Month: December 2013

By:  Melis Coady On Wednesday, December 12th the students of Talkeetna Elementary School performed a variety of songs for parents, friends, and community members in a presentation  called “Jingle all … Talkeetna Elementary Winter Concert

20131213DamBudgetFollowUp With a major cut to the budget for next fiscal year, questions are cropping up about what’s next for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project.  It was one of a number … Susitna Dam Budget Follow-Up

20131212SuDam Governor Parnell’s state budget totals $12.4 billion, and includes drawing $1.1 billion from reserves.  Many capital projects saw significant cuts in the proposed budget, including the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project. … Governor’s 2015 Budget Slashes Susitna Dam Funding

On Tuesday night, Alaska State Troopers and the Alaska Air National Guard rescued two people near Cantwell who were isolated in sub-zero weather.  According to the State Troopers, a call … Couple rescued near Cantwell

Denali National Park is seeking public comment on improvements to the Horseshoe Lake Trail.  The trail is located at Mile 1 of the Park Road and, according to Park Service, … Denali National Park seeks comment on Horseshoe Trail extension

The National Park Service announced on Monday that part of the southern portion of Denali National Park are now open for snowmachine use.  The portion of the Park that makes … Denali National Park opens southern area for snowmachines

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for the end of this week.  It may not be time to break out the snow shovels yet, however.  The … Changing weather is coming, but snow may stay away