: An Essay
Nell Salzman moved to Talkeetna to work as an intern at KTNA for the summer. She wrote this short piece reflecting on her experience. As I sat in the park
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Summer Survey
As summer winds down in Talkeetna, KTNA did a quick survey of spokespeople from some local businesses to see how it went. Talkeetna Air Taxi: Well, we haven’t looked over
Life on a Peony Farm on the Susitna: Mike and Paula's Story
Mike and Paula Mason have owned and operated a remote and back country peony farm at the north base of Mt. Susitna for the past 28 years. It’s an unique
Life as a Fishing Guide on the Susitna: Adam Cuthriell's Story
Adam Cuthriell, owner and fishing guide at FishHound Expeditions, leads a sport fishing outfit that operates on the Susitna River. Cuthriell has been a guide since he was 20 years old.
Borough Issues Decision on Benka Lake Access
The Mat-Su Borough has come to a decision regarding the disputed public access point at Benka Lake. According to Borough Manager Mike Brown, the Borough has determined that the owner
Steve Durr is the Recipient of a Rasmuson Grant
This month, Talkeetna-based artist Steve Durr received a 7,500 dollar grant from the Rasmuson Foundation to build an art studio in his backyard. Durr is incredibly grateful for and excited
Local Artist Spotlight: Tommy Robinson
Tommy Robinson has been playing the harmonica for eight years. I’ve got more harmonicas than brains. I’m telling you, I’ve got a lot of them. I’ve probably got maybe ten
Body of Kayaker Who Went Missing on Knik River Recovered
The body of a missing kayaker was recovered on Saturday evening after he went missing on Tuesday. According to Alaska State Troopers, a pilot flying over the area of the
Life Along Alexander Creek: Nancy Conklin and Mike Mason's Story
Nancy Conklin is one of the few people who can say she built her life entirely from scratch on the side of a river. It’s just an entirely different rhythm