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
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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
State of Alaska offers DVD on operating a B&B
A free DVD is now available for those residents wishing additional assistance in operating a successful Bed & Breakfast. It is geared toward rural Alaska, including residents wishing to open
Stevens to continue campaign
Senator Ted Stevens was indicted yesterday on corruption charges by a federal grand jury in Washington DC. He has been indicted on 7 counts of failing to disclose thousands of
Stevens indicted on federal charges
U.S. Senator Ted Stevens has been indicted on federal corruption charges by a federal grand jury in Washington DC. The breaking news came in this morning from NPR and the