Four Rescued on Little Su After Their Raft Floated Away
On Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers rescued four rafters who woke up to find their boat missing. At about 8:00, the Troopers received a call from a Wasilla man who said
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Talkeetna's 'Mayor' is Beginning His Recovery After Being Attacked by a Dog
The website version of the story previously said that Lauri Stec did mention euthanizing the attacking dog. That was a typographical error. Stec did not mention euthanasia in the interview.
Tanker Truck Rollover on the Denali Highway Spills 260 Gallons of Fuel
On Saturday, a tanker truck rolled over near mile 136 of the Denali Highway. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the driver lost control of the truck, which went into
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
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