Monthly Archives: December 2007
Salmon controversy goes international
In recent months, salmon fishermen in western Alaska have complained that levels of chinook salmon caught by Bering Sea pollock fishermen have hurt their...
Obama setting up shop in Anchorage
Presidential candidates typically ignore Alaska during primary season, but that could be changing.
Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage
Federal cuts prompting change for Tongass
Forest Service managers and employee representatives are negotiating a reorganization plan for the Tongass National Forest in Southeast.
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg
Falconers may get limited access
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering allowing the capture of more Northern Peregrines.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Vandalism spree closes school in Craig
The Craig Middle School was closed today after 2 men vandalized the school and set at least two separate fires overnight.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD -...
Students start own relocation effort
Students in the erosion-threatened community of Shishmaref say they won't wait for the federal government to help relocate their community.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
The Nutcracker coming to Kodiak
Kodiak dancers are getting ready to perform Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. It's an event that happens just once every 3 years in the community.
Casey Kelly,...
Alaska News Nightly: December 7, 2007
Former lawmaker Pete Kott was sentenced today to six years in federal prison for bribery, conspiracy and extortion. Plus, Yukon River fishermen in Alaska...
District preserves class size ratio
"Smaller class size equals better learning." It's an axiom that guides school district philosophies and budgets. At this week's Anchorage School Board...
AWAC Presents: Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad
This week on Alaska World Affairs Council Presents: Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S. speaks, "Beyond the Headlines" on Afghanistan's Stability and...
Stage Talk: Cheaper by the Dozen and That Christmassy Feeling
This week on Stage Talk, three actors from the Valley Performing Arts discuss Cheaper by the Dozen. Plus, Shane Mitchell and Erin Dagon promote...
State files lawsuit against Mercer for shortfall
The state today filed suit against the consulting firm that was monitoring and advising the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems when the current...
Decision could drop pollock catch limit
Federal regulators are poised to approve a large drop in the catch limit for Bering Sea pollock, Alaska’s largest fishery.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
Kenai plant closure leaves 150 jobless
One of the largest employers on the Kenai Peninsula closed its doors for good today. The Agrium fertilizer plant in Nikiski is laying...
ConocoPhillips chief visiting DC for pipeline plan
The President of ConocoPhillips Alaska, Jim Bowles, is in the nation's capitol today rounding up support for the gas pipeline proposal that was given...
Alaska seabird moves closer to endangered listing
Kittlitz’s murrelets have been waiting a long time to be considered for an Endangered Species Act listing. Today, the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service...
Majoring in Yupik; UA offering degree
The University of Alaska Board of Regents agreed today to offer a new bachelors degree in the Yupik language.
Kenny Steele, KYUK - Bethel
Senator working to change tax structure
Alaska employers will pay lower unemployment insurance taxes next year, but that doesn't mean people who lose their jobs will see a change in...
Fairbanks draws up energy plan
The Fairbanks Borough released its blueprint to deal with skyrocketing energy costs.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
Fairbanks group hopes to use snow gun
An evolving plan is aimed at improving snow conditions for cross country skiers in Fairbanks. Local ski groups purchased a snow gun and compressor...