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Gov. Walker, Republican Leadership Tangle Over Proposed LNG Line
Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau
Since Gov. Bill Walker was inaugurated, he and the Legislature’s Republican leadership have traded reams of angry letters and testy press releases. Now, their paper battle has transformed into outright hostility in dueling press conferences. APRN’s Alexandra Gutierrez is on the line to talk about the disagreements over a proposed natural gas line.
Groups to sue Port of Seattle over Shell drilling fleet
The Associated Press
A coalition of environmental groups plan to sue to stop Royal Dutch Shell PLC from use Seattle’s waterfront as a homeport for its Arctic oil drilling fleet.
Nearly $1 Billion Needed To Modernize Rural Sanitation Systems
Joaqlin Estus, KNBA – Anchorage
Members of the Legislative Bush Caucus were told last week in a “Lunch and Learn” session on rural sanitation that the state needs almost a billion dollars to build, replace, and maintain rural sanitation systems. But, the gap between the level of need and funding is large.
State Auctions Off Enormous Number Of Caribou Antlers
Zachariah Hughes, KSKA – Anchorage
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game held its annual hide and horn auction in downtown Anchorage yesterday, selling off all the leftover animal products the state comes to possess while managing Alaska’s wildlife. This year, an enormous number of caribou antlers went to bid, the result of a trafficking case stretching from Juneau to the Northwest Arctic village of Selawik.
Drones Don’t Fly At Alaska’s Board Of Fish
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
The Alaska Board of Fisheries, in action over the weekend banned the use of unmanned aircraft to aid in salmon fishing.
Below Average King Salmon Run Expected on Kuskokwim
Ben Matheson, KYUK – Bethel
The state is expecting a bigger run of king salmon on the Kuskokwim this summer, but still well below average. State managers say they expect strong conservation measures to continue in 2015 to ensure enough fish make it up the river to spawn. They’re seeking early input to make the season a success.
Iditarod Trail Invitational Competitors En Route To Nome
Evan Erickson, KSKA – Anchorage
53 racers are taking on Alaska’s vast wilderness under their own power as part of the the Iditarod Trail Invitational. The race follows the historic Iditarod Trail from Knik to Nome. It’s billed as the world’s longest ultra marathon by bike, foot, or ski.
Exploring The Dena’ina Past, Present And Future
Anne Hillman, KSKA – Anchorage
Anchorage is celebrating its centennial this year, but the area has been inhabited for centuries longer by the Dena’ina, who still live in the area today.
