Monthly Archives: February 2009
AWAC Presents: Ed Verona, U.S. – Russia Business Council
Ed Verona is the President and CEO of the U.S. - Russia Business Council, which includes members of both Russian and American companies....
Stimulus bill close to passage in DC; millions for Alaska projects
The massive economic stimulus package under debate in Washington is moving toward final passage in the U.S. Congress. Democratic leaders in the House and...
Palin takes questions on federal stimulus, more
Governor Sarah Palin addressed the federal stimulus package and a range of other issues in an hour-long press conference that was open to any...
Representatives Gara and Davis push for foster care reforms
Legislation aimed at fixing gaps in Alaska's foster care system was introduced today by two Anchorage Democrats. Representative Les Gara and Senator Bettye Davis...
Palmer agriculture conference may bear fruit
Alaska-grown apples, blueberries and even cherries may be available in your local grocery store in the not-too-distant future. The fruit growing industry in the...
Alaska’s hiring freeze won’t apply to many seasonal jobs
The Palin administration is exempting seasonal ferry workers, road crews and firefighters from its statewide hiring freeze. It’s also clarified some other details of...
‘Iron Dogs’ taking a break in Nome
Athletes are thawing out as the Iron Dog Snowmachine Race takes it's day-and-a-half midway layover in Nome.
Paul Korchin, KNOM - Nome
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Denali Borough land annexation largely denied by State
The State has issued a decision on lands proposed for transfer to the Denali Borough and some contested acreage has been left out. The...
Federal subsidy to Alaska Airlines will continue for rural Southeast services
The federal government has again selected Alaska Airlines as the Essential Air Service (EAS) carrier for Petersburg, Wrangell, Gustavus, Cordova and Yakutat. The...
Alaska News Nightly: February 11, 2009
Governor Palin says energy needs and fiscal constraint are her top priorities for the legislative session. Plus, Iron Dog snowmachine teams are thawing out...
Community Forum: 2009 Alaska Teacher of the Year
Colony High School math teacher, Robert Williams kicks off his tenure as 2009 Alaska Teacher of the Year. Today Mr. Williams joins host Nellie...
Attorney General Talis Colberg resigns
Attorney General Talis Colberg has resigned his office in the wake of a state Senate action Friday that found nine state employees in Contempt....
In time, Permanent Fund should recoup losses
A major investment consultant for the state says he anticipates the Permanent Fund should turn around the losses of the past few months –...
State projections predict downturn in state unemployment
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently released several different sets of projections suggesting a downturn in the state's economic outlook.
Kells Hetherington,...
Rockslide causes disruption in Ketchikan
A massive rockslide on north Tongass highway blocked traffic for hours this morning and nearly took out a Ketchikan hillside home. State highway crews...
Obama Administration puts Bush offshore development plan on hold
The Bush Administration’s last-minute plan to open up more of America’s waters to offshore oil and gas development is now on hold. Interior Secretary...
Anchorage school board candidates come out in big numbers
More than two dozen candidates are vying for an open seat on the Anchorage School Board.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Governor appoints new Rural Advisor
John Moller, who grew up in Unalaska and lived in the town until 1995, is the new rural advisor to the governor. Moller fished...
Million dollar grant will support Hepatitis B research at ANTHC
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium will be collaborating with University of Washington researchers on a $1 million grant to study Hepatitis B. ANTHC...
Bristol Bay Area Health Corp asks patients to help curb costs
The Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is asking for help from those who use their services. Corporation officials say in the current economy, it's...