Upper Valley Pastor Discusses Nepal Relief Effort
Last month, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused massive destruction and killed more than 8,000 people in Nepal. For one Upper Valley pastor, the timing meant that his planned mission trip
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Complete Interview With Ruth Wood on Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Challenge Grants
Attached is the complete audio of Phillip Manning’s interview with JSCF board member Ruth Wood regarding the changes to the foundation’s grant process for this year. More information
Changes to "Alaska Safe Children's Act" Receive More Criticism in Committee
Changes to a bill that would require education for children on sexual abuse and dating violence are receiving significant criticism from some of those who originally pushed for the measure.
Mat-Su Borough Assembly Passes Budget; Mayoral Veto Likely
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has passed a budget for the fiscal year beginning in July, but Borough Mayor Larry DeVilbiss says to expect some vetoes. On Wednesday evening, the assembly
Senate Committee Hears, Changes 'Erin's Law'
On Tuesday, the state’s Senate Education committee took up the “Alaska Safe Children’s Act”, also known as Erin’s Law. The committee is chaired by Senator Mike Dunleavy, whose district includes
Local Author Receives Individual Artist Award Grant
On Tuesday, the Rasmuson Foundation announced that Talkeetna author Sarah Birdsall will receive one of this year’s Individual Artist Award grant. Birdsall is the recipient of one of twenty-five Project
Rain Damages MV Susitna's Engines
KSKA’s Ellen Lockyer provided portions of the audio and script for this piece. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s would-be ferry, MV Susitna, has suffered expensive damage, and now the Borough estimates repairs
Borough Does Not Plan to Close Talkeetna Transfer Site
While changes may be coming soon for the Talkeetna Solid Waste Transfer Site, the top borough official in the Public Works Department says the current plans do not include closure.
Remains of Argentinian Climber Found High on Denali
The National Park Service reports that the remains of a solo Argentinian climber have been found at a camp high on Denali. According to a statement on Thursday, the body