Monthly Archives: December 2008
AWAC Presents: Dr. Karin von Hippel, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Anchorage grown, Dr. Karin von Hippel has conducted research for the United Nations, the European Union and now the Center for Strategic and International...
Assembly okays five year firefighter contract
After approving the municipality's contract with the police union Tuesday evening, last night the Anchorage Assembly approved a five year agreement with the city...
Racist Obama jokes circulating via State of Alaska e-mail
Alaska officials are investigating racist jokes about President-elect Barack Obama that have been circulating on state government e-mail accounts. One of the e-mails obtained...
Obama appoints ‘independent thinker’ to cabinet’s Interior post
President-elect Barack Obama has named Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as his Interior Secretary. Salazar comes from a ranching family, and as a first-term Democratic...
‘Critical habitat’ designated for Alaska sea otters
Earlier this week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated 5,879 square miles of nearshore waters as critical habitat for sea otters. The area...
Palin administration launching subcabinet focused on rural issues
Governor Palin had hoped to sign the administrative order officially creating the Rural subcabinet in Hooper Bay today, but weather foiled the event. The...
State of Alaska exploring ferry dock takeover in Prince Rupert, BC
The Palin administration wants to buy the Prince Rupert, BC ferry dock. The Governor's proposed public works spending plan includes money toward taking over...
Marten trapping banned on Kuiu Island
Both the state and federal governments have shutdown the trapping season for marten on Kuiu Island indefinitely. Studies conducted over the last two years...
Palin budget retains Fairbanks military cemetery plan
Planning for a veteran's cemetery in Fairbanks survived Governor Plain's budget ax. Fairbanks State Representative David Guttenberg has been shepherding the project through the...
Craig may soon erect memorial to lives lost at sea
The City of Craig could soon have a memorial for fishermen and others who have lost their lives at sea. Although having a memorial...
Yukon Quest seeking $10,000 to fill funding hole
Yukon Quest organizers will hustle to replace a $10,000 hole in the 2009 race budget. Officials planned on $20,000 in support from the...
Alaska News Nightly: December 17, 2008
Alaskans react to President-elect Barack Obama's pick for Interior Secretary. Plus, environmental groups are criticizing the Bush administration's plan to provide critical habitat for...
Police contract produces packed chamber, split vote
Last night a rigidly divided Anchorage Assembly approved a five year, police union contract. In an unsual continuation of its last regular...
Community Forum: Alaska's budget
On Monday, Governor Sarah Palin unveiled her final operating and capital spending plans for fiscal year 2010. Some highlights have already been released,...
Did witness who said he lied in Stevens trial actually lie about lying?
Federal prosecutors say former State Senator Jerry Ward convinced a witness in Senator Ted Stevens' trial to lie after the trial about an immunity...
Alaska Bar confirms Stevens should be disbarred post-conviction, pre-appeal
The Alaska Bar Association says Senator Ted Stevens' should have his law license temporarily suspended. Stevens is fighting the move, which is standard practice...
EPA permit to dump toxic oil and gas waste in Cook Inlet challenged
Environmental groups are challenging an Environmental Protection Agency permit that allows oil and gas companies to dump wastewater in Cook Inlet.
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With State budget down 7%, Governor’s pay may jump 20%
Governor Sarah Palin's proposed budget for the next fiscal year calls for a 7% reduction in state spending. But while the Governor is calling...
Nikolski phones offline more than a month, awaiting parts
The Aleutian Islands village of Nikolski has not had phone service since early November. ACS provides service to the island. ACS Communications Director Paula...
Obama picks Energy and Environment leaders suggesting mixed Alaska impacts
President-elect Barack Obama says his new "Energy and Environment Team" will work together to develop green energy and tackle global warming. He officially announced...