Phase 2 of Wildwoods Park is complete
Two dozen or so volunteers worked to complete phase 2 of Wildwoods Playground in Talkeetna. A rock sculptor from the lower 48 was just one of the people assisting in
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Princess Lodge closes up for another season
After a long and tragic summer, Princess employees and management packed and closed the lodge for another season. Manager Dave Arnott spoke to the long and difficult summer and the
Boy Scouts look at alternative access
The Boy Scouts of America and their High Adventure Camp may get access to their camp – not necessarily the access they original hoped for – but access nontheless. Download
Methane tanker rollover closes Parks Highway
A methane gas tractor trailer rollover has closed the Parks Highway. A safety zone has been set up. The highway is expected to stay closed until after midnight. Stay tuned
Business signs migrate to Talkeetna Alaska Lodge
Several business owners worried about loss of their storefront sandwich board signs, gone missing overnight on Wednesday night. Early Thursday morning KTNA received a call that solved the mystery. CIRI
Nenana floods Alaska Railroad; service interrupted
The Interior continues to be pounded by rain. The Tanana in Fairbanks crested at record high levels and the Alaska Railroad says they are busing passenger between Denali Park to
Voorhis found guilty
A jury in Palmer found Talkeetna resident Donald Voorhis guilty on several counts in the standoff that took place in September 2006. Siblings said at the time of the arrest
Floods interrupt Alaska Railroad passenger trains
Flooding north of the Alaska Range has caused difficulties on many levels. Some residents in Salcha were evacuated and the Tanana River continues to rise, worrying railroad officials. The Alaska
Flood Warnings / Watches for Denali NP, Fairbanks, and Salcha areas
The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings for areas north of the Upper Valley on the other side of the Alaska Range. Some residents in the Salcha