The News from the Ranger Station 7-16-2017
In this weekly segment, produced by the staff of the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Ranger Laura Wright talks to NPS scientist Mike Loso about the recent surging of the
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Sunshine Clinic offers expanded outpatient-based opioid treatment program
Opioid addiction is a nationwide health crisis, and Governor Bill Walker has declared opioids as a pubic health disaster in Alaska. In a state with a widespread population, treatment can
Effects of distant wildfires seen in Northern Valley
Anyone looking to the north in recent days, especially near sunset, has likely seen the impact of large wildfires burning far into the Interior and Canada. According to the
Alaska Railroad performing maintenance on 2nd St. crossing
by: Katie Writer – KTNA This week, the Alaska Railroad is doing maintenance work on the Second Street crossing. KTNA’s Katie Writer spoke with Tim Sullivan of the Alaska Railroad
Rivers receding after weekend swell
Area waterways are returning to more normal levels after swelling with the weekend’s rain. Only one river gauge, the Talkeetna railroad bridge, went into Action stage as a result of
Local archaeologists race against erosion at Talkeetna site
The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station has been leading Monday tours at 11:00 am to an active archeological site along the Sustina River. KTNA’s Katie Writer joined Archeologist Jonathan Durr
Susitna Writer's Voice--StarDate Susitna 7-9-2017--The upcoming solar eclipse, part 2, by Kathleen Fleming
This is about what the Aug 21 eclipse will look like from the Upper Susitna Valley, through eclipse shades. More audio paragraphs from past Stardate Susitna programs, with information about
Tips for Healthy Living 7-7-17
A live 15-minute conversation about health and wellness from health care providers in our communities. It’s hosted by Holly Stinson, with today’s in-studio guest Wendy Battino, a life coach