Yearly Archives: 2012
Corky the Sea Otter Goes Home
Corky, a juvenile male Northern sea otter, was rescued by trained U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff near mile 5 of the Kenai Spur
Highway on November 29th.
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‘Occupy’ Protestors Maintaining Fairbanks Presence
The Occupy movement has continued into the New Year in communities across the United States. In Fairbanks, a small but steadfast group of Occupy protestors has maintained a presence at a downtown park since mid October.
Kivalina Votes To Building School At New Location
Voters Kivalina have overwhelmingly said yes to building a school at a new location. Kivalina City Clerk Marilyn Swan says the unofficial count in Tuesday’s election was 107-11 in favor of the proposed school site about seven miles northeast of the Inupiat Eskimo community.
Renda Departs For Nome
The Renda is on its way to Nome. The tanker departed Dutch Harbor Wednesday morning at 9:50 with the icebreaker Healy close behind.
Nome Fuel Delivery Costly For Government Agencies
The price of the fuel to customers in Nome after the upcoming fuel delivery is still to be determined. Nomeites may be spared the cost of gas at $9 a gallon, but the operation to deliver fuel with icebreaker support is not cheap for the government agencies involved.
Boeing Will Continue To Operate Fort Greely Missile Defense System
The 90 or so people who work for Boeing in the Interior got a late Christmas present Friday when the Pentagon awarded a seven year, $3.5 billion contract to the company to operate the Fort Greely based missile defense system.
Kikkan Randall Takes World Cup Silver Medal
Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall took home a World Cup silver medal today in the skate sprint in Toblach, Italy. She finished just behind Norway’s Marit Bjoergen.
Rehabilitated Sea Otter Released In Homer
A crowd of about 30 people who braved chilly temperatures at the tip of the Homer Spit Monday morning were treated to a rare sight – the release of a fully rehabilitated sea otter back into the wild.
Group Runs Across US To Raise Naturopathic Awareness
If you’re considering how to peel off some extra pounds after all those Christmas cookies and festive dinners, a young Alaskan has a simple suggestion.
Alaska News Nightly: January 4, 2012
Governor’s Office Gets More Time To Release Palin Emails, ‘Occupy’ Protestors Maintaining Fairbanks Presence, Kivalina Votes To Building School At New Location, Renda Departs For Nome, Nome Fuel Delivery Costly For Government Agencies, Boeing Will Continue To Operate Fort Greely Missile Defense System, Kikkan Randall Takes World Cup Silver Medal, Rehabilitated Sea Otter Released In Homer, Group Runs Across US To Raise Naturopathic Awareness
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Like many baby boomers, until recently, I considered myself immortal. And, one day, I couldn’t believe I was actually answering questions which would lead to a will! Why should I prepare one if it would never be used?
But, reluctantly accepting the premise that none of us will make it out alive, I proceeded with the task.
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Learning from Norway’s success with Oil and Gas
Can Alaska Learn from Norway's Oil and Gas Success? On January 13th, the Alaska World Affairs Council will present a panel discussion in Anchorage where Alaskan industry experts will discuss that very question.
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ACMP Initiative Backers Scramble To Get Signature
Backers of a citizen’s initiative to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program have unleashed a full-court press to collect nearly 26,000 signatures needed to put the measure on this year’s statewide ballot.
Russian Tanker Renda Set To Depart For Nome
The Russian tanker Renda loaded gasoline Tuesday afternoon in Dutch Harbor following the completion of its port state control exam. The Renda is set to depart late Tuesday for Nome.
Man Dies In Anchorage’s Karluk Manor
New Year’s Day brought the first death of a client at Anchorage’s Karluk Manor alcoholic housing facility.
Some States, Federal Government Ponder Ocean Zoning
You’ve heard of neighborhood zoning. Now there’s a move afoot to zone the ocean. Oregon, Washington State and the federal government all have fledgling plans to coordinate competing ocean uses.
Legislation To Give Employers Tax Credit If They Hire A Veteran
The Alaska Legislature is scheduled to go back into session on Jan. 17 but in advance of that date lawmakers are starting to reveal some of the bills that will be introduced. One of the bills would give employers who hire a veteran a large tax credit.
Marge Baker Obituary
An icon of pioneer aviation in Northwest Arctic Alaska has been laid to rest. Marge Baker of Baker Aviation died while on vacation with her family in Mexico on Dec. 24. She was 79-years old.
Talkeetna Build A Plane Project
The Northern Susitna Institute, a collaborative nonprofit educational organization, provides students of all ages the opportunity to learn, share ideas and develop real life skills through creating, supporting, facilitating and implementing a variety of experience-based academic programs, workshops, conferences, and community partnerships.
Talkeetna Build a Plane program is one of their offerings.
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Boston-Based Firm To Help Design State Health Insurance Exchange
The state of Alaska is planning to sign a contract with a Boston-based firm to help design a health insurance exchange.