by:  Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN On top of being the most expensive ballot measure in state history, next week’s referendum on oil taxes may also be one of the most contentious. … Oil Tax Referendum Ignites a Neighborly Sign War

On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly met to discuss a letter from the Federal Transit Authority asking for repayment of $12 million in grant funds.  That money was used to … Borough Assembly Will Meet Again on a $12m Question

On Wednesday, the Alaska State Troopers reported a search and rescue operation that occurred last week on the Stampede Trail near Healy.  On Wednesday, August 6th, a Wisconsin woman called … Hikers Rescued From Stampede Trail

Also on Wednesday, the Alaska State Troopers received a report of an injured hunter in the Heart Mountain area, northwest of Talkeetna.  Troopers say Chris Kahahawai of Wasilla was sheep … Sheep Hunter Rescued Near Talkeetna

In Talkeetna, a writer is looking to hitch a ride to Point Barrow.  She doesn’t want to go by ground, however.  KTNA’s Phillip Manning has more: 20140814JetHiking At KTNA, we … Going My Way? Writer Attempts Aerial Hitchhike from Key West to Barrow

KTNA volunteer Cari Sayre continues The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain. Tom Sawyer11 8-12-14

Talkeetna is home to a number of stores, most of which cater to visitors.  One, however, is more geared toward locals, and you don’t need much money, none, in fact, … The Free Box is Closed, but Maybe Not Forever

  Kathleen looks ahead to several August night-sky events of importance to Susitna Valley listeners, including this week’s Perseid meteor shower. Kathleen heard herself mis-speak in the audio below. Everyone … Susitna Writer’s Voice–StarDate Susitna, by Kathleen Fleming

On Saturday, the search for a missing fisherman around Willow Creek was called off.  Jerry Warner of Missouri was last seen on August 3rd walking upstream from an RV campground … Search for Missing Fisherman Ends