Spruce beetles take flight in search of new host trees
By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage Spruce beetles may be native to Alaska, but they can still devastate a spruce forest. Over the last two years, an outbreak concentrated
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Spur Road crash injures two
A single vehicle crash in Talkeetna left two people injured over the weekend. According to the Alaska State Troopers, 23-year-old Logan Nichols was driving near Mile 11 of the Talkeetna
Local creates online survey for Chijuk Creek timber sale feedback
With the comment deadline for the proposed Chijuk Creek timber sale rapidly approaching, one resident of the affected area has set up a way for others to give their feedback
Yentna River at moderate flood stage
The Yentna River at Lake Creek was listed at moderate flood stage as of Tuesday night. After days of rain, many area rivers have begun to rise again, with the
Big Lake man arrested after assaulting tour bus
On Friday, a Big Lake man was arrested after causing a disturbance and damaging vehicles on the Parks Highway. Alaska State Troopers received multiple calls late Friday afternoon about a
KTNA Appreciation Picnic
Once again, the annual KTNA Appreciation Picnic coincided with a beautiful June evening. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with set up, prepping food, grilling, and cleaning up.
Denali Report for June 15th, 2018
Currently, 1,094 people have registered to climb Denali this season. There are 388 climbs underway, and 584 have been completed. Of those, fifty-three percent have made it to the summit.
Pilots in fatal midair collision identified
A Wasilla man has been identified as the pilot who died in a plane crash on Wednesday. According to the Alaska State Troopers, 56-year-old James Poelman was the pilot and
Local river levels returning to normal
After cresting on Monday, rivers in the Northern Susitna Valley have begun to recede. As of Tuesday, the Talkeetna River at the railroad bridge and the Yentna River at Lake