Ignoring burn suspension leads to warnings
Five fires started in the Mat Su Borough Wednesday, with one false alarm. Fire personnel responded to a fire on Bogard road in Wasilla when a vehicle accident sheared off
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Moose Dropping Festival this weekend
Changes in the Festival last year lead to revising rules this year. *as a clarification from the Airmen’s Association, overnight camping and parking on the airstrip has been prohibited since
Talkeetna man pleads guilty in federal court
A Talkeetna man recently pled guilty to commercial activity in Denali National Park without a permit. Download Audio (mp3)
Talkeetna hits record high temps Tuesday
A record high was recorded Tuesday at the Talkeetna Airport. The record of 86 degrees set in 1972 was broken late in the afternoon when the temperature soared to 89
Temporary open burn suspension in place
The Division of Forestry issued a temporary suspension of all open burn permits today. Use of burn barrels is banned during this time. Fire danger is high in the
Alaska Railroad suffers 2 weekend collisions
The victim of a train accident over the holiday weekend has been identified as 42 year old Bret Miller of Anchorage. He was hit and killed by the southbound passenger
Talkeetna bear restoration complete
The bear that has slowly leaned toward the ground at the Talkeetna “Y” has had a makeover and is standing straight again. Download Audio (mp3)
Fires near Denali Park boundary spread haze and threaten historic structure
Wildfire activity increased over the 4th of July weekend. Fires in and near Denali National Park boundaries increased due to the recent warm, dry weather. The Bear Creek Fire, located
Mechanics strike in Denali Park continues
The union bus mechanics in Denali Park continued picketing inside the park over the weekend. Several buses broke down on Saturday. At one point, several dozen tourists were stuck on