Fatal Plane Crash Near Sutton
A plane crash north of Sutton on Thursday claimed the lives of both men on board. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the Rescue Coordination Center received a report of
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Dumplings Are Worldwide, Including Talkeetna
20130830Dumplings NPR has wrapped up its dumpling week, where they looked at dumpling traditions from around the world. Dumplings are part of the food culture of most of the northern
A Single Vehicle Accident Took Out 'Y' Highway Sign
Many area residents noticed the damage to a road sign and trees at the junction of the Talkeetna Spur Road and the Parks Highway, often referred to as the ‘Y.’
Talkeetna Sewer and Water Board Hears Options for System Management
20130929SewerWater Talkeetna is currently struggling with a growing debt from its water and sewer system. It’s one example of a problem that is rapidly spreading through the state, where small
Sunshine Clinic Board Hears Continuing Patient Concerns, and Mentions Interim Medical Director
20130828ClinicBoard The Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening at the Willow Clinic. While it was not attended by as many community
Moderate Earthquake is Felt in Talkeetna
The Upper Valley was shaken Tuesday afternoon by an earthquake near Denali National Park. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center reports that a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck
State Troopers Conducted Two Search and Rescues Over the Weekend
Alaska State Troopers participated in two search and rescue missions within the last week which had very different outcomes. Last Friday, Troopers responded to a report of an injured hunter
Storynory & Mory - King + Beggar Maid, Orpheus + Eurydice
This week’s program featured two ancient love stories. In one of the stories, a king appears uninterested in marriage until he meets a beggar on the street. In the other,
The Nature Conservancy Hires Consultants to Help With Dam Data
20130826NatureConservancy A worldwide environmental conservation group is becoming more involved in the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project. This summer, contractors working under the Alaska Energy Authority have been conducting fifty-eight studies to