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 certifies election results
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough's new mayor was sworn in Tuesday. Vern Halter was declared mayor after the Borough Assembly certified the Oct. 6 election Tuesday night.
Halter scores Borough mayor’s post
The Matanuska Susitna Borough mayor's race goes to Vern Halter.
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MEA power line plan provides options
Matanuska Electric Association has announced it's preferred alternative route for a transmission line through Wasilla, and the power company is offering the city's planning commission a wide range of choices.
Borough waits for mayor’s race outcome
Borough voters will have to wait until Monday on a decision on the mayor's race.
Fish council looks at Gulf of Alaska trawl plan
Salmon bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska trawl fishery has been under scrutiny since 2012, when the North Pacific Fishery Management Council proposed a revision in the Gulf trawl fishery's management structure. The Council is slowly making headway on the issue.
Plane crash in Houston kills 23-year-old pilot
A light plane crashed in Houston yesterday afternoon, taking the life of a young pilot, 23-year-old Joseph Mielke of Big Lake.
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Mat-Su Borough elections yield unexpected results
This week's election in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough took an unexpected turn. Ballots are still being counted and the winner of the Borough mayor's race is still undetermined. And the three cities within the Borough had their own elections on Tuesday, also with some surprising results.
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Water permit decision angers salmon activists
A contentious water permit decision has drawn the ire of developers and environmentalists alike.
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Borough mayor’s race too close to call
Outcome of tight Mat Su Borough mayor's race may not be official for a while.
Meet the 3 candidates vying for Mat Su mayor’s seat
Three candidates are vying for the Matanuska Susitna Borough's mayor's seat. Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss seeks re-election, and he's is being challenged by Assemblyman Vern Halter and dark horse candidate Rosemary Vavrin. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6.
Three seek Mat Su Borough mayor’s seat – Rosemary Vavrin
Three candidates are vying for the Matanuska Susitna Borough's mayor's seat. Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss seeks reelection, and is being challenged by Assemblyman Vern Halter and dark horse candidate Rosemary Vavrin.
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Three seek Mat Su Borough mayor’s seat – Assemblyman Vern Halter
Three candidates are vying for the Matanuska Susitna Borough's mayor's seat. Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss seeks reelection, and is challenged by Assemblyman Vern Halter and dark horse candidate Rosemany Vavrin.
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Three seek Mat Su Borough mayor’s seat – Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss
Three candidates are vying for the Matanuska Susitna Borough's mayor's seat. Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss seeks reelection, and is challenged by Assemblyman Vern Halter and dark horse candidate Rosemary Vavrin.
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Sockeye wildfire defendants ask for delay
The state's case against the two defendants in the Sockeye wildfire may not go to trial until sometime next year. At a court hearing in Palmer Thursday, attorneys for defendants Amy DeWitt and Greg Imig asked Judge David Zwink for more time to prepare their case.
Seward coal loading facility idled for rest of year
Aurora Energy Services, a subsidiary of Usibelli Coal, announced Tuesday that it's coal loading facility in Seward will be idle through the rest of the year. A drop in coal prices has hit Alaska coal exports, according to Aurora's general manager Rob Brown.
Salmon bones reveal Ice Age fishing holes
Researchers in Alaska have found the earliest known evidence that Ice Age humans in North America used salmon as a food source. A new paper published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences asserts that chum salmon have been harvested in Alaska for 11 thousand years.
Electronic cigarette tax vexes vapers
A hefty excise tax on wholesale tobacco products sold in the Matanuska Susitna Borough is under scrutiny.
Mat-Su Borough trail plan sparks rancor
A plan to build new all terrain vehicle trials accessible by the Knik River Public Use area sparked contention at Tuesday night's Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly meeting.
Smooth sailing for M/V Susitna sale, so far
The MV Susitna is one step closer to being sold. According to Matanuska Susitna Borough manager John Moosey, progress has been made on a deal to sell the vessel to the Phillipine Red Cross.
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Girdwood Seeks Public Safety Plan
The ski resort of Girdwood, about forty miles from Anchorage, is part of the city, but not covered by Anchorage Police. Girdwood may lose it's Alaska State Trooper outpost in January, and community officials are looking at options for public safety coverage.