Year: 2013

From Sunday morning through Monday, nearly two inches of rain fell in Talkeetna.  While rivers are rising as a result of the late precipitation. The forecast, as of Monday afternoon, … A Flood Advisory is in effect. Area rivers are forecast to remain in their banks.

Last Thursday, an employee at Denali National Park made a disturbing discovery while driving to the site of the landslide on the Park Road.  He saw trash scattered near a … Denali National Park Staff Discover Small Pet Remains at Roadside Campfire

20131028FloodInsurance In 2012, the Flood Insurance Reform Act was passed in order to cut the costs of running the National Flood Insurance Program.  It increases premiums and removes subsidies for … Flood Insurance Reform Act could mean higher premiums, but possibly not for two more years.

Snow has begun to fall in the Upper Valley, although it is coming later than usual.  According to the National Weather Service in Anchorage, the average date for the first … Talkeetna’s First Snow: Oct. 24th

The Board of Directors for the Sunshine Community Health Center will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at the Willow Clinic.  Since late June, the Board’s meetings have … Sunshine Clinic Annual Meeting Will be Next Tuesday

Drivers crossing the tracks on the way to and from Talkeetna had a bit of a surprise Thursday and Friday.  One of the mechanical arms that acts as a barrier … Borough Truck Collides with Railroad Signal on Icy Road

A major landslide has blocked the Park Road inside Denali National Park.  According to Park spokeswoman Kris Fister, the landslide occurred near Mile 37 of the Park Road.  30,000 cubic … Landslide Blocks the Road in Denali Nat’l Park