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Parnell Meets With Guard Members
The Associated Press
Gov. Sean Parnell met with Alaska National Guard members Sunday amid ongoing criticism about the administration’s response to allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct within the Guard.
Gubernatorial Candidates Spar Over Gasline
Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau
Just about every major gubernatorial candidate since Jay Hammond has made advancing a gasline part of their platform. This election is no different. With early field work being done on a project, Republican Gov. Sean Parnell and unaffiliated candidate Bill Walker are sparring over who can negotiate the best deal and who can close it.
Elders and Youth Conference Kicks Off In Anchorage
Jennifer Canfield, KTOO – Juneau
The 30th annual Elders and Youth conference began Monday in Anchorage. The conference is held each year at the beginning of the same week as the Alaska Federation of Natives convention. The gathering is an opportunity for youth to discuss an array of issues relevant to Alaska Natives with support from their elders.
Malaspina Crew Helps In Canada Rescue Effort
Leila Kheiry, KRBD – Ketchikan
The crew of the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Malaspina participated in a weekend rescue effort in Canadian waters.
Small Southeast Community Becomes New Alaska City
The Associated Press
A small community in southeast Alaska is the state’s newest city. A state commissioner signed incorporation documents last week for Edna Bay, which has a population of 49.
Deadline Approaches For Fairbanks Air Plan
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The clock is ticking toward the deadline for a plan for getting Fairbanks into compliance with federal air quality standards. The state hasn’t given up on getting the fine particulate pollution plan in by a Dec. 31 Environmental Protection Agency deadline.
Many Voters Irked At Deluge Of Negative Campaign Ads
Liz Ruskin, APRN
The election is just two weeks from tomorrow, and many Alaskans can’t wait for the campaigns to end.
Alaska is among a handful of states that will decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. Money is flooding in to pay for ads, mailers and door-to-door legwork in support of Sen. Mark Begich and Republican challenger Dan Sullivan. And the results aren’t always pretty.
Attack Ads…With A Twist
Dave Waldron, KSKA – Anchorage
It seems to be fairly universal that everyone is growing weary of the constant barrage of attack ads. To help us lighten the mood a bit as we race to the November 4th finish line, KSKA’s Dave Waldron found a way to bring levity to the attack.
