Birdathon Tallies 71 Species
Seventy-one species were spotted at this year’s Birdathon, an above-average count. The event started as a fun outing for Deb Brocke and Jeff Robinson in 1991 and grew from there.
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Borough Assembly to continue budget deliberation this week
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has two meetings scheduled this week, its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, and a budget deliberation session on Thursday. At its budget meeting last week, the
It's Mosquito Season
The snow mosquitoes or mosquito training wheels, as they are sometimes called, have already emerged this season. Derek Sikes, Professor of Entomology and Curator of Insects at the University of
Preparations underway for 2024 climbing season on Denali
This week, preparations are underway for the 2024 climbing season on Denali. According to the National Park Service, the first ranger patrol was scheduled to fly into the Alaska Range
One Fatality, One Serious Injury on Mount Johnson
Two climbers fell about 1,000 feet while climbing the 8400-foot Mount Johnson in Denali National Park and Preserve on Thursday night. This was the first fatality and rescue of the
Solar Programs Coming to Disadvantaged Areas
Two Alaska organizations will share a 62.5 million dollar grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, to bring solar to residents with low to moderate income in disadvantaged rural
Results Posted for Statewide Standardized Tests
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has released the latest results from statewide standardized tests for math, English, and science. The test uses four categories to measure students’
Trapper Creek, Talkeetna Water Reports Complete
Talkeetna’s Drinking Water Source Protection Plan is complete and outlines how the town will protect its two existing wells. The public water wells supply about 200 connections, with about half
No Injuries Reported in Talkeetna Plane Crash
A Cessna 120 single-engine plane took off from the Talkeetna airport after 2 p.m. on Sunday. The pilot lost power shortly after takeoff and was able to steer the plane