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One Person Dies in Fatal Crash at Merrill Field
Anne Hillman, KSKA – Anchorage
A small airplane crashed during takeoff this morning around 8:25 am at Merrill Field in Anchorage. The pilot and sole occupant is confirmed dead.
Alaska Arctic Policy Commission Listens to Community Input
Anne Hillman, KSKA – Anchorage
The Alaska Arctic Policy Commission held a listening session today in Anchorage. The aim was to get more statewide input, especially from the Alaska Native community, on how the Commission should try to shape future Arctic policy.
Soboleff Wins Sealaska Board Seat, Nelson Becomes Chairman
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The regional Native corporation for Southeast Alaska has a new CEO, a new board chairman and a new board member.
Leaders of Juneau-headquartered Sealaska are following a direction set by their predecessors. But they promise some changes, following a recent board election.
Parnell: Pipeline Agreement Signed
The Associated Press
Gov. Sean Parnell says an agreement has been signed that allows for the next stage in pursuing a major liquefied natural gas project.
U.S. Senator Still After ANC Contracting Advantages
Liz Ruskin, APRN – Washington DC
A U.S. Senator from Missouri is continuing her crackdown on the advantages Alaska Native Corporations enjoy in government contracting.
Rainy Weather Continuing Into July
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Rain continues to fall across the central and eastern interior as July extends a trend that made June Fairbanks rainiest on record.
Rain Causing Problems On Interior Roads
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The rain is resulting in dangerous driving conditions. State Department of Transportation Northern Region spokeswoman Meadow Bailey says she issued numerous travel advisories this morning.
Largest Bristol Bay King Salmon Run Reaches Minimum Escapement
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
The largest king salmon run in Bristol Bay has reached the lower end of the escapement goal but the managers with Fish and Game are hoping for more.
Strong Chum Runs Mean Salmon Openings In Norton Sound
Zachariah Hughes, KNOM – Nome
As severe restrictions on Chinooks continue to hit subsistence users, early signs of strong chum runs are leading the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to announce some unanticipated commercial openings.
UAA Undergoes Prioritization Process
Josh Edge, APRN – Anchorage
With budget cuts and declining state funding looming, the University of Alaska Anchorage is in the process of scrutinizing its priorities to figure out what is sustainable, and what is not.
Rural Housing Loans Open Doors For Affordability In Juneau
Lisa Phu, KTOO – Juneau
Residents of the capital city now qualify for “rural” federal housing loans from the Department of Agriculture after Congress raised the population cap for communities to qualify. The loans make home ownership more accessible in a city that lists affordable housing as one of its top issues.
