Monthly Archives: February 2011
Spring Solar Outages Possible This Week on KSKA
Please be advised that that the spring solar outage season began on February 26 and will run through March 13.
A solar or sun transit...
Weyhrauch Trial Moved to Juneau
Anchorage Daily News
The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that the trial of former lawmaker Bruce Weyhrauch will be held in Juneau, his hometown....
Interior Department Holding Hearing About Offshore Oil, Gas Leasing
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
The Interior Department is holding a hearing Friday night in Anchorage to talk about the proposed outer continental...
Cleanup Slow Going in Norway Spill
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
That question of whether oil can be cleaned up in icy waters is getting a real world test...
Geologists Believe Alaska Has Major Rare-Earth Deposits
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Alaska has at least one major deposit of rare-earth elements, and state geologists think they’ll find more during...
Murkowski Fears Impact of Earmark Ban
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski fears the new anti-earmark climate in Washington, D.C. will hurt programs important to...
Woman Fasts While Waiting for Government Response, Action
Joshua Tucker, APRN – Anchorage
A former Alaska Green Party candidate for Governor and longtime Native activist, is in her 18th day without...
NPS Hires Alaska Native Liaison
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The National Park Service in Alaska has hired a full time Alaska Native liaison to help better coordinate...
Fur Rondy Races Begin in Anchorage
Diana Haecker, KTNA – Talkeetna
The Fur Rendezvous open world championship sled dog race got underway today in Anchorage with the fastest dog...
Snow Carvers Begin Work on Sculptures
Photos and Story by Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The Fur Rondy snow sculptures contest is a popular event that showcases the carving,...
Alaska News Nightly: February 25, 2011
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Fur Rondy Races Begin in Anchorage
Diana Haecker, KTNA – Talkeetna
The Fur Rendezvous open world championship sled dog race got underway Friday in Anchorage with the fastest dog teams...
Snow Carvers Begin Work on Sculptures
Photos and Story by Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The Fur Rondy snow sculptures contest is a popular event that showcases the...
Ice Age Child Found Near Tanana River
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
An ancient home site discovered in the interior last summer has yielded one of the oldest human remains...
Murkowski: ANWR Drilling Back On The Table
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski says unrest in the Middle East puts oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge...
Rep. Cissna Returns To Juneau On Ferry
Casey Kelley, KTOO – Juneau
State Representative Sharon Cissna returned to Juneau today aboard the state ferry Matanuska, vowing to keep fighting for...
Rare-Earth Elements: How Important Are They?
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Governor Sean Parnell has asked President Obama to direct federal agencies to join a statewide study to...
Athabascan Tribe Voices Concern Over Coal Mine
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The Chickaloon tribe is taking its concern over a proposed mine in the Mat Su Valley to an...
Climate Science Center Opens In Anchorage
Andy Fischer, APRN – Anchorage
Alaska has long been seen as ground-zero for the impacts of climate change. Residents from Southcentral to the...
Clearing Of Historic Route Planned in Becharof Refuge
Mike Mason, KDLG - Dillingham
The Becharof National Wildlife Refuge on the Alaska Peninsula is planning on clearing a historic travel route within...