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.’
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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
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
White Blemishes in Salmon Meat are Tiny Parasites
Salmon fishing runs the range of recreational activity, profession, and means of subsistence in Alaska. With the silver salmon returning to Northern Valley streams, many anglers are taking to the
Cancelation of Celebrity Cruises Will Impact Local Businesses
20130823Millennium This week, Royal Caribbean, parent company of Celebrity Cruises, announced that the M/V Millennium will not be making its last round of sailings in Alaska. The cruise ship, which
Sunshine Clinic Resumes Medical Director Search and Consults Foraker Group
The Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors recently sent an announcement to KTNA saying that they were working with multiple groups to form a plan to “explore options” to