Ellen Lockyer, Alaska Public Media
APTI Reporter-Producer Ellen Lockyer started her radio career in the late 1980s, after a stint at bush Alaska weekly newspapers, the Copper Valley Views and the Cordova Times. When the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Valdez Public Radio station KCHU needed a reporter, and Ellen picked up the microphone.
Since then, she has literally traveled the length of the state, from Attu to Eagle and from Barrow to Juneau, covering Alaska stories on the ground for the AK show, Alaska News Nightly, the Alaska Morning News and for Anchorage public radio station, KSKA
elockyer (at) alaskapublic (dot) org | 907.550.8446 | About Ellen
Since then, she has literally traveled the length of the state, from Attu to Eagle and from Barrow to Juneau, covering Alaska stories on the ground for the AK show, Alaska News Nightly, the Alaska Morning News and for Anchorage public radio station, KSKA
elockyer (at) alaskapublic (dot) org | 907.550.8446 | About Ellen
Mat-Su Borough employees settle out of court
A dispute over Mat-Su Borough emergency services workers retirement benefits has been settled out of court. According to the Borough, nine workers involved in the dispute will be paid a total of $160,311 plus attorney fees.
Substance abuse, lack of treatment a top Mat-Su health concern
The rise in drug use in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is prompting community action against addiction, and local health officials say that counteracting the spread of drug use is everybody's business.
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Salmon Symposium seeks salmon solutions
Annual gathering of salmon scientists and fish lovers helps spread information about salmon habitat protection.
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House lawmakers view prison stats
Data gathered by the Pew Charitable Trusts is aimed at guiding Alaska's legislators in making policy changes that could lead to reducing state prison populations. The state House committee heard the numbers Monday morning.
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Tiff over tolls troubles bridge critics
Critics of Knik Arm Crossing say traffic projections are skewed.
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Mat-Su educators critical of AMP scores
Results of the new Alaska Measures of Progress standardization tests were made public Monday. And some school districts are not pleased with the results, nor with the testing itself.
Woody, top draw at Seward aquarium, dies at 22
Woody, the headline attraction at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, is dead. Center officials say the 22-year-old male sea lion was euthanized Monday due to age-related complications.
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New test scores show Alaska students fall short in English, math
Results of the new Alaska Measures of Progress standardization tests were made public Monday in Anchorage.
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Walker to oust agriculture director
State agriculture director Franci Havermeister has been given notice that her job is on the line. In a press release Friday, Governor Bill Walker said that he is looking for new agricultural leadership, and the Havermeister will stay until early December 4, while the state looks for a replacement.
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Knik postal investigation still unresolved
No solution in sight for Knik postal service woes.
With icy roads afoot, APD responds to 87 collisions
Monday morning's commute was a slippery one for Anchorage roads and Glenn Highway motorists.
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New grave marker honors early Anchorage fire chief
A bit of Anchorage history is unveiled with a new headstone honoring an old time city fire department chief.
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PacRim to appeal water decision
Pac Rim issues a release stating its intention to appeal a water permit issued to a citizens group.
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REI Alaska looking forward to export facility at Port MacKenzie
REI Alaska has plans to beat other, larger, companies to the punch when it comes to shipping LNG from Alaska to Japan.
On ‘Dance Battle America,’ Wasilla dancers shoot for the stars
Dance Team Alaska lost their battle round on national television, but they caught the attention of commentators and audience alike.
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Port MacKenzie gas project one step closer
A Japan-based energy company is eyeing an export opportunity for Cook Inlet natural gas.
Girdwood Trooper post gets a reprieve for now
The Alaska State Trooper post in Girdwood will remain open until the end of June.
Palmer prison hearing outlines ankle monitoring plan
A Palmer legislative field hearing sheds light on a prison ankle monitoring plan.
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Mat Su Borough mayor sworn in
Mat Su Borough's October 6 election results were certified on Tuesday evening. All but one. The Borough's District 7 race is being contested by Doyle Holmes, the candidate who lost it. Winner Randall Kowalke will have to wait until an investigation is complete before being sworn in.