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State works to interpret its newest oil tax credit overhaul
Rashah McChesney, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
The state’s tax division aims to have its interpretation of the newest oil and gas tax credit bill out by January.
Juneau representatives disappointed with lack of progress on budget plan
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO – Juneau
Southeast Alaska lawmakers spent time during the legislative session working to protect regional interests, including the ferry system. The lack of agreement over a long-term plan to balance the state’s budget means there’s more work for them to do.
New F-22 proposal could mean more noise for Mt. View
Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The Air Force is weighing a plan that could bring more noise to at least one Anchorage neighborhood.
Akiak attempts to banish former VPO, alleged bootlegger
Teresa Cotsirilos, KYUK – Bethel
Akiak Native Community IRA Council issued a banishment order for Jacques Anthony Cooper, a former Village Police Officer they accuse of bootlegging. He denies the allegations and says the tribe turned against him on account of his law enforcement work.
6-year sentence for heroin dealer nabbed in 2016 Dillingham bust
Dave Bendinger, KYUK – Bethel
Joshua G. Rivera, 38, was caught with 12.5 grams of heroin and $19,000 cash in January, 2016. He reached a plea deal Tuesday, agreeing to six-year jail term.
Dash and body cam footage of Fairbanks police-involved shooting backs up department’s account
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Dash and body camera video of Fairbanks Police shooting of a suspect backs law enforcement accounts of what happened. The video released at a press conference shows a high speed chase and fatal shooting of 23-year-old Shawn Buck on May 25th.
Kodiak Island looks at internet solutions for island communities
Kayla Desroches, KMXT – Kodiak
The City of Kodiak has easy access to internet compared to many other rural locations in the state, but Kodiak Island’s village communities are struggling. Village residents, local Native corporations and community partners are trying to figure out how to bridge the digital gap.
