Katie Writer
@akktwriter.bsky.social
Journalist/Pilot/Photographer
Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/951223
Aerial Photography out of a Piper SuperCub✨🏔️✈️📷📸🎥
https://www.katiewritergallery.com/
Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/951223
Aerial Photography out of a Piper SuperCub✨🏔️✈️📷📸🎥
https://www.katiewritergallery.com/
When the lights are out…
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
When the lights are out…
Kipnuk leaders reflect on what federal help could have done before the storm, and what can be done now alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-...
Kipnuk leaders reflect on what federal help could have done before the storm, and what can be done now
The village has sued a federal agency over its canceled climate resilience grant and refutes claims that the money would have been wasted.
alaskapublic.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Kipnuk leaders reflect on what federal help could have done before the storm, and what can be done now alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-...
Boretide~Turnagin Arm~Alaska
October 24, 2025 6:35 pm
October 24, 2025 6:35 pm
October 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Boretide~Turnagin Arm~Alaska
October 24, 2025 6:35 pm
October 24, 2025 6:35 pm
Reposted by Katie Writer
This is horrible. It appears as though the tidal gage at Kipnuk has set a record (records go back to at least 2000) and the gage on the Kuskokwim River at Bethel is at the highest level it's been this century.
October 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is horrible. It appears as though the tidal gage at Kipnuk has set a record (records go back to at least 2000) and the gage on the Kuskokwim River at Bethel is at the highest level it's been this century.
Reposted by Katie Writer
At least 20 people are unaccounted for in Kwigillingok, in the Y-K Delta as of Sunday morning, and several homes were flooded and carried away by the remnants of Typhoon Halong - the worst storm on record.
Damage is still being assessed along the coast of Western Alaska
www.kyuk.org/alaska-state...
Damage is still being assessed along the coast of Western Alaska
www.kyuk.org/alaska-state...
A major storm is bringing dangerous flooding and hurricane-force winds to Western Alaska
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have already caused damaging flooding in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The storm is expected to move north and continue into Monday.
www.kyuk.org
October 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
At least 20 people are unaccounted for in Kwigillingok, in the Y-K Delta as of Sunday morning, and several homes were flooded and carried away by the remnants of Typhoon Halong - the worst storm on record.
Damage is still being assessed along the coast of Western Alaska
www.kyuk.org/alaska-state...
Damage is still being assessed along the coast of Western Alaska
www.kyuk.org/alaska-state...
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Coastal flooding in Kotzebue, watching Typhoon Halong, and Arctic Report Card 2025.
#rickthoman#kotzebue#storms
@alaskawx.bsky.social
Coastal flooding in Kotzebue, watching Typhoon Halong, and Arctic Report Card 2025.
#rickthoman#kotzebue#storms
@alaskawx.bsky.social
Kotzebue Storm~Oct 8th, 2025~Rick Thoman - Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast
A strong storm impacting Kotzebue on Oct. 8th, 2025 ...(one year after a 2024 storm)has the community evacuated from homes along the coast to the high school, which is on higher ground. Climatologist,...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Coastal flooding in Kotzebue, watching Typhoon Halong, and Arctic Report Card 2025.
#rickthoman#kotzebue#storms
@alaskawx.bsky.social
Coastal flooding in Kotzebue, watching Typhoon Halong, and Arctic Report Card 2025.
#rickthoman#kotzebue#storms
@alaskawx.bsky.social
Reposted by Katie Writer
New research finds that declining health is not inevitable as we age. It can also be a time to get healthier and stronger.
How to improve your health at any age, even after setbacks
New research finds that declining well-being is not inevitable as we age. Older adults can regain health, even after setbacks.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
New research finds that declining health is not inevitable as we age. It can also be a time to get healthier and stronger.
Reposted by Katie Writer
A coalition of solar energy companies, labor unions, nonprofit groups and homeowners sued the EPA on Monday over its termination of $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels on their homes.
Groups Sue E.P.A. Over $7 Billion in ‘Solar for All’ Grants
The lawsuit accused the Environmental Protection Agency of illegally revoking the money without congressional approval.
nyti.ms
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A coalition of solar energy companies, labor unions, nonprofit groups and homeowners sued the EPA on Monday over its termination of $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels on their homes.
Lots of bird activity in large numbers with cranes and geese…this one, was solo.
September 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Lots of bird activity in large numbers with cranes and geese…this one, was solo.
September 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Reposted by Katie Writer
Memo to Donald Trump; Closing your eyes doesn’t make the wolf at your door disappear. Destroying climate monitoring satellites we paid millions for doesn’t make climate change go away. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/c...
Two Valuable Satellites Are in ‘Perfect Health.’ They May Be Scrapped.
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Memo to Donald Trump; Closing your eyes doesn’t make the wolf at your door disappear. Destroying climate monitoring satellites we paid millions for doesn’t make climate change go away. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/c...
Reposted by Katie Writer
It’s always a treat to chat with @akktwriter.bsky.social on the Alaska Climate and Aviation podcast. This episode we talk about atmospheric rivers, La Niña and the importance of weather and climate information and its timely delivery to Alaskans. #akwx
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www.buzzsprout.com/951223
Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast
Alaska is experiencing a rapid pace of climate change. Witnessing the changes from the bird's eye view of a Super Cub airplane has inspired a series of conversations and interviews with experts ...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s always a treat to chat with @akktwriter.bsky.social on the Alaska Climate and Aviation podcast. This episode we talk about atmospheric rivers, La Niña and the importance of weather and climate information and its timely delivery to Alaskans. #akwx
www.buzzsprout.com/951223
www.buzzsprout.com/951223
Reposted by Katie Writer
Friday evening view of the Talkeetna River in moderate flood. Crest on the gauge at the Alaska Railroad bridge (lower right) was the highest since Sept 2012. Photo by @akktwriter.bsky.social, who also offers "Cub Rides with Katie" out of Talkeetna: you can get your own aerial pix. #akwx #Summer2025
August 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Friday evening view of the Talkeetna River in moderate flood. Crest on the gauge at the Alaska Railroad bridge (lower right) was the highest since Sept 2012. Photo by @akktwriter.bsky.social, who also offers "Cub Rides with Katie" out of Talkeetna: you can get your own aerial pix. #akwx #Summer2025
August 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We’re all connected..
Watch the seismic waves from today's magnitude 7.3 Alaska earthquake ripple across seismic stations in North America.
More ➡️ loom.ly/kaJp5I0
More ➡️ loom.ly/kaJp5I0
July 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
We’re all connected..
Same day photos of South Central Alaska
300’ elevation and 2500’ elevation.
Can you smell the cottonwood?
300’ elevation and 2500’ elevation.
Can you smell the cottonwood?
June 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Same day photos of South Central Alaska
300’ elevation and 2500’ elevation.
Can you smell the cottonwood?
300’ elevation and 2500’ elevation.
Can you smell the cottonwood?
Anchorage has such amazing access to beautiful trails and views. Good to get out in the sunshine☀️
#balance#positivity
#balance#positivity
May 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Anchorage has such amazing access to beautiful trails and views. Good to get out in the sunshine☀️
#balance#positivity
#balance#positivity
There will be huge regrets;
So tragic!!
So tragic!!
May 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
There will be huge regrets;
So tragic!!
So tragic!!
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Interview with Lonnie Dupre-
Arctic Explorer heads to Greenland on Nord Hus
#sunday#buzzsprout#adventure
Interview with Lonnie Dupre-
Arctic Explorer heads to Greenland on Nord Hus
#sunday#buzzsprout#adventure
Lonnie Dupre & Pascale Marceau Set Sail~Greenland~Nord Hus - Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast
Arctic Adventure by sailboat has been a longtime dream of American Arctic explorer, Lonnie Dupre. Lonnie has been an Arctic explorer by dogsled, ski, and canoe for decades and is also a film mak...
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April 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Interview with Lonnie Dupre-
Arctic Explorer heads to Greenland on Nord Hus
#sunday#buzzsprout#adventure
Interview with Lonnie Dupre-
Arctic Explorer heads to Greenland on Nord Hus
#sunday#buzzsprout#adventure
April 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Alaska climate specialist, Brian Brettschneider talks about Anchorage’s unique topography for aviation, weather models and visiting ANC control tower.
#turbulence#ANC#climate
Alaska climate specialist, Brian Brettschneider talks about Anchorage’s unique topography for aviation, weather models and visiting ANC control tower.
#turbulence#ANC#climate
Teamwork Of Pilots, Aircraft Controllers, Forecasters & Climatologists~Brian Brettschneider - Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast
On January 12, 2025, Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport experienced high winds and severe turbulence that made it very difficult for landing aircraft. Lake Hood was temporarily closed and m...
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April 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Alaska climate specialist, Brian Brettschneider talks about Anchorage’s unique topography for aviation, weather models and visiting ANC control tower.
#turbulence#ANC#climate
Alaska climate specialist, Brian Brettschneider talks about Anchorage’s unique topography for aviation, weather models and visiting ANC control tower.
#turbulence#ANC#climate
April 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
…’twas time to take the skis off!
Lake ice was 28” inches thick but eerie feeling with all the standing water from melt and rain.
Break up on the rivers pics soon to follow.
#spring#alaska
Lake ice was 28” inches thick but eerie feeling with all the standing water from melt and rain.
Break up on the rivers pics soon to follow.
#spring#alaska
April 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
…’twas time to take the skis off!
Lake ice was 28” inches thick but eerie feeling with all the standing water from melt and rain.
Break up on the rivers pics soon to follow.
#spring#alaska
Lake ice was 28” inches thick but eerie feeling with all the standing water from melt and rain.
Break up on the rivers pics soon to follow.
#spring#alaska
Today, some younger folks in the pet shop asked if my favorite jacket fleece that I was wearing was vintage? “As a matter of fact, it is!” #feeling#vintage#vibes
April 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Today, some younger folks in the pet shop asked if my favorite jacket fleece that I was wearing was vintage? “As a matter of fact, it is!” #feeling#vintage#vibes