Monthly Archives: February 2008
The Palin Administration looks favorably on new Tongass plan
The Palin administration says it’s optimistic the new Tongass Forest land-management plan will help Southeast Alaska’s timber industry. State forestry officials played a significant...
Backbone II weighs in with legislators on gasline
The Senate Resources Committee today continued its background hearings to prepare legislators for their consideration of a gas pipeline when a contract is put...
Alaska Gasline Port Authority not giving up yet
Despite the governor's rejection of their proposal for the second time, the Alaska Gasline Port Authority still hopes to work with the administration on...
Evironmentalists target Shell over Chukchi and Beaufort leases
Environmental groups are gearing up for a public and shareholder pressure campaign aimed at getting Shell to back off from plans for oil and...
Young mushers get set for running Junior Yukon Quest
While the main event is still a week away, junior Yukon Quest teams hit the trail tomorrow. The shorter 135 mile race is...
DNR to take public testimony on hoverbarge proposal
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting Monday night on a proposal to run amphibious hoverbarges from the Tulsequah Chief...
Residents in Barrow respond to Hayden Panettiere
Earlier this week we aired a story about the efforts of a group called Save the Whales Again! The organization is trying to pressure...
Alaska News Nightly: February 1, 2008
Tonight in Alaska news... Congressman Don Young releases fundraising numbers for the 4th quarter of 2007. Also, despite a second rejection from...
Anchorage Schools struggling to plan uncertain 2008-2009 budget
Last night the Anchorage School Board held its first of two public readings of the district's proposed budget for 2008-2009. The district's challenge? Forging...
Stage Talk: Sway Me Moon
This week on Stage Talk, host Mark Muro chats with Schatzie Schaefers, Linda Benson and Arlitia Jones from Sway Me Moon, a play about...