Denali National Park Staff Discover Small Pet Remains at Roadside Campfire
Last Thursday, an employee at Denali National Park made a disturbing discovery while driving to the site of the landslide on the Park Road. He saw trash scattered near a
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StarDate Susitna 10-27-2013
An All Hallows Eve edition: The activities of the moon, the question of whether or not you can see Venus this time of year from the Susitna Valley, the astronomical
Flood Insurance Reform Act could mean higher premiums, but possibly not for two more years.
20131028FloodInsurance In 2012, the Flood Insurance Reform Act was passed in order to cut the costs of running the National Flood Insurance Program. It increases premiums and removes subsidies for
Talkeetna's First Snow: Oct. 24th
Snow has begun to fall in the Upper Valley, although it is coming later than usual. According to the National Weather Service in Anchorage, the average date for the first
Sunshine Clinic Annual Meeting Will be Next Tuesday
The Board of Directors for the Sunshine Community Health Center will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at the Willow Clinic. Since late June, the Board’s meetings have
Borough Truck Collides with Railroad Signal on Icy Road
Drivers crossing the tracks on the way to and from Talkeetna had a bit of a surprise Thursday and Friday. One of the mechanical arms that acts as a barrier
Landslide Blocks the Road in Denali Nat'l Park
A major landslide has blocked the Park Road inside Denali National Park. According to Park spokeswoman Kris Fister, the landslide occurred near Mile 37 of the Park Road. 30,000 cubic
Talkeetna Elementary is Recognized as a "Reward School" by the State
As part of the new school rating system unveiled by the state last month, schools that perform well are classified as “Reward Schools.” There are two categories of reward schools.
Vermicomposting: Let Worms to the Dirty Work
by: Melis Coady According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans throw away up to 40 percent of their food, making food waste is the single largest contributor to our