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Katie Writer

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Journalist/Pilot/Photographer Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/951223 Aerial Photography out of a Piper SuperCub✨🏔️✈️📷📸🎥 https://www.katiewritergallery.com/

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 4h

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Coastal flooding in Kotzebue, watching Typhoon Halong, and Arctic Report Card 2025.
#rickthoman#kotzebue#storms
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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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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Tough on rural communities….

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Where’s the not like emoji!!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

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.

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Nice shot!!

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

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.

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Sounds like world travel/educational/are we having fun yet
Kind of experience!😃😇🏔️

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · 21d

Lots of bird activity in large numbers with cranes and geese…this one, was solo.

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

Alaskan fall early September
And there’s a full blood moon!
#outdoors#lunarvibes

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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

Boo!😅

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

Evening Light🌈

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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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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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Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · Aug 30

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

Photo of the Talkeetna River looking west taken about 930pm AKDT Friday, August 29, 2025. Phto by K. Writer and shared with permission.

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

I’ll have to take the photo of the same spot this week for comparison….!

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks Rick, the timing of our interview was spot on …
The high water was that evening!

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Aug 8

A peaceful view for you today
August 8, 2025

#aerialphotography#alaska

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Jul 18

We’re all connected..

EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · Jul 17

Watch the seismic waves from today's magnitude 7.3 Alaska earthquake ripple across seismic stations in North America.

More ➡️ loom.ly/kaJp5I0

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Jul 18

Don’t say!!

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Jun 3

Same day photos of South Central Alaska
300’ elevation and 2500’ elevation.
Can you smell the cottonwood?

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Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Jun 3

Keep at it .. you are talented!

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · Jun 3

Very nice..

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · May 17

Anchorage has such amazing access to beautiful trails and views. Good to get out in the sunshine☀️
#balance#positivity

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · May 12

Yikes 🔥🔥

Katie Writer @akktwriter.bsky.social · May 6

There will be huge regrets;
So tragic!!

Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · May 6

Devastating data disruptions for #Alaska & the #Arctic.
With no advance notice: "Effective May 5, 2025, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) will decommission its snow and ice data products from the Coasts, Oceans, and Geophysics Science Division (COGS)."
#NOAA #SeaIce #Snow