Monthly Archives: April 2008
AK: Where We Live
This week we take a look at Where We Live and explore ways to show it off. From a new TV show that shows...
Kodiak’s Larry LeDoux appointed state Education Commissioner
Kodiak Schools’ Superintendent Larry LeDoux is the state’s new Education Commissioner. The State Board of Education and Early Development made the selection Thursday, which...
US House passes Coast Guard authorization bill
A 2009 Coast Guard authorization bill passed by the US House has numerous provisions of interest to Alaska. In wake of the Selendang Ayu...
AK Supreme Court upholds supertanker tax
The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a property tax levied on supertankers entering the port of Valdez. The city of Valdez in 1999 began...
New drug, alcohol and tobacco use policy on the table for school activities
Alaska school sports and other activities could soon have a new statewide policy on drug, alcohol and tobacco use. The Alaska school activities association...
Sitka officials want to opt out of new financial disclosure rules
Elected officials in Sitka are proposing a ballot question asking voters to exempt them from state financial disclosure requirements. The Sitka assembly Tuesday night...
Navy looks for input for activities in the Gulf of Alaska
The US Navy wants you! That is, it’s seeking your input in an environmental impact statement. The EIS is a review of the Navy’s...
Haines bear a star in Minnesota
A 50-pound brown bear cub captured in Haines 2 years ago has made it big in the media, after it and 2 other Alaskan...
Alaska leads nation in latest worker fatality report
The 2006 statistic was made public this week in an annual report put out by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial...
Alaska News Nightly: April 25, 2008
Kodiak School Superintendent Larry LeDoux is appointed state Education Commissioner. Meanwhile the US House passes a new Coast Guard authorization bill. Plus, the Alaska...
Snow? Really? On April 25th? Come on!
Anchorage got a rude surprise today.
It started off innocently enough. The white stuff melted on contact with pavement that had been warmed in recent...
AWAC Presents: Robert Ebel
While we may worry about tomorrow's food or gasoline prices, there are other more significant events taking place in the world around us, according...
Stage Talk: Flamel's Dream
Dick Reichman and Bob Pond join hosts Mark Muro and Jean Paal to discuss the world premiere of Flamel's Dream, now playing at Cyrano's...
Night Music: April 24 – May 29, 2008
Beginning this week Night Music will rebroadcast European Jazz Stage programs from the 2007 season. For more information visit the European Jazz Stage website....
Greenhouse gases rise sharply
There has been a sharp increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases. The Annual Greenhouse Gas Index report from a federal agency shows the concentration of...
Bill would provide impetus for alternative energy projects
Record high costs for energy have many Alaskans watching a bill that unanimously passed the legislature this year. The bill would set up a...
Energy crisis not just a Juneau story
As residents of Juneau brace themselves for a big spike in their monthly fuel expense, the sudden increase in power costs will mirror what...
Legislature expanded funding for homeowner weatherization programs
Alaskans wanting to improve the energy efficiency of their homes can benefit from the expanded funding for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). The State...
Stevens leads charge on inspections of seafood imports
In wake of concerns about carcinogens and contaminants in seafood produced in China and other countries, a bill to step up inspections of seafood...
First round of Park Service program only includes one Alaskan park
The first round of projects in the National Park Service's Centennial Challenge program were announced today -- but it includes only one project among...