Monthly Archives: April 2008
Young defends 'Coconut Road' earmark on House floor
Alaska Congressman Don Young spoke on the U.S. House floor today to defend the controversial $10 million "Coconut Road" earmark that was inserted into...
Young discusses controversial earmark situation with APRN
After the House vote, Young spoke further about the Coconut Road earmark dispute with APRN’s Joel Southern and Alaska reporter Robert Dillon. Since the...
Legislators awaiting Palin response to $3.9 billion capital projects
Governor Palin today got the capital projects budget from the legislature, and the sign-or-veto clock began ticking. The legislature’s Finance division shows the $3.9...
Fire consumes home and life in Alakanuk
A house fire in Alakanuk left one man dead and the home totaled.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
AFN postpones subsistence regulatory meeting
The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) has indefinitely postponed a Subsistence Convention it had hoped to host this week. The full-delegate gathering planned to...
UAA awarded $15 million for new science facility
ConocoPhillips has donated $15 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage for its new integrated science building. It was the largest corporate donation the...
Hundreds attend Anchorage racism conversation
Yesterday about 300 people gathered at St. Anthony's Church for a dialogue on racism in Anchorage. The discussion ranged from community-wide responses to the...
Divisive DJs back on the air
Two Anchorage DJ’s have returned to their popular morning show, 3 weeks after making a derogatory comment on the air about Alaska Native women....
Alaska Legal Services celebrating 25 years of community service
Alaska Legal Services corporation is celebrating its 25th year of pro bono (free) legal aid to low-income Alaskans. The program is part of the...
Alaska News Nightly: April 30, 2008
Don Young took to the floor of the U.S. House today in an attempt to silence critics of the controversial "Coconut Road" earmark that...
Community Forum: Alaska wildflowers with Verna Pratt
Anchorage botanist, Verna Pratt joins host Nellie Moore. Ms. Pratt is one of the most highly respected authorities on Alaskan wildflowers. She has...
Eagle River realizes town center goal
The building that failed as a shopping mall is perfect for a town center. At least that's the contention of those backing the project...and...
Conservation groups celebrate ruling on Polar Bear status
Three conservation groups are claiming victory after a federal judge ruled late yesterday that the Bush Administration must decide in the next two weeks...
Juneau electricity crisis more than a local problem
Juneau’s huge power-cost jump could have statewide impacts. The capital city’s electric rate is part of the Power-Cost Equalization program formula. That means subsidies...
President pushes for ANWR drilling
President Bush called on Congress today to open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas exploration.
David Shurtleff, APRN...
Fort Yukon toddler mauled to death by dog
The Fort Yukon police department isn’t releasing the boy’s name yet. Officer Chris Inderrieden says the little boy approached the nearby dog yesterday afternoon....
Former Fairbanks mayor to be sentenced Friday
Sentencing recommendations are out in the cases of former Fairbanks mayor Jim Hayes and his wife Chris Hayes. The couple will be sentenced on...
Public lands bill clears US House
The US House today gave final congressional approval to a package of more than 60 public lands and territories bills that includes a couple...
UA land grant bill gets court OK
The latest version of the university of Alaska land grant bill has withstood a court challenge. Meanwhile, the transfer of land is already underway.
Matt...
Soil clean up to continue at Ft Wainwright
The Army is entering a second full season of a hazardous waste investigation and clean up around new housing at Ft.Wainwright. Contractors completing the...