AKPM Staff
New bill would restrict alcohol in damp communities
Some Rural residents could be restricted to a lot less alcohol per month if bills in Juneau pass the Legislature. The bills deal with alcohol limits in Bethel, Kotzebue and the few other damp...
Wrangell wants to release funds on Alaska-British Columbia intertie
Wrangell is looking to release remaining funds towards the Alaska-British Columbia intertie. The borough charged the Wrangell energy committee with coming up with a basic action plan to present at next week’s Alaska energy...
Competition over Hydro-electric project in Thomas Bay heats up
The field of applicants seeking to pursue a hydro electric power plant in Thomas Bay north of Petersburg has grown. The city of Angoon has filed for preliminary federal permits for a hydro plant...
Fairbanks hoping to annex west side land
The State has accepted a petition from the city of Fairbanks to annex acreage on the west side of town. City mayor Terry Sterl says the Local Boundary Commission is moving forward on the...
Grounded ferry spilled more fuel than originally thought
Records show the ferry Lituya lost 2,000 gallons of fuel when it went aground near Metlakatla last month. A smaller sheen was spotted by environmental and recovery staff. But a later check of logs...
Airline fees don’t drop with fuel prices
Prices for petroleum products are down. But charges from businesses that use them seem to remain up. It’s certainly the case in the airline industry, including Alaska Airlines’ baggage fees.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Alaska News Nightly: February 5, 2009
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Legislators grill Palin administration over supplemental budget cuts
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U.S. House votes to delay DTV conversion deadline
The switch to digital television will be delayed. The U.S. House voted today to postpone the date on when TV broadcasters must switch off their regular analog signals and go digital.
Libby Casey, APRN -...
Stimulus package may mean thousands of Alaskan jobs
8,700 jobs -- that’s what the White House says the economic stimulus package could mean for Alaska. A study released this week shows Alaska gaining those jobs over the next 2 years.
Dave Donaldson, APRN...
Legislature challenges Governor Palin’s budget numbers
The Palin administration faced its first challenges today to the supplemental budget the governor introduced earlier this week. The Supplemental Budget makes changes to the current year’s spending, and usually it increases spending to...
Trooper shoots, kills gun-wielding woman
Last night, Alaska State Troopers shot and killed a woman whom they say was wielding a handgun. Troopers say 38-year-old Debra Torrey was shot after refusing to drop the gun.
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UAF Sophmore found dead
A University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) student was found dead in her dorm room yesterday. Campus Police are investigating the death of 20-year-old Lauren Lacomte of Fairbanks. UAF Police Chief Sean McGee says officers...
Representative Reggie Joule victim of Internet scam
Recently, Kotzebue representative Reggie Joule found out anyone can become a target of Internet scams, no matter where you live or who you are.
Janelle Everett, KBRW - Barrow
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Tax scam targets Alaskans
As income tax season approaches, the Better Business Bureau is also warning citizens to be wary of callers claiming to be from the IRS.
Kells Heatherington, KSDP - Sand Point
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Alaska tourism industry wants marketing money
Alaska’s tourism industry wants the state to spend more money on marketing. It’s pitching a plan to use cruise line taxes to boost visitor numbers that are declining due to the economy.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska...
Southeast Dungy crab fishery undergoes changes
Southeast’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery will look a little different this year following decisions by the State’s Board of Fish in January. The Board approved a change to the season timing for districts 1...
Alaska News Nightly: February 4, 2009
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Alaska lawmakers grapple over stimulus package
As the US Senate forges into a large file of amendments to the economic stimulus bill this week, the state legislature opened debate today on resolutions that will give a statewide view of Alaska’s...
Native leaders fight for their piece of the stimulus package pie
As the US Senate debates the economic stimulus bill this week, groups from all over the country are clamoring to see their priorities included. Native American and Alaska Native leaders are making sure tribes...
Governor sends budget amendments to the legislature
The Palin administration is asking the legislature to make some changes to the budget that was approved last year. While much of the Supplemental Budget introduced today will affect tax credits for the state’s...