Monthly Archives: December 2007
Petersburg coach makes Alaska Hall of Fame
Petersburg's long-time wrestling coach was inducted into the Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame this month.
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg
Heavy snowfall hits Southeast Alaska
Heavy snows hit northern Southeast Alaska, fulfilling a weather forecast that earlier this month prompted the Department of Fish and Game to close down...
A poem for Winter Solstice
Winter officially gets its start tonight at 9:08 p.m. That's when the north pole points farthest away from the sun, giving most of the...
Alaska News Nightly: December 21, 2007
The state has released the first phase of a study that looks at election security across Alaska. Plus, it may be the darkest...
Web Extra: Dan Sullivan on running for Mayor in 2009
After filing a letter of intent with the state elections commission earlier this month, Anchorage Assembly member Dan Sullivan this week issued a press...
Sullivan gives 'advance notice' for 2009 mayor's race
Almost all the April 2008 municipal election candidates have yet to declare and campaign, but this week long-time Anchorage Assembly member Dan Sullivan officially...
Stage Talk: Under 30
This week on Stage Talk, host Mark Muro chats with Under 30 director, Linda Benson and actor, Brian Hutton. Under 30 showcases individual and...
Night Music: December 20, 2007
Here's the music playlist from the Dec 20, 2007 edition of Night Music with Connie G.
All tracks played are listed below in the following...
Fire destroys Selawik church
The Friend's Church in the village of Selawik was destroyed by a fire this morning.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Ethics Committee rules on Kott, Harris
It dismissed a complaint against former House Speaker Pete Kott, and upheld a complaint against current House Speaker John Harris.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Wing ships may come to Southeast Alaska
Anchorage-based Pacific Seaflight had asked Juneau to exempt its proposed floatplane-like wingships from maritime speed limits near the city's small boat harbors. The Assembly...
Mat Maid workers brace for closure
Matanuska Maid dairy plant in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo by Ellen Lockyer.
Urban dairy workers are wondering where to find employment, and rural dairy producers are...
Senator returns from Pakistan, India
Pakistan and India may be half way around the world, but State Senator Bill Wielechowski thinks the countries offer important lessons for Alaska.
Lori Townsend,...
Energy bill lacks funding for Tongass area schools
Many Southeast communities are focused on what the bill doesn't include: funding for the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangell
Plan would open over 1 million acres for gas and mining
Bureau of Land Management officials discussed the proposed resource management plan for Bristol Bay in Dillingham earlier this week.
Anne Hillman, KDLG - Dillingham
Tough summer for walrus in the Arctic
The Bristol Bay Eskimo Walrus Commission is noticing a troubling trend among the mostly male animals in their region.
Eileen Goode, KDLG - Dillingham
Alaska leads nation in dog bites, says study
The State Division of Epidemiology study documents the number of dog bites that required hospitalization in Alaska between 1991 and 2002.
Dan Bross, KUAC -...
Lake Clark ornament adorns White House tree
The official White Wouse Christmas tree features an ornament celebrating Alaska's Lake Clark National Park.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
More of Denali opened for snow machine use
Southern Denali National Park is now open for snow machines.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
Alaska News Nightly: December 20, 2007
The Legislative Ethics Committee is out with two rulings on lawmakers. Plus, a fire destroys one of the largest churches in Northwest Alaska. Those...