Yearly Archives: 2012
Congress May Let Some Laws Lapse
Congress is recessing for the Christmas holiday, but both chambers are likely to return Thursday. There many, pressing issues to complete before the year is out.
Regardless of how far along the legislative process a bill gets, if it is not passed and signed into law by the end of one Congress, legislators must start over when a new Congress convenes.
There is concern that Congress will let many laws lapse.
Congress Passes Defense Authorization Act
Congress has however--once again passed the National Defense Authorization Act. It’s the annual defense policy bill.
Power Line at Turnagain Pass Being Replaced
A project is underway to replace the power line across Turnagain Pass on the Kenai Peninsula. Skiers and snowmachiners between Turnagain Arm and the Johnson Pass campground are advised to be on the lookout for stockpiles of materials placed there by the Chugach Electric Association, which may be covered with snow as the winter wears on.
Judge Approves BP Settlement in Oil Spill
A federal judge has given final approval to BP PLC's settlement with businesses and individuals who lost money because of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP estimates it will pay $7.8 billion to resolve more than 100,000 claims by businesses and individuals.
Samuelsen Named Person of Year by NW Fisheries Association
Robin Samuelsen, a Native and civic leader in the Bristol Bay region has been named the "Person of the Year" by the Northwest Fisheries Association.
School District Connects Learning with Fun!
A rural school district has figured out a way to help students connect for learning... and for fun.
FDA Approves Genetically Modified Salmon
The Food and Drug Administration has approved genetically modified salmon, deciding the fish would not pose an environmental threat. This triggered outrage from Alaska's congressional delegation.
Cup’ik Yup’ik Guardsman Promoted
Alaskan Cup’ik Yup’ik military officer, Major Wayne Don, was recently promoted again in the Alaska Army National Guard.
Young & Rural in Alaska: Sharing Hopes, Dreams
Over the past few months, we’ve been hearing a lot of perspectives on the experience of childhood in rural Alaska. In today’s installment of our series “Being Young in Rural Alaska” we hear from some of those kids who are growing up, looking for the next step.
Alaska News Nightly: December 24, 2012
Alaskan Airlines Plane Diverts to Juneau; Congress May Let Some Laws Lapse; Congress Passes Major Defense Bill; Powerline at Turnagain Pass Being Replaces; Samuelsen Named Person of the Year; A Rural Christmas; FDA Approves Genetically Modified Salmon; Don Promoted in Army National Guard; Star the Reindeer Indeed the Star of Anchorage Christmas; Hopes and Dreams of Young Alaskans
Laptops Needed for Foster Kids
An Anchorage state representative and a foster child advocacy group are again collecting used laptop computers for foster children. Democrat Les Gara says about 200 laptops have been collected and distributed over two years. He's working on collecting more with Facing Foster Care In Alaska.
Star the Reindeer Brings Magic to Downtown Anchorage
It's easy to forget about her the rest of the year, but Anchorage's unofficial mascot gets a lot of attention around the holidays. KSKA's Daysha Eaton takes a walk around town with Star the reindeer.
Our First Alaskan Christmas
It could perhaps be described as a minimalist Christmas, that Christmas of 1948. Our household goods were stashed in Seattle with many other boxes and crates and barrels headed for the Last Frontier.
Good foresight that Mother didn’t ship her houseplants.
Read more. 
Downton Abbey: Season 2 – Episode 6
"Downton Abbey" continues with the Spanish flu sweeping through the household and infecting Cora, Lavinia and Mr. Carson, among others. Mary, Sybil and Robert, meanwhile, each face a moment of truth.
TV: Sunday, 12/23 at 8:00pm
Doc Martin: Erotomania
Julie tells PC Mylow that she's pregnant; Louisa has doubts about moving in with Danny, so Aunt Joan asks Martin to intervene.
TV: Saturday, 12/22 at 7:00pm
PenAir Says Goodbye to the Grumman Goose
PenAir’s last remaining Grumman Goose is heading to a new home, arriving in Anchorage Friday from Unalaska.
This event marks the end of an era for PenAir.
Read more.
Police Arrest Anchorage Student After Online Threats
A possible attack was thwarted by law enforcement at an Anchorage School yesterday (Thursday). Officials are being tight-lipped about details, but confirm that a tip from out of state alerted them that an East High School student was involved in an online plot to attack a school.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Decrease Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt is second only to mortgage debt in America, totaling out to about 1 trillion dollars. This is a serious financial hit for graduates, especially in a fairly weak economy. But, some Alaska legislators are working to reduce the burden on students.
Alaska Capitol And Church Bells Toll On Behalf Of Sandy Hook
Bells across Alaska rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of the 26 victims who were shot to death one week ago at an elementary school in Connecticut.
Congress Recesses Until After Christmas
Congress is recessing until after Christmas without an agreement on staving off the fiscal cliff. Senator Mark Begich is not optimistic. Late Thursday night Speaker John Boehner canceled a vote on his alternative to President Barack Obama’s plan to prevent tax increases and spending cuts January second. That proposal, called Plan B, would have raised taxes on people making more than one million dollars per year.