Monthly Archives: February 2009
Slow pollock season affects more than fishermen
The Bering Sea pollock fishery officially opened on January 20 but two weeks later, most of the fleet hasn't left the port.
Anne Hillman, KUCB...
State distributes $10 million in cruise-ship fees to southeast communities
The state is sending close to $10 million in cruise-ship passenger fees to about a dozen coastal Alaska communities. State tax official Johanna Bales...
Looking for a solution on the Ruth Lake hydro-power project
Petersburg and Wrangell’s political fight over new hydro-power development at Ruth lake near Petersburg came up at a meeting of the Thomas Bay power...
Alaska News Nightly: February 3, 2009
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Talk of Alaska: Soapy Smith
Is there a political lesson to be learned from the Alaska Gold Rush? Consider Soapy Smith, the con man who became a pillar of...
Governor and legislative leaders join forces over Federal stimulus package
Governor Palin and the presiding officers of the House and Senate are joining forces to present their arguments against the federal economic stimulus package...
House Energy Committee headed to the Alaskan bush
The House Energy Committee is going on the road this month. Charisse Millet has scheduled meetings in Kotzebue and Nome this weekend and in...
Second former Young staffer implicated in Abramoff corruption scandal
A second former staffer to Congressman Don Young, Fraser Verrusio, has been implicated in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling investigation. Identified in federal court papers...
Juneau back on hydro power
Juneau is back on hydroelectric power, after an avalanche tore down the Snettisham powerline January 12. Alaska Electric Light and Power crews finished repairs...
State ferry ‘Lituya’ damaged in last week’s grounding
The state ferry Lituya sustained a gash in its hull as a result of Friday’s grounding off the coast of Metlakatla.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD -...
Cim Smyth wins Tustumena 200 sled dog race
Cim Smyth pulled out a 2-minute victory over defending champion Lance Mackey in the Tustumena 200 sled dog race over the weekend on the...
Yukon Quest mushers make final preparations
Final preparations for the Yukon Quest are underway. Over the weekend, participants in the 1,000-mile main event, and shorter Quest 300, dropped off bags...
Wind power comes to Nome
The Bering Straits and Sitnasuak Native Corporations last week celebrated the arrival of commercial wind energy to Nome, as they cut the ribbon on...
Wind power a disappointment across the border in Canada
In Canada, wind energy would seem a natural fit for northern, windy coastal communities. But it's never lived up to its promise, even at...
Alaska Airlines 737 struck by lightning
An Alaska Airlines 737 was struck by lightning on its approach to Sitka yesterday evening. All passengers disembarked in Sitka and the plane went...
Redoubt keeping Alaskans in suspense
Mt. Redoubt volcano seems determined to keep Alaskans gripped in suspense. Alaska Volcano Observatory geologist Tina Neal says Redoubt remains in a heightened state...
Is Alaska’s pollock fishery ‘sustainable’?
Alaska's pollock fishery is seeking recertification as a "sustainable fishery" from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The Council provides independent, third-party certification for fisheries...
Debate over cruise ship passenger fee fails to fade
Two major tourism industry groups say they have no plans to ask lawmakers to reduce or eliminate Alaska’s cruise-ship passenger fee. Some municipal leaders...
Alaska News Nightly: February 2, 2009
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Line One: Inner ear disorders
Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. John Epley founded the Portland Otologic Clinic in 1975 and has since become internationally known for his contributions...