Monthly Archives: December 2007
Pilot retirement age increased by government
Pilots can stay on the job 5 more years under a new federal law. Yesterday, President George Bush signed a bill raising the mandatory...
A look at the life of Thomas Stewart
Alaska Constitutional Convention secretary Thomas Stewart was nearly finished with a history on the making of the convention when he died Wednesday.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO...
Sitka herring fishery set at highest level ever
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska calls the commercial quota “shocking”, and predicts it will jeopardize the subsistence herring egg harvest.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka
Foxes test positive for rabies on North Slope
The North Slope Borough Health Department has issued a quarantine for two communities after foxes there tested positive for rabies.
Janelle Everett, KBRW - Barrow
Seattle couple quests toward Aleutian island
Last June, Bretwood Higman and Erin McKittrick started out on a walk. A half a year later they still haven't reached their destination: the...
Alaska News Nightly: December 14, 2007
Legislation that passed in the U.S. Senate today will help fishermen who are plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez punitive damage case. Plus, an Alaska...
AWAC Presents: Robin Bronen
This week on Alaska World Affairs Council Presents: Robin Bronen, recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council on December 7. Bronen is the Executive...
Stage Talk: Christmas 2007
Artistic director, Michaelangelo Canale and dancer, Michelle Katcher join host Mark Muro to discuss Christmas 2007, an exciting holiday showcase presented by the Anchorage...
Study shows sea lice killing wild salmon
Fish farms are wiping out wild salmon runs in British Columbia. The culprit is a parasite known as sea lice.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Senate passes key energy bill
The U.S. Senate passed energy legislation today that will require passenger vehicles to reach an average fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon by...
Alaska statehood pioneer dies
Thomas Stewart was secretary of the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He passed away last night at a Juneau hospital from complications of pneumonia.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO...
Fairbanks soldier recipient of high honor
A Fort Wainwright soldier has received the Army’s second highest award for valor. Army brass assembled yesterday to present the Distinguished Service Cross to...
Agency looks to protect elderly following assault
The State Department of Health and Social Services is considering revising its regulations on licensing and training requirements for adult care and assisted living...
Tainted meningitis vaccine reaches Alaska
Nearly a million doses of a common children’s vaccine were recalled this week due to contamination concerns. Some of the recalled vaccine was shipped...
Mat Su railroad spur one step closer
Matanuska Susitna Borough assembly members have approved a resolution which focuses attention on the economic and social issues related to the project.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN...
Kodiak museum receives huge gift
Kodiak’s Alutiiq Museum announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from the Rasmuson Foundation.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Anchorage to impound cars driven by those with excessive unpaid fines
Anchorage residents will have to be more careful about loaning out their vehicles after last night's Assembly meeting.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: December 13, 2007
A new study shows fish farms in British Columbia are on the verge of wiping out wild salmon runs. Plus, a Fort Wainwright soldier...
Night Music: December 13, 2007
Here's the music playlist from the Dec 13, 2007 edition of Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus.
All tracks played are listed below in the following...
Better beware who borrows your car
One should always be careful about loaning out one's vehicle and after last night's Anchorage Assembly meeting, that practical caution has become more important...