Close Encounter Between Plane and Whale in Southeast Goes Viral
by: Greta Mart, KCAW – Sitka A 48-second YouTube video catching the swift reactions of a Sitka floatplane pilot went viral this past week. KCAW’s Greta Mart tracked down the
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Borough Seeking Input on Transportation Plan
The Mat-Su Borough is soliciting public input in order to update its Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan was last updated in 2007, and was intended to act as a
Melting Permafrost May Help Curb Greenhouse Gases
by: Emily Schwing, KUAC Scientists have long believed melting permafrost emits large amounts of carbon-rich greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide to the atmosphere resulting in a warming climate.
NSI to host Smithsonian Exhibit and "Key Ingredients Festival"
Beginning in August, the Northern Susitna Institute will host a traveling Smithsonian exhibition. N-S-I’s Executive Director and Program Coordinator joined KTNA’s Phillip Manning during this week’s Su-Valley Voice and discussed
Government Hill Residents Protest Demolitions for Knik Arm Bridge
by: Anne Hillman, APRN On Tuesday potential demolition contractors were shown buildings the state wants torn down on Government Hill in Anchorage, and protesters chanted and held signs protesting the
Norman Bay Nomination to FERC Approved over Sen. Murkowski's Objection
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm two members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. One of those nominations was approved over the outspoken objection of Alaska Republican Lisa
Membership Coordinator position open at KTNA
Talkeetna Community Radio, Inc. has an opening for a part-time, year-round, Membership Coordinator. The position is responsible for all membership activities of KTNA including organizing and managing KTNA’s on-air and
Draft Report Looks at Talkeetna Sewer and Water
Currently, the Talkeetna Sewer and Water System is operating at a six-figure annual deficit, according to a draft report by CRW Engineering Group. CRW was contracted by the Mat-Su Borough
Upper Valley Rep Causes Fine for State Legislature
by: Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN Next session, state lawmakers will have to be a little more careful about what they ship down to Juneau. The Legislative Council has changed their moving