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Cruise industry may have waste water rules lifted in new bill
An Alaska House bill changing cruise ship waste water discharge rules is on the fast track.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Yukon Quest about half done with Jon Little in the lead
Quest front-runners are on the final 100 miles of trail heading into the race's halfway point at Dawson City. Jon Little left the Scroggie Creek dog drop first at 4:00 this morning, but was...
Alaska News Nightly: February 17, 2009
A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of several pipe bombs in Anchorage this morning. Plus, an ingredient in herbal tea might help slow the forest devastation wrought by the spruce bark beetle...
Talk of Alaska: The Sinking Economy
So far, Alaska's economy has not sustained the kind of damage that's widespread across the lower 48. Are we isolated from the worst of the fallout or are just behind the curve? How hard...
Murkowski delivers Republican message opposing Democrats’ stimulus bill
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski delivered the Republican response to President Obama's weekly radio address Saturday. She spoke against the nearly $790 billion economic stimulus package the Democratic-led Congress passed last week.
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Cruise lines cited for excessive air pollution
As state lawmakers look at a bill that would loosen waste water restrictions for cruise ships, State regulators have cited 8 cruise ships for air quality violations in 2008. The Alaska Department of Environmental...
Will Obama administration assist Alaska Native corporations?
The Obama administration could offer Alaska Natives new opportunities in government and business, a
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Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Troopers cleared in Soldotna hospital shooting
Alaska State Troopers have released the results of an internal review into an officer-involved shooting at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna in November. The review found that troopers took appropriate action and used appropriate...
Smooth running on Yukon Quest
The Yukon Quest sled dog race got underway Saturday and so far, reports are the running remains smooth.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Yukon Quest dogs followed by runners, bikers and skiers
In addition to dogs and mushers, hardy athletes from around the world are running, biking and skiing their way to Dawson City this week on the Yukon Quest trail. The seventh Yukon Arctic Ultra...
Rosenfeld preparing for 2010 Governor’s race
One Homer resident says it's not too soon to start preparing for the Governor's race in 2010. Rob Rosenfeld, has thrown his hat into the ring hoping to become the Democratic challenger against Governor...
Fish Board meeting in Sitka, taking public comments
Herring and salmon issues will occupy much of the Alaska Board of Fisheries' attention for the next 10 days during its spring meeting in Sitka. The Board will begin hearing public testimony tomorrow afternoon...
Southeast Alaskan towns debating hydro power and Canadian interties
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) met in Wrangell late last week to discuss hydroelectric power in southeast. The AEA is trying to get Southeast communities to work together and decide what to do with...
Commercial crabbing opens in Southeast Alaska
Commercial crabbers in southeast Alaska began fishing for tanner and golden king crab over the weekend. Both seasons opened at noon on Sunday. The region's tanner crab season has a guideline harvest level...
Alaska News Nightly: February 16, 2009
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Stimulus package appears on its way to passage
The US House passed the massive Economic Stimulus package this morning. The Senate is expected to follow tonight. Just how much money will come to Alaska isn't yet known, but the most recent estimates...
Judge in Stevens trial holds Justice Department lawyers in contempt
A federal judge has found a team of Justice Department lawyers in contempt for failing to turn over documents to attorneys for former Senator Ted Stevens. The judge is upset over the way the...
Yukon Quest starts tomorrow
A British musher will be the first out of the starting chute when the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race gets underway tomorrow in
Whitehorse. Rookie Mark Sleightholme drew the number one bib at the...
Bill to loosen cruise ship discharge requirements introduced in the house
A bill loosening wastewater discharge restrictions on cruise ships was introduced in the state House today. The measure by Valdez Republican John Harris changes five words in the initiative that voters approved in 2006...
Proposals for change in the state’s voter initiative process
A Southeast legislative leader wants Alaskans to know who’s backing ballot measures while they’re still on the street. Ketchikan representative Kyle Johansen is pushing for financial disclosure earlier in the initiative process. The House...