Daily Archives: April 7, 2011
Federal Government Shutdown Looms
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington, DC
With only one more day to fund the government and head off a federal shutdown, Congress is...
Stryker Brigade Begins Afghanistan Deployment
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Fort Wainwright based Stryker Brigade is deploying to Afghanistan. A ceremony was held on post yesterday to formally...
Powerful Storm Batters Southwestern Alaska
Alexandra Guitierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
Strong winds blasted the southwest portion of the state yesterday, and caused significant damage across the Aleutian chain and...
Nikiski Gas Facility Closure Could Be Postponed
Ben Stanton, KDLL – Kenai
The pending closure of the liquefied natural gas facility in Nikiski might be getting pushed back a few...
Conoco Boss: New Investment Likely If Tax Structure Changes
Associated Press
The chairman and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips says his company stands ready to invest substantially in Alaska to increase petroleum...
Legislation Could Renew Coastal Management Program
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Legislation is moving that could lead to a long-term extension of the state’s coastal management program. That’s...
Young, Murkowski Propose Sealaska Land Transfer Bills
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young have introduced new versions of their Sealaska land-transfer bills. Murkowski’s measure was...
Population Shifts Alter Rural, Subsistence Designations
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Alaska Natives are on the move from rural villages to more urban population centers. The 2010 census...
New Railroad Spur Gets Green Light
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
The release of a final environmental impact statement at the end of March gave the nod to a...
Alaska News Nightly: April 7, 2011
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The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak
Coming up this week: things get exciting in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery, the charter halibut industry...
Begich: 'It's Getting Fairly Likely We'll Shut Down at This Point'
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
With only one more day to fund the government and head off a federal shutdown, Congress is still wrangling...
Man Who Refused to Stop Boat for Park Rangers to Testify Today
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Jim Wilde is expected to testify Thursday in Fairbanks in his trial for failing to stop his boat in a...
Sharon Gleason Nominated for Federal Court Seat
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Sharon Gleason has been nominated for a federal court seat. Gleason is a state Superior Court judge. Senator Mark Begich...
Alaska Native Corporations Presenting Case for Contracting Exemptions
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
U.S. Senate Indian Affairs chairman Daniel Akaka today will let the Alaska Native Corporations make the case for keeping...
Alaska Delegation Introduces Bill to Adjust Sealaska Land Selections
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
All three members of the Alaska Congressional delegation have introduced bills to adjust Sealaska Native Corporation land selections in the...