2021 Year in Review

Note: The interviews for this story were conducted in late 2020. In a typical summer, Talkeetna sees more than a quarter-million visitors, who pack Main Street with pedestrians, RVs, and … Continue reading Neighboring Talkeetna businesses look back on 2020

In 2020, Covid-19 shook up the local economy.  Early in the year, businesses shut down.  Last summer saw a partial re-opening, and this year things may appear like they’re “back … Continue reading Visitors return to Talkeetna, but it’s not business as usual

Former Talkeetna resident, Emily LaPorte, is spending the summer working at Denali National Park.  As a seasonal worker, she’s found it’s difficult to have a pet.  But after responding to … Continue reading Park Service program pairs volunteers with Denali sled dogs

Before the April meeting of the Sunshine Community Health Center board of directors, an online petition began circulating criticizing Chief Executive Officer Melody West and calling for the board to, … Continue reading Former Sunshine Community Health Center staff voice criticism of clinic leadership

A man who had been visiting Talkeetna and his missing dog were reunited after six days of separation. Jonathan Baugher arrived at Talkeetna RV for a weekend of camping on … Continue reading After six days and a search that reads like an adventure novel, dog and owner are reunited

Rebecca Cozad launched her Facebook fundraiser on a Monday morning.  Four days later, she had over forty supporters donating over $4,000.  The title of the fundraiser reads, “Quirky little Talkeetna … Continue reading Northern Valley nonprofit forms around opposition to Christiansen Lake quarry

Denali climbing season is back after being called off due to the pandemic last year, but it has come with a higher rate of accidents and medical issues on the … Continue reading Mountaineering professionals discuss “Troubling Trends” on Denali