Denali has its second death in a week
Denali has seen its second death in one week. Mountaineers and rangers at the seventeen thousand-two hundred foot high-camp on Mt McKinley saw a climber fall from Denali Pass this
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Morning Newscast - Tuesday, May 17, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for May 17th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Second climber in a week dies on Denali; Legislature adjourns Saturday; Trapper Creek
Morning Newscast - Monday, May 16, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for May 16th. Host is Trisha Costello. Headlines – Dead climber on Denali identified; Trapper Creek festival gets preliminary injunction, Residents voice
Denali climber from Thursday's accident identified
The climber who died on Denali on Thursday has been identified as 38 year old Beat Niederer of Switzerland.
Court order requires Trapper Creek festival to follow Borough regulations
An Alaska Superior Court judge on Thursday ordered the promoter of the Trapper Creek Bluegrass festivals to follow Mat Su Borough regulations on outdoor gatherings. The Borough Attorney says the
Legislature adjourns with $3.2 billion budget
The Alaska Legislature finally adjourned late Saturday evening. Governor Sean Parnell received a capital budget for 2012 that totals $3.2 Billion. This year’s regular 90-day session was immediately followed by
Two Remaining Climbers Rescued From High Camp
The following press release was issued by the National Park Service in Talkeetna, Alaska, at 4:54 p.m A.S.T on Friday, May 13th: – Two remaining injured climbers were evacuated from the
Mt. McKinley rescue effort underway
Denali National Park and Preserve mountaineering rangers launched a rescue effort this morning Thursday, May 12 for two members of a guided expedition. A four-person rope team, including one guide
One Climber Rescued, One Recovered from Mt. McKinley
The following press release was issued by the National Park Service in Talkeetna, Alaska: – Denali National Park and Preserve rescue personnel were able to save the life of an injured