Birdathon Tallies 71 Species
Seventy-one species were spotted at this year’s Birdathon, an above-average count. The event started as a fun outing for Deb Brocke and Jeff Robinson in 1991 and grew from there.
It's Mosquito Season
The snow mosquitoes or mosquito training wheels, as they are sometimes called, have already emerged this season. Derek Sikes, Professor of Entomology and Curator of Insects at the University of
One Fatality, One Serious Injury on Mount Johnson
Two climbers fell about 1,000 feet while climbing the 8400-foot Mount Johnson in Denali National Park and Preserve on Thursday night. This was the first fatality and rescue of the
Solar Programs Coming to Disadvantaged Areas
Two Alaska organizations will share a 62.5 million dollar grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, to bring solar to residents with low to moderate income in disadvantaged rural
Trapper Creek, Talkeetna Water Reports Complete
Talkeetna’s Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is complete and outlines how the town will protect its two existing wells. The public water wells supply about 200 connections, with about half
No Injuries Reported in Talkeetna Plane Crash
A Cessna 120 single-engine plane took off from the Talkeetna airport after 2 p.m. on Sunday. The pilot lost power shortly after takeoff and was able to steer the plane
Economists Report AIDEA Projects Fail
A series of recent reports shed light on the specific economic failures of Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA. The reports show that Alaska would be $10 billion
Road Contracts Approved for Talkeetna, Willow
Road contracts for the greater Talkeetna and Willow Road Service Areas, or RSAs, were approved at this week’s Assembly meeting. Both areas will be served by Alaska Resource Group, doing
State Loses Comsat Quarry Case
In the Alaska Superior Court this week, Comsat Area Lakes and Land Alliance, or CALLA, won its case against the State. CALLA is a group of Talkeetna residents who have