Yearly Archives: 2010
FEMA Tests Alert System for First Time
The Federal Emergency Management Agency tested the national Emergency Alert System for the first time, today in Alaska. It used a live code...
Alaskans Dominate Ski Championships
Alaskans dominated the US Cross Country Ski Championships today at Kincaid park in Anchorage. Kikkan Randall took home her third national title, winning...
Poor Trails Hampering Subsistence Hunters
Poor trail conditions around the Lower Yukon have been hampering subsistence hunters this winter. But after a recent snow storm hunters are preparing...
Hunting Interests Appear to Win Seats on Advisory Panel
All eight vacant seats on the Anchorage Fish and Game Citizen Advisory Committee have been filled, and indications are that hunting interests have...
Alaska News Nightly: January 6, 2009
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Latest state report estimates Cook Inlet Natural Gas supply
Yesterday Anchorage's Energy Task Force heard a preliminary report from the state saying that the Cook Inlet Natural Gas Reserve should be able to...
Criminal Charges to Be Filed in Animal Deaths
Last month's tragedy at the Dillingham Animal Shelter where six dogs died while in the care of the city will result in criminal charges.
Mike...
Government to Limit Halibut Charters in 2011
The federal government will start limiting the number of halibut charter boats in Alaska next year. The national marine fisheries service on Monday announced...
Fairbanks Suffering from Poor Air Quality
Fairbanks air quality has been horrible in recent weeks. The federal fine particulate pollution standard was exceeded on 19 days in December and...
State Troopers Investigating Shooting of Swan
State troopers are investigating the shooting death of a swan near Sitka over the weekend. The incident was likely a violation of both state...
Resolution No. 1: Be Careful of New Year’s Resolutions
With the holiday food temptations and parties pretty much over, a lot of us are now pursuing resolutions seeking weight loss, better physical fitness...
CIRI Buys Eagle River Clean Up Company
A company that had its modest beginnings in Eagle River a dozen years ago and grew to more than $100 million in revenue this...
Sealaska Heritage Institute Hoping to Increase Student Success
A Southeast Native cultural organization is releasing a series of books it hopes will increase student success rates. Sealaska Heritage Institute is presenting...
Observatory Lowers Alert Level on Redoubt
The Alaska Volcano Observatory is lowering the alert level on Redoubt Volcano from yellow to green. Scientists say seismic activity at the volcano is...
Alaska News Nightly: January 5, 2010
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Hometown, Alaska: U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championship
James Southam racing through Kincaid Park in Anchorage on Jan. 4
The U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships are happening in Anchorage, deciding the best skiers...
Pick, Glick, Give Program Hits Early Snag
Alaskans filing their Permanent Fund Dividend applications in the first day or so of the New Year were frustrated by technical problems with...
Anchorage’s Randall Takes First in Championships
Kikkan Randall was on top of the podium again today at the US Cross Country Ski Championships in Anchorage. Randall won the 10...
King Makes Personal Donation of Iditarod
Four-time champion Jeff King has made a large donation to increase the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race purse. King, a 54-year-old musher...
Board of Game Group Sparks Competition for Membership
A dispute is brewing in Southcentral over state wildlife management, and an upcoming Board of Game Anchorage advisory committee vote could...