Signs of Spring: Sandhill Cranes return to Saunders Sanctuary
For residents of Trapper Creek, nothing signals spring like the sound of Sandhill Cranes. Twice a year the majestic birds visit the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary, and last week they
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This summer, sales tax dollars could tell the tale of the season
Sales tax figures for the Talkeetna Sewer and Water service area have begun to come in, and how they fare through 2021 is a reasonable indicator of how businesses are
Susitna Writer’s Voice April 18, 2021 – Boxes part 2 by Maureen Chambrone
Part 2 of our Susitna Writer’s Voice on the theme of boxes is a piece by Maureen Chambrone entitiled “The Right Sized Box”.
Su Valley Voice for April 22nd, 2021: Earth Day with Talkeetna Recycling Works
This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was Earth Day! Host Phillip Manning was joined (in-studio!) by Cici Schoenberger and Jodi Rodwell to discuss local recycling, youth initiatives, and
Army Corps of Engineers discusses potential flood control plans for Talkeetna
Earlier this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a virtual meeting to discuss potential plans for flood control in Talkeetna. If built, the project would represent the continuation
Christiansen Lake Quarry could see changes going forward
Christiansen Lake residents may be getting some relief from the high level of industrial activity that has been happening in their neighborhood during the last four years. In 2017, residents
What "pent-up demand" could mean for Talkeetna's summer season in 2021
The main economic engine of Talkeetna vanished last year when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most large-scale tourism. A year later, signs point to some of the visitors coming back.
Virtual Oosik Gets Real
The pandemic has brought the word “virtual” to many of our favorite activities. That usually means sitting at a computer. But for the Denali Nordic Ski club, hosting a virtual
Sunshine Clinic pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine use following federal recommendation
Following a joint recommendation from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration, Sunshine Community Health Center says it is pausing use of the Johnson