Monthly Archives: February 2009
Alaska News Nightly: February 19, 2009
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AEDC: Todd Bucholz
On Wednesday, January 28th, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation held its annual Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Todd...
More prosecution ethical lapses revealed in Stevens trial
A series of previously-sealed motions and closed-door hearings have been revealed in the Ted Stevens case. The former U.S. Senator was convicted in October...
Priest sex abuse lawsuits suspended by Jesuit bankruptcy action
More than 60 lawsuits alleging sex abuse by priests in Alaska are on hold after the Jesuits of the Oregon Province filed for Chapter...
Alaska Airline cargo service posts profit in tightening economy
Despite an overall 2008 revenue decline for national and international air cargo carriers, Alaska Airlines proved the exception. The airline's air cargo division not...
Tulsequah mine operations suspended indefinitely
It's unclear when work on the Tulsequah Chief Mine will resume. A new long-term suspension appears to come on the heels of dramatic increases...
Palin administration lists $334 million in State budget cuts
The Palin administration late this afternoon gave legislators a list of reductions to next year's budget in response to expected low revenues next year.
Dave...
Alaska Senate talks about upcoming legislative pay boost
Today, members of the state Senate discussed their pending pay change, which goes into effect if they take no action on the findings made...
Kleedehn wins Yukon gold upon reaching Quest halfway mark
Yukon Quest veteran William Kleedehn of Carcross, Yukon Territory arrived first at the Quest's halfway point at Dawson City last night at 10:15 Yukon...
Fish runs profiled at Fish Board meeting
Fishery stocks for most species continue to be strong under state management, according to staff reports heard yesterday at the Alaska Board of Fisheries...
Fish and Game publishes book on Alaska fishing history
The Board of Fish and Game released a new book on the history of Alaska's fisheries at this week's Board of Fish meeting. It's...
Alaska News Nightly: February 18, 2009
State Senators discuss their pending pay hike. And, a tight bunch of top mushers are preparing to battle it out over a rough trail...
Community Forum: Motivating Students
This week we visit with students from the Home Base After School Program. The program engages students in programs as diverse as computer building,...
Anchorage traffic stop finds apparent bombs, closes roads
On Anchorage's east side, an early morning traffic stop led to a bomb squad call-out and a 5-hour street closure.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Stevens prosecutors replaced amidst ethics accusations
The Justice Department has replaced the lawyers who prosecuted former Senator Ted Stevens with a new team for the post-trial proceedings. They've been accused...
Senator Murkowski shares federal stimulus concerns
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says it remains unclear just how much money the state will receive from the federal stimulus package.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD -...
Senator Begich talks with Alaska veterans
Senator Mark Begich held listening sessions with veterans today in Fairbanks and yesterday in Anchorage. His office says about 60 people attended the Anchorage...
Herbal tea extract might slow spruce bark beetle damage in Alaska
A substance found in herbal tea could help prevent the type of beetle infestation that has devastated forests in the west, including Alaska. A...
Ski team headed to Arctic to measure sea ice from the surface
A research team is skiing to the top of the world to measure arctic sea ice.
Peter Sheldon, CBC - Yellowknife
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Alaska Legislature working on sub-disaster funding system
Work began today in Juneau on a bill that would give the state the legal ability to assist in humanitarian needs that fall short...