KNAU update for Aug. 11

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KNAU Insider prEview – August 11th, 2017
Marked Down Tickets for Garrison Keillor

KNAU has a limited number of tickets left for Garrison Keillor and with only two weeks until the show we are discounting them to $99 for eNews recipients. Seats are in the covered section of Pepsi Amphitheater so no matter what Mother Nature has in mind you will be able to enjoy the show.

Call KNAU directly for this eNews special 928-523-5628 or 800-523-5628.

KNAU wants to hear your voice on our air!

We are currently looking for community members to record a 20 second testimonial about how you listen to KNAU, a driveway moment you’ve had or a personal anecdote about KNAU/NPR and you. This testimonial will then play during our Silent Pledge Drive beginning September 15th. Don’t worry if you don’t live in Flagstaff we can accommodate you! For questions or to schedule a recording email our Development Director, Cory.

Earth Notes: Hog-Nosed Skunks

One evening in 2012, a river runner in Grand Canyon National Park encountered an odd-looking skunk. She showed a picture of it to park wildlife biologist Brandon Holton, who identified it as the western hog-nosed skunk.  Learn more at KNAU.org.

Flood-Damaged Mayer Antiques Store Auctioning Off Items
An antiques store in north-central Arizona that was damaged by recent flooding in Yavapai County is closing its doors and auctioning off more than 30,000 of its items.  Learn more at KNAU.org.
Judge Won’t Block New Arizona Law Targeting Citizen Initiatives

A judge on Tuesday refused to block a new state law making it easier for opponents to challenge citizen initiatives, but she sidestepped a decision on whether the law violates the state Constitution. Learn more at KNAU.org.

Arizona School Voucher Expansion on Hold
Arizona’s ambitious expansion of its school voucher program is officially on hold after opponents filed enough signatures to at least temporarily block the new law. Tuesday’s filing more than 111,000 signatures kicks off a weeks long verification process where state and county officials will determine if slightly more than 75,000 valid signatures were collected. Learn more at KNAU.org.