Denali sees first death of climbing season
Denali saw its first death of the season Thursday Evening. A client on a guided expedition collapsed and died of apparently natural causes while ascending the West Buttress.
Community Radio for the Susitna Valley
Month: May 2009
Candidate For Mat Su Borough Mayor arrested
One of the seven candidates for Mat Su Borough mayor was arrested last week for failing to appear in court.
ARRC Mainline Open Between Talkeetna and Hurricane
Alaska Railroad Corporation freight and passenger service has resumed between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Railroad crews completed repairs between Talkeetna and Hurricane late Wednesday night. Water and ice flows from the … ARRC Mainline Open Between Talkeetna and Hurricane
Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers declared disaster
Governor Sarah Palin has declared a disaster for the flooding event in the interior including the drainages of the Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers. River watch teams are in communities … Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers declared disaster
More on river breakup
Railroad damage near Curry; all photos courtesy of ARRC
Earth and Beyond: Natural Observations-Hawkwatch 2009
KTNA volunteer host Robin Song tells of her experience at Anchorage Audubon’s annual hawkwatch (otherwise known as the Raptor Tailgate Party) on the Glenn Highway. photo by Robin Song … Earth and Beyond: Natural Observations-Hawkwatch 2009
Nuggets-Gale Weatherell and Allan Dahl, part one
Boyhood friends in the 1940’s in Talkeetna, Gale Weatherell and Allan Dahl reminisce. Holly Stinson hosts.
Susitna River ice jam causes Railroad damage
The warm weather late last week caused significant melting and most likely caused the Susitna River to break up starting late Saturday and Sunday. Ice jams Monday morning were still … Susitna River ice jam causes Railroad damage
Flooding on the Susitna still occurring
Update- Mon 12:30 pm – The Susitna River continues ice jam activity. The areas not flooding earlier today are now experiencing high water. The Susitna is under a flood warning … Flooding on the Susitna still occurring