Monthly Archives: February 2008
A glimpse into Supreme Court deliberations
Now that the Supreme Court has heard the Exxon Valdez punitive damages case, both sides will have to wait months for a decision. But...
Clean water initiative under scrutiny in the courts
A State Superior Court judge in Fairbanks has ruled that one of the two clean water ballot initiatives slated for this year's election is...
Salmon Parasite may be on the rise in Yukon River
Next week the Joint Technical Committee of the U.S. - Canada Yukon River Panel will meet in Fairbanks to set priorities for fisheries research...
Iditarod 2008 ready at the starting gate
The hours are ticking down until the start of Iditarod 36. Almost 100 mushers will line Anchorage's Fourth Avenue on Saturday...
Igiugig Village administrator dies from crash injuries
Igiugig Village administrator and Borough assembly member Dan Salmon died Wednesday after his plane crashed near the village of Tyonek. The Air National Guard...
Services for Autism in the rural Alaska not always meeting the need
The state legislature is considering a long-awaited increase in money for special education this year. Specifically, it would boost funding for intensive-needs children who...
Ice Artists face off in Fairbanks
The World Ice Art Championships are underway in Fairbanks. The Ice park opened just this week, and the Single Block sculptures are already complete. ...
Alaska News Nightly: February 29, 2008
The Supreme Court has heard the arguments in the Exxon Valdez lawsuit - what's on their minds? Plus, the state Superior Court scrutinizes...
AWAC Presents: Reza Aslan
You've heard him on Marketplace and APRN's Talk of Alaska, with Steve Heimel. He's John Stewart's go-to-guy on The Daily Show and the Middle...
Stage Talk: Faith County / The Diary of Ann Frank
Host Mark Muro chats with actors and directors from the Valley Performing Arts, Faith County and The Diary of Ann Frank presented the Alaska...
Senator Stevens berates Transportation Department
Senator Ted Stevens gave top Transportation Department officials an earful today about the Bush Administration’s proposed cuts in aviation programs next year. Stevens was...
Decision on listing of Polar Bears expected soon
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dale Hall says he expects a final decision soon on whether to give ‘threatened’ status to polar bears....
St. George relying on emergency air delivery of fuel
Another Bering Sea community is now receiving fuel by emergency air deliveries as fuel barge shipments in the region lag behind communities’ needs.
Charles Homans,...
Senate bill would help make middle-income homes more green
Senate Bill 289 would allow middle-income Alaskans to get grants and loans to make their homes more energy efficient. The bill is sponsored...
Study measures contaminants in National Parks
The findings of a massive 6-year study measuring contaminants in National Parks was released this week. The 500-page report measured pollutants in snow, water,...
Keeping moose off the Sterling Highway
A unique effort to keep moose from lingering on the sterling highway is scheduled to get started in the next few days.
Mike Mason, KBBI...
UAF researcher discovers Jurassic fossil
A University of Alaska researcher was part of a team that recently discovered a major Jurassic fossil that may be the largest of its...
New type of Kelp discovered in the Aleutians
Scientists have discovered a new variety of kelp in the waters off the Aleutian Islands. The kelp’s common name is Golden V Kelp, after...
Haines store bans plastic bags
A grocery store in Haines is getting rid of plastic grocery bags at its check-out stands.
John Hunt, KHNS - Haines
Alaska News Nightly: February 28, 2008
Senator Stevens takes Transportation Department officials to task over proposed aviation cuts. Plus, the Interior Department expects to release a decision on whether to...