State Has Received the Plan to Remove a Sunken Bulldozer
The submerged bulldozer broke through the ice on May 10th and sunk to the bottom of the lake, killing driver Donald Kiehl. Kiehl was traveling as part of a cat
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Park Service Teaches Young Archaeologists
Full audio: 20130717Archaeology The aspiring archaeologists are looking for artifacts at a site just a few yards away from the Talkeetna Ranger Station. The now empty wooded lot once held
Record Denali Season Comes to an End
Climbing season on Denali has officially ended. As of Wednesday, Park Service says there are no climbers remaining on the mountain. This year’s red lantern climber is Dave Hahn, a
Three Overdue Hikers Found on Stampede Trail
Three overdue hikers have been found safe on the Stampede Trail, according to the Alaska State Troopers. On Monday morning, State Troopers and paramedics from the Tri-Valley Fire Department received
Main Street Tents and SPUD
For the past two years, Main Street in Talkeetna has seen a rise in the number of businesses housed in temporary structures. Most of these take the form of tents
Pilot Walks Away From Village Airstrip Crash
On Friday evening, a small private plane crashed into a stand of trees near the village airstrip in Talkeetna. The Talkeetna Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene to discover
King Season Ends. Silvers on the Way.
Full audio: 20130715Salmon Mid-July is a time of transition for fishermen in the northern Valley. King salmon season ended on Saturday, July 13th, and the silver run has yet to
Plan Due by Monday for Chase Dozer Removal
20130711Dozer Robert Gerlach, a local resident and member of the Talkeetna Community Council, says he was able to see the submerged bulldozer from the air on July 10th, and that
Water and Sewer Board Discusses Metering Issues and State Funding
The Talkeetna Water and Sewer Advisory Board met on Wednesday, July 10th. The major topics of the meeting were the status of metering of the Talkeetna water system as well