Monthly Archives: February 2008
Governor Palin goes to Washington
Governor Palin begins a series of meetings in Washington DC this weekend – set up as part of the National Governor’s Association’s Winter meeting....
Pebble Mine contributes to sustainable fisheries fund
The group working to develop the Pebble mine announced today it's contributing $5,000,000 to the Bristol Bay Sustainable Fisheries and Communities fund.
Eileen Goode, KDLG...
New energy company planning development on Kenai peninsula
A small independent oil and gas company is moving forward with plans for a possible oil development on the lower Kenai peninsula.
Mike Mason, KBBI...
Alaska tribes get favorable ruling from court
District court judge Timothy Burgess decided in favor of Alaska tribes today when he issued a decision saying tribal courts have equal footing with...
Mat Su fishers unhappy with lack of action by Board of Fisheries
Matanuska Susitna Borough leaders say they are disappointed in the recent action of the Alaska Board of Fisheries regarding Upper Cook Inlet salmon stocks....
Famed southeast lumberman, Buster Benson, passes away
A long time Haines lumberman passed away earlier this month following surgery in Anchorage. Buster Benson ran mills in a number of locations around...
Alaksa News Nightly: February 22, 2008
The Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority presents its plan for getting gas to markets in Alaska. Meanwhile, Governor Palin heads to Washington, DC. Plus,...
AWAC Presents: Lynn Giuliani
Lynn Giuliani is an expert in the area of leadership and management. She is currently leading and coaching a six month leadership program for...
Stage Talk: Jabali African Acrobats / Guys and Dolls Jr.
The Jabali African Acrobats will entertain over eleven thousand students in Anchorage and give one public performance. Hear more about the explosive acrobatics and...
Night Music: February 21, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the February 21, 2008 edition of Night Music with Kirk Walhaus. All tracks played are listed below...
House talks about new building for legislature – but doesn't say where
The House today opened hearings on a plan that would set the parameters of providing lawmakers a new building – in a so-far undecided...
Senate and House divided over injured workers' privacy
The State House today refused to agree with a Senate plan that would force Alaska to hide the names of workers injured on the...
Senator Stevens tells Southeast natives to support resource development
Ted Stevens is urging Southeast Alaska Native groups to organize in support of resource development. He told Native activists and leaders attending this week’s...
Environmentalists call for investigation at Interior Department
Six environmental groups are calling on watchdogs at the Interior Department to investigate the delay in making a decision on whether polar bears should...
Moore Creek latest mineral exploration project in Y-K Delta
There will be yet another mineral exploration project in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta this year. The newest one is at Moore Creek, located...
Opilio crab harvest looking strong
The Bering Sea opilio crab, or snow crab, fleet is more than halfway through its 2008 harvest. So far, the season has been going...
Yukon Quest teams continue into Whitehorse
The top nine teams have crossed the Whitehorse finish line in the Yukon Quest. Healy’s Dave Dalton won the competitive race for third place...
Ketchikan Gateway Borough backs away from new ferry service to Gravina Island
The Ketchikan gateway borough is no longer recommending that the state pursue enhanced airport ferry service in its effort to improve access to Gravina...
Job fair season in full swing in Anchorage
The first three months of the year normally feature at least a half dozen gatherings in Anchorage designed to bring perspective employees and employers...
Alaska News Nightly: February 21, 2008
The House is holding hearings on a new building for the legislature, but where? Meanwhile, environmental groups call for investigation at the Department of...