Denali - Healy news
Kris Capps writes a weekly column about the Healy and Denali Park communities.
Denali Salmon Bake named Alaska's Small Business of the Year
Published May 14, 2008
Picture Denali Salmon Bake co-owner Dave Coleman in a suit and tie.
Letterboxing, blood tests featured at Denali Spring Health Fair
Published May 7, 2008
The Tooth Fairy came to Denali’s Spring Health Fair last weekend.
It doesn’t matter when spring comes; it’s time to bust out the flip flops
Published April 30, 2008
If we think spring, maybe it will really, finally arrive. A brand new pair of flip flops will at least get us in the mood for warmer weather.
Boy gets train ride through Moody Railroad tunnel before its demolition
Published April 23, 2008
For his first train ride, 5-year-old Mathias Speer rode the last passenger train through the Moody Railroad tunnel just days before the tunnel was blasted into oblivion.
Healy students perform five-minute Shakespeare; neighbors rescue injured sled dog
Published April 16, 2008
Students in Healy performed Shakespeare’s “MacBeth” about eight times in one day last week. Luckily, it was the five-minute version.
Anderson students question state politicians about fish hatcheries
Published April 9, 2008
Anderson High School students aren't resting on their laurels.
Rail car 'fair' brings lessons of preparation to Railbelt
Published April 2, 2008
A mobile "fair" of rail cars is coming to Healy on Saturday to provide families and professionals with information on emergency preparedness.
Denali museum wants to give tourists the 40 below experience
Published March 26, 2008
For those of us yearning for warm weather, it is hard to imagine that anyone would actually pay to experience 40 degrees below zero. But the Riverboat Discovery is counting on it, with a new business set to open at Denali this season.
Usual summer business shake-up has surprising change to Bub’s Subs
Published March 19, 2008
Goodbye Bu'’s Subs. Hello Bubba's Baja.
Healy residents gain new bank, fight for child care center
Published March 12, 2008
Denali Borough Mayor Dave Talerico will officially cut the ribbon and open the doors today for Healy’s first bank, the First National Bank of Alaska.
Located on the first floor of the Tri-Valley Community Center, the bank will open at 10 a.m.
On Tuesday, tellers worked side-by-side with carpenters who busily finished remodeling the room, which has new windows and a new paint job. Bank manager Teri Simmons didn’t even look frazzled, just ready for the big day.
Healy residents have many fond memories of Claire Mercer
Published March 5, 2008
One word epitomizes longtime Healy resident Claire Mercer. She was a lady, a woman of refinement and gentle manners.
Young Cantwell musher makes good showing in Junior Iditarod
Published February 27, 2008
She doesn't plan to make dog mushing her career, but 14-year-old Anitra Winkler of Cantwell had a blast running the Junior Iditarod Sled Dog Race for the first time last weekend.
Denali preschool owner heading Outside, leaving questions about center
Published February 20, 2008
Less than two years after opening, Denali Preschool and Learning Center owner Shelly Merrell is preparing to leave the state.
Award highlights many worthy programs in the Denali area
Published February 13, 2008
The Denali Borough School District and Denali National Park work hand-in-hand to make exciting things happen here for young people.
Super Tuesday in Denali: paper bags, low temperatures and strong opinions
Published February 6, 2008
Clad in parkas, arctic winter boots and fur hats, more than 30 people attended the Democratic caucus at the McKinley Village Community Center on Tuesday night.