Monthly Archives: April 2008
Birds of a feather flock to Creamers Field
The average first arrival date for Canada Geese at Creamers Field in Fairbanks is April 13. Unseasonably cold and snowy weather hasn’t stopped the...
Finding constructive employment
In recent years, the Anchorage School District has worked to develop a program for students who want to go into construction. Last Friday, some...
Valdez remembers fallen skier
Last week, Jesse Tol became the 4th avalanche fatality in Alaska this year. The 31-year-old was buried while skiing at Thompson pass with his...
Alaska News Nightly: April 15, 2008
A US Senate committee hears about a proposed land swap that would make a road between King Cove and Cold Bay possible. Plus, local...
Community Forum: Racism on radio
Morning talk show jocks defining real Alaskans as being men who commit lewd acts against Native women raised the ire of local listeners and...
Talk of Alaska: Engaging Muslims
This week on Talk of Alaska we chat with Alaska Pacific University's Engaging Muslims project coordinator -- Dr. Regina Boisclair -- about the project...
School district suspensions show remarkable third quarter drop
Third quarter student suspensions fell significantly this year compared to last, according to a report submitted to the Anchorage School Board at last night's...
Korhing's prison delays will run out in May
A federal judge says convicted former lawmaker Vic Kohring will be sentenced to prison in May. This comes after months of delays, as Kohring...
Legislature wraps up with $5 billion in profits, $2.7 billion in controversial projects
The regular Legislative session wound down yesterday after lawmakers had dealt with only a few key issues over the weekend. The next step in...
Democrat and Republican co-campaigning for Alaska House and Senate
Two southeast Alaska lawmakers are campaigning across party lines. Angoon Democrat Albert Kookesh and Haines Republican Bill Thomas say they'll work on each others'...
North Slope's mayor running for re-election; challenged by former mayor
North Slope Borough Mayor Edward Itta has made public his plans to seek another term. He faces a challenge from George Ahmoagak, a former...
Federal grant buying back seining permits in southeast
Southeast Alaska's seine fleet is about to get smaller. A federal grant is providing $3 million for a seine permit buyback program for the...
Wrangell Seafoods might be closed by city council
The Wrangell city council is considering foreclosing on Wrangell Seafoods, Inc. (WSI). The company wrote several bad checks to the city and is delinquent...
Fairbanks construction boom tapering off, still strong
Fairbanks is expecting a slight construction slowdown after a record building year in 2007. City building official Steve Shuttleworth says construction this year will...
Noorvik teen in custody for attempted murder
A Noorvik teenager has been charged with attempted murder of a police officer in the first degree. Alaska State Troopers say 17-year-old Jim Beasley...
Snowmachine death in Sitka confirmed by intensive search
A multi-agency search and rescue effort on Sitka's Harbor Mountain this weekend recovered the body of lost snowmobiler Benjamin Nelson. The 32 year-old Hoonah...
Homer's Pratt Museum opens climate change exhibit
The worlds of art and science are coming together at Homer's Pratt Museum. An exhibit titled "Concerning Climate Change" opened there recently. It's part...
Alaska News Nightly: April 14, 2008
The fate of capitol and transportation projects is now in the hands of Governor Palin. State lawmakers approved the massive spending bills in the...
Student job seekers meet with contractors
In recent years, the Anchorage School District has worked to develop a program for students who want to go into construction. Last Friday...
Line One: Colorectal cancer
In honor of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 13-19th) Line One will explore colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer. An estimated 148,800...