Year: 2013

On Saturday, a tanker truck rolled over near mile 136 of the Denali Highway.  According to the Alaska State Troopers, the driver lost control of the truck, which went into … Tanker Truck Rollover on the Denali Highway Spills 260 Gallons of Fuel

A plane crash north of Sutton on Thursday claimed the lives of both men on board.  According to the Alaska State Troopers, the Rescue Coordination Center received a report of … Fatal Plane Crash Near Sutton

20130830Dumplings NPR has wrapped up its dumpling week, where they looked at dumpling traditions from around the world.  Dumplings are part of the food culture of most of the northern … Dumplings Are Worldwide, Including Talkeetna

Many area residents noticed the damage to a road sign and trees at the junction of the Talkeetna Spur Road and the Parks Highway, often referred to as the ‘Y.’  … A Single Vehicle Accident Took Out ‘Y’ Highway Sign

20130929SewerWater Talkeetna is currently struggling with a growing debt from its water and sewer system.  It’s one example of a problem that is rapidly spreading through the state, where small … Talkeetna Sewer and Water Board Hears Options for System Management

20130828ClinicBoard The Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening at the Willow Clinic.  While it was not attended by as many community … Sunshine Clinic Board Hears Continuing Patient Concerns, and Mentions Interim Medical Director

The Upper Valley was shaken Tuesday afternoon by an earthquake near Denali National Park.  The Alaska Earthquake Information Center reports that a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck … Moderate Earthquake is Felt in Talkeetna

Alaska State Troopers participated in two search and rescue missions within the last week which had very different outcomes.  Last Friday, Troopers responded to a report of an injured hunter … State Troopers Conducted Two Search and Rescues Over the Weekend