Oil Tax Referendum Ignites a Neighborly Sign War
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.
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Borough Assembly Will Meet Again on a $12m Question
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
Hikers Rescued From Stampede Trail
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
Sheep Hunter Rescued Near Talkeetna
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
Going My Way? Writer Attempts Aerial Hitchhike from Key West to Barrow
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
The Free Box is Closed, but Maybe Not Forever
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,
Search for Missing Fisherman Ends
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
Borough Consultants Meet With Talkeetna Residents on Sewer and Water Rates
On Wednesday, CRW Engineering Group met with community members in Talkeetna to discuss the recent sewer and water system assessment. The two-hour meeting was dominated by discussion of potential rate
Litigation Blamed for Port MacKenzie Rail Spur Delays
by: Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Construction of the railroad link between the Matanuska-Susitna Borough city of Houston and Port MacKenzie is over budget and way behind schedule. Borough officials