Monthly Archives: March 2011
Senators Pressuring TSA to Reexamine Pat-Down Policies
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
The head of U.S. Homeland Security says she’ll look into the experience faced by state Representative Sharon...
President Signs Stop-Gap Spending Measure
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
President Obama signed into law Wednesday a stop-gap spending measure that funds the government for two more...
B.C. Powerline Pushes North Toward Alaska Link
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
Canadian officials say construction could begin this spring on a project bringing the North American power grid much closer...
Spruce Tree Species Shifting West
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Results of tree survey show spruce species declining in the Interior, and increasing in
Western Alaska and other areas...
Environmental Organization Praising Plan for Logging, Road, Trail, Culvert Work
Joe Viechnicki, KFSK – Petersburg
Southeast Alaska’s largest environmental organization is praising a newly released plan for logging, road, trail and culvert work...
Alaska News Nightly: March 2, 2011
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Addressing Alaskans: Muni Election 2011 Bonds & Propositions
There will be a total of eleven bond propositions facing voters in the Municipal election in Anchorage on Tuesday, April 5th. At the Anchorage...
Hometown, Alaska: Iditarod 2011
Ceremonial start downtown Anchorage, Iditarod 2008. Photo by Kristin Spack.
The Iditarod is just around the corner. Mushers are making final preparations. Food is stored...
Bill Limiting Driver's License Terms Passes Through House
Associated Press
Representative Bob Lynn's bill to limit the term of driver's licenses to the length of a non-citizen's visa has passed the state House. ...
Coeur d'Alene Mines See Record Earnings
Matt Miller, KTOO - Juneau
The rising price of silver was the main reason for record fourth quarter earnings announced Monday by Coeur d’Alene Mines.
But...
Committee Reduces Iditarod Race Purse
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
The Iditarod Trail Committee has reduced the purse for this year's race. The top finisher will get the same money...
House Approves Continuing Resolution, Extending Spending for Two Weeks
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
The U.S. House voted 335 to 91 on a continuing resolution to keep the federal government going without the...
House Passes Temporary Measure to Keep Federal Government Running
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Tuesday, the U.S. House passed a temporary stop-gap measure to keep the federal government running for a...
Bethel Men Charged With Gun Crimes
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
Two Bethel men are being charged with fire arms crimes as part of a federal initiative to focus more...
Proposed Oil Tax Credits Facing Major Opposition
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau
Governor Sean Parnell’s bill to give oil companies bigger tax credits is on the move, but the controversial legislation...
Lawyer Says Florida Ruling Has No Effect on Federal Health Care in State
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
A lawyer for the state legislature says a Florida district court judge’s ruling on federal health care reform...
Susitna Dam the Subject of Public Hearing
Sue Deyoe, KTNA – Talkeetna
The controversial Susitna Dam proposal was the subject of a contentious public hearing in Talkeetna Monday night. The...
State’s Biggest Wind Farm Coming to Fairbanks
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Golden Valley Electric Association’s CEO says the utility’s board of directors approved a plan Monday to build the...
Municipalities Pushing for Coastal Management Program Reauthorization
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
A growing number of Alaska municipalities are pushing the legislature to reauthorize the state’s Coastal Management Program, and...
Sacred Sites Changed in Sealaska Bill
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The latest version of the Sealaska land-selection bill changes how sacred sites will be chosen. It also limits their...