Doug Smith Recounts His Solo Race to Alaska
In March of 2020, at a time when everyone was isolated, Talkeetna resident Doug Smith was also adjusting to life without his wife and sailing partner of 35 years. And
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Mat-Su Covid Cases Are Increasing, According to Nurse Manager
Update: A previous version of this story said that the Denali Education Center will provide testing through July. We’ve been informed that testing will go through September. Omicron BA.5, the
Life as a Mountaineer: An Interview with Willi Prittie
What is it like to be a mountaineer in Alaska? Nell: I just wanted to interview you because I’m new to this area, obviously, and I’ve been really fascinated by
The Talkeetna Roadhouse Took a Stand for Abortion Rights This Fourth of July
The Talkeetna Roadhouse supports abortion rights. This Fourth of July, a sign at the bakery window made this clear to patrons. “100% of today’s sales will be given to Planned
Non-Profit Provides Summer Art Opportunities to Kids
This summer, the Denali Arts Council is offering kids the opportunity to get outside and make art. There will be three total workshops—two-day programs with different focuses throughout the summer.
5-Acre Wildfire Discovered South of Alaska Range, West of Petersville
A fire was discovered on the evening of July 3 in Denali National Park and Reserve, 36 miles west of Petersville. It was 4-to-7 acres when it was discovered and
Entomologist Derek Sikes Helps Us Understand Our Summer Mosquito Population
As a recent transplant to Talkeetna, I was shocked and annoyed by the swarms of mosquitoes here. So, I called up entomologist Derek Sikes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Attorney Who Filed Complaint Reacts to State Decision Allowing Representative Eastman to Run
Note: Due to redistricting, David Eastman will no longer be the representative for the northern Susitna Valley following this November’s election. Last week, the Alaska Division of Elections (DOE) determined
Fish and Game closes King fishing in Susitna drainage
Starting this Thursday, June 23rd, King Salmon may not be targeted for sport fishing in Units 1-6 of the Susitna River Drainage. This regulation supersedes the emergency order released on