Monthly Archives: April 2011
‘I’m Going to College Program’ Draws 2,300 to College Campuses
Daysha Eaton, KDLG – Dillingham
Across Alaska, the ‘I’m Going to College Program’ is bringing more than 2,300 students from more than 30...
Family IDs Airman Killed in Afghanistan
Associated Press
The family of an Alaska-based airman killed in Afghanistan has identified him as Major David Brodeur of Auburn, Massachusetts.
A veteran Afghan military...
Bear Tooth Theater Holds Discussion on ‘The Silence’
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
A lot of silence surrounds the issue of Catholic clergy abuse of children in rural Alaska villages. But...
Alaska News Nightly: April 28, 2011
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The Who's Tommy at Mad Myrna's
Peter Townsend's tale of a young boy's journey from pain to triumph, Tommy with music by The Who is now playing through May 14...
Speech Touts Alaska's Alternative Energy Possibilities
Monday the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce looked beyond the state's oil, natural gas and coal resources to Alaska's considerable, but yet largely untapped, renewable...
Identity of Airman Killed in Afghanistan Released
According to a press release sent out this morning, the airman assigned to 11th Air Force who was killed Wednesday in Kabul, Afghanistan,...
State AAC Funding Unlikely This Year
Jacob Resneck, KMXT - Kodiak
There’s been still no funding commitment from the state legislature to fulfill a funding request from the state-owned Alaska Aerospace...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak
Coming up this week, the spring troll season in Southeast could be a little early this year; a federal judge...
Alaska Legislature, Oil Tax Revision and the Anchorage Assembly
This week on Anchorage Edition, host Michael Carey is joined by Rebecca Braun, of the Alaska Budget Report, Tim Bradner, from the Alaska...
House Finance Committee Heading to Anchorage
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
The House Finance Committee is taking the special legislative session to Anchorage.
The committee will hold two hearings there...
State Funding for Schools Remains Unresolved
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Among the few remaining issues that haven’t been resolved during the legislative special session is whether the state’s...
Alaska-Based Airman Killed in Afghanistan
Associated Press
An Alaska-based airman was one of eight U.S. troops killed Wednesday in Afghanistan.
Officials at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage say the ...
Ruling Keeps Limited Entry for Charter Halibut
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
A charter halibut group is discussing whether to continue trying to block a limited-entry program in court.
Charter Operators of...
KGH Stream Team protects Cutthroat Creek
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
A major threat to an urban riparian system in Sitka has been removed.
A team of researchers conducting a longitudinal...
Gas Still Leaking as Aniak Residents Return to Homes, Offices
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
Homes and offices are occupied again in Kuskokwim village of Aniak, two days after a dangerous gasoline spill...
Pellet Manufacturer Poised to Capitalize as Oil Prices Spike
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A Fairbanks wood pellet manufacturer, is positioned to capitalize on the spike in oil prices. Superior Pellet Fuels...
Recycling Expands in Fairbanks
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Recycling is about to expand in the Fairbanks area. K&K Recycling in North Pole has worked out a...
Renewable Energy Alaska Project Conference Kicks Off
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The Renewable Energy Alaska Project or REAP kicks off their 3rd annual conference on Thursday at the Denaina...
Local Boundary Commission Approves Dillingham Annexation Petition
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
The group tasked by the State of Alaska to decide matters related to municipal boundaries Tuesday night approved...