Monthly Archives: April 2008
Alaskans welcome announcement of short deployments for servicemen and women
President Bush announced today that American troops will serve shorter deployments in the war zone of Iraq. Bush says the change will affect units...
Settlement reached in Yellow-Billed Loon lawsuit
The Center for Biological Diversity settled a lawsuit this week with the US Fish and Wildlife service over a dispute regarding the yellow billed...
Charter operators may have to lease halibut quota shares
Charter operators who take clients out to fish for halibut may have to start leasing quota share from the commercial fleet - at least...
Which Democrat will get Alaska's superdelegates?
The tight race to become the Democratic party presidential nominee is putting the party's super delegates in a powerful position. The 800 or so...
Senate passes natural-resources and public-lands bills
The US Senate overwhelmingly passed a package of natural resources and public land bills today that includes a couple of Alaska measures. One sponsored...
New book lays out Alutiiq life under Russians and Americans
The history of the Alutiiq people of coastal Southcentral Alaska changed forever when Russian fur traders invaded their land and forced them to hunt...
Artic Man racers converge on Summit Lake
Thousands of Alaskans are flocking to Summit Lake, off the Richardson Highway, for the annual Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic. The annual outdoor...
Alaska News Nightly: April 10, 2008
Legislators head into the final days of the legislative session with plenty on their plates. Plus, Halibut charter operators may have to buy quota...
Forum discusses healthy food for a healthy planet
Alaskans often describe themselves as experiencing first hand the impacts of global warming. According to one group that gathered yesterday in Anchorage, one...
30th Anniversary: Happy 30th Birthday KSKA!
With the exception of a few, all of the volunteers and staff pictured in these photos are still at KSKA. Your support has kept...
Tagged walrus teaching scientists about Bering Sea
Biologists are getting a rare glimpse into the winter habits of Pacific Walrus. A new tagging study is offering insight into how the animals...
New animal math in Sitka: Brown Bears + Your Trash = Fine
Sitka residents will have to take better care of their garbage beginning at the end of the month -- or risk getting a ticket...
House votes to allow state takeover of local schools when needed
The Alaska House today gave permission for the state's Department of Education to intervene in the operations of local school districts if a given...
Cruise ship fees headed to tourism projects, barring lawsuits
Alaska lawmakers want to use cruise ship passenger fees to improve docks, visitor centers and airports in coastal Alaska communities. They've put about $25...
Lights! Camera! Tax Incentives!
The House voted today to get back into the movie business, re-establishing the state Film Office to promote making movies in the state and...
Mental Health land swap plan headed to Forest Service for review
Alaska Mental Health Trust officials say they will soon submit a formal proposal for a land swap with the Forest Service in Southeast Alaska....
More Alaska businesses seeking 'Best Workplace' designation
In 2007 five businesses achieved recognition in The Alaska Journal of Commerce as "best places to work in Alaska." This year, even more state...
UAF powering up alternative energy tech office
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has opened a new energy technology office. Local Engineer Gwen Holdman, who helped pioneer Alaska's first geothermal power plant...
Alaska News Nightly: April 9, 2008
State lawmakers took a step forward today to make Alaska a more desirable filming site for Hollywood. Plus, Sitka police have a new way...
Community Forum: Denali, an Alaska gas pipeline
British Petroleum and ConocoPhillips surprised Alaskans Tuesday when they announced they are starting immediately to build Denali, an Alaska Gas Pipeline. And, both BP...