Monthly Archives: February 2009
Alaska News Nightly: February 10, 2009
State lawmakers hear testimony from residents in Northwest Alaska on reigning in the high cost of energy. Plus, a mushing treadmill is helping a...
Talk of Alaska: Fuel Cost Squeeze in Rural Alaska
Alaskans are pitching in with donations of food and cash to help villagers caught in an economic pinch by high fuel prices. But is...
Alaska Legislature may repeal 2005 retirement benefits changes
The state legislature this week will debate a proposal to repeal the new retirement system for the state's employees and teachers that passed in...
Legislature considers ‘Bullet Line’ for natural gas project
It took four resolutions in the State House today to assemble a comprehensive opinion on a so-called "Bullet Line" -- a natural gas pipeline...
Energy Committee takes comments in Nome
Public comments covered long-term projects and short-term fixes yesterday as the Alaska House Energy Committee took testimony in Nome.
Paul Korchin, KNOM - Nome
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Obama will appoint White House tribal issues advisor
President Barack Obama plans to appoint an advisor on tribal issues to his senior White House staff. First Lady Michelle Obama made the announcement...
Major author of Alaska Constitution dies
A delegate to the 1955 Alaska Constitutional Convention died over the weekend. George Sundborg Sr. died Saturday of pneumonia in Seattle. He was 95.
A...
Sealaska Corporation seeks Tongass lands
Southeast's regional Native Corporation will get another shot at land it wants in the Tongass National Forest.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Some Prince of Wales Island residents oppose Sealaska/Tongass land sale prop
Residents of northwest Prince of Wales Island say they oppose legislation turning nearby land over to Sealaska. Point Baker and Port Protection representatives say...
Seafood processor offers grants to Alaskan communities
Seattle-based American Seafoods is accepting applications for its Alaska Community Grant program. Stretching back more than 10 years, the harvesting and processing company has...
Juneau’s Capitol Records music shop plays swan song
It's a quick fade-out for one of Southeast Alaska's last remaining independently-owned record stores. Capitol Records in Juneau is closing its doors.
Matt Miller, KTOO...
Sitka stars in national ad campaign for Cargill
The town of Sitka has a starring role in a television commercial now airing nationwide. Cargill Incorporated, of Minneapolis, sells a myriad of products...
Scientist researching powers of dog sledding athletes
Yukon Quest dogs got the once-over from veterinarians at weekend events in Whitehorse and Fairbanks. Dogs were checked from nose to tail for any...
Alaska News Nightly: February 9, 2009
State lawmakers hear testimony from residents in Northwest Alaska on reigning in the high cost of energy. Plus, a mushing treadmill is helping a...
Line One: Healthy sexuality in college
Where do teens get their information about sex? How reliable is the information that teens get about sex? And what are the consequences of...
Algo Nuevo: Feb 8, 2009
Here’s the music playlist from the February 8, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
Traveling Music: Feb 8, 2009
Here's the music playlist from the February 8, 2009 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the...
Soul to Soul: Feb 7, 2009
Here's the music playlist from the February 7, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
The Twilight Show: Feb 7, 2009
Here's the music playlist from the February 7, 2009 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer.
All tracks played are listed below in the...
State Senate holds Todd Palin and 8 others in contempt
The state Senate today found nine state employees and Governor Palin’s husband Todd in Contempt for not conforming to legislative subpoenas last fall as...