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Vegetable Variety Trials
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (397+ words) New Date. Alaska Variety Trials Program lead research technician, Katie Di Cristina, will be holding an in-depth discussion of the ongoing variety trials conducted at the UAF Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station in Fairbanks and Palmer. Learn about hardiness, production…...
Council holds first work session on FY27 budget
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (615+ words) In an unusual event, the City of Delta Junction held a work session last week to begin discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 27 budget. In the past the work sessions for preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year normally have…...
Nancy Lynn Brown 1956-2026
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (285+ words) Delta Wind Nancy Lynn Brown, aged 69, passed away peacefully in Hamilton, Montana, on the morning of April 1, 2026, after a lengthy debilitating illness. Nancy was born at West Point, New York, to Robert and Esther Brown on October 10, 1956. After her father…...
DES Kindergarten Roundup " Wednesday, April 29
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (176+ words) Delta Wind Delta Elementary School will host a Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, April 29 beginning at 2: 30 p. m. Children who turn 5 years-of-age before September 1 are invited to come and learn about Delta Elementary School. Children and parents will have the opportunity to meet…...
Celebration of Life for Mike Kingston " Saturday, April 18
16+ hour, 56+ min ago (161+ words) Delta Wind Michael James Kingston 1949 " 2026 A Celebration of Life for Mike Kingston, who passed away on January 30, will be held in the Delta High School Small Gym on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p. m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to (and…...
Salcha-Delta Soil and Water District offers no-till drill rentals for spring planting
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (284+ words) Delta Wind Jim Eastwood prepares to use the district's no- till drill. Anyone interesting in renting the drill needs to contact the district office in Delta to plan for the upcoming planting season. The Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District…...
Alaska bike journey rolls along
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (663+ words) Forest Wagner, left, and Ned Rozell pause in front of the tripod on the ice of the Tanana River at the town of Nenana. When river ice breaks up, whomever guesses the exact time the tripod falls and pulls a…...
Greely issues memorandum concerning privately owned weapons on post
1+ week, 3+ day ago (263+ words) According to information released by Fort Greely Garrison, a new policy memorandum has been issued concerning the possession of weapons on the garrison. The memorandum applies to all military personnel, government employees, civilians, family members, contractors, and guests on the…...
Alaska climate report: February marked by cold and dynamic weather
1+ week, 4+ day ago (562+ words) February provided a full Alaska winter weather experience: coastal blizzards, strong temperature swings, heavy snowfall, and more deep cold in many locations. The Alaska Climate Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute published its February summary earlier…...
Equinox event celebrates spring " and ski season " in Delta Junction
1+ week, 6+ day ago (542+ words) Winter's generous snowfalls gave an opportunity for cross country skiers to try a little downhill activity at the fairgrounds. A group of snowshoers took the opportunity of a mild winter day to tromp around the groomed trails at the Deltana…...