Denali sees first death of climbing season
Denali saw its first death of the season Thursday Evening. A client on a guided expedition collapsed and died of apparently natural causes while ascending the West Buttress.
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Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers declared disaster
Governor Sarah Palin has declared a disaster for the flooding event in the interior including the drainages of the Yukon, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers. River watch teams are in communities
ARRC Mainline Open Between Talkeetna and Hurricane
Alaska Railroad Corporation freight and passenger service has resumed between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Railroad crews completed repairs between Talkeetna and Hurricane late Wednesday night. Water and ice flows from the
Candidate For Mat Su Borough Mayor arrested
One of the seven candidates for Mat Su Borough mayor was arrested last week for failing to appear in court.
More on river breakup
Railroad damage near Curry; all photos courtesy of ARRC
Susitna River break up causes Railroad damage
Update- Sun. 6 pm. The Susitna River went out with a bang this morning. The Alaska Railroad has suspended all mainline services until the tracks just south of Curry and
Flooding on the Susitna still occurring
Update- Mon 12:30 pm – The Susitna River continues ice jam activity. The areas not flooding earlier today are now experiencing high water. The Susitna is under a flood warning
Susitna River ice jam causes Railroad damage
The warm weather late last week caused significant melting and most likely caused the Susitna River to break up starting late Saturday and Sunday. Ice jams Monday morning were still
Warm weather causes Susitna flooding and railroad washout
Sunday 1:30 pm-The last few days of summer weather have resulted in the breakup of the Susitna river. Residents north of Talkeetna up the tracks report an exciting river breakup