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
Ombudsman faults correctional procedures
In a report released earlier this month, the state ombudsman says that the Department of Corrections failed to follow the law in three separate cases involving inmates from both Palmer and Anchorage correctional facilities. The ombudsman's opinion indicates that revisions are needed in how the department conducts certain disciplinary procedures.
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Paramo To Join University Board
Matanuska Susitna Borough School Superintendent appointed to University of Alaska Board of Regents
Delivery service speeds produce to table
Many restaurants around Alaska are on board with the public's demand for locally grown foods. But getting produce from farm to table quickly can pose a challenge for busy restaurant kitchens. That's where one entrepreneur spotted a business opportunity.
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Seward to try tidal heat
Seward's City Council has approved a plan aimed at using tidal energy to heat city buildings. If successful, the project could turn out to be the first ocean -sourced district heating system in the state.
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Lively bidding at the Alaska State Fair 4-H livestock auction
Looking to buy a 50 pound turkey, or a 300 pound pig.? The 4-H Junior Livestock Auction is just the place to find one. The bidding was lively on Saturday at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer.
Oil tanker fire shuts Palmer access; Fair traffic diverted
An oil tanker rollover near Palmer caused a spectacular fire, but no injuries this afternoon.
Alaska National Guard family program seeks Mat-Su support
The Alaska Forget Me Not Coalition met with Matanuska Susitna Borough service providers in Wasilla Thursday to coordinate with organizations that support veterans.
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With potential buyer in Philippines, Borough floats ferry deal
The Matanuska Susitna Borough's ailing ferry MV Susitna is poised for sale to the Philippine Red Cross.
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Presidential enthusiasm touches down in Seward
Crowds lined the Seward Highway below the city's airport Tuesday morning, in anticipation of a glimpse of President Obama's arrival. A glimpse was about all they got.
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Legislators View Palmer Meat Plant
Palmer's Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage is the only US Department of Agriculture approved slaughterhouse in Southcentral Alaska. But the facility may only have one more year in operation.
Superintendent of the Year
Chugach School District Superintendent Dr. Bob Crumley is Alaska Superintendent of the Year, 2016.
SBA To Offer Sockeye Wildfire Relief
Those who suffered losses in the Sockeye Fire earlier this summer will be getting some financial help from the (SBA) *Small Business Administration. Wednesday's announcement covers both residences and businesses.
Wasilla charter school forges a new financial path to fruition
Schoolchildren sang their school song as Matanuska Suisitna Borough officials and state politicians dug into the dirt today [monday]. It 's all part of the groundbreaking for the new Fronteras Spanish Immersion Charter School in Wasilla. The event marks a one-of-a-kind construction plan.
DNR vets competing water rights applications in Chuitna coal proposal
The state Department of Natural Resources held a public hearing in Anchorage on Friday to get additional comments on pending applications for water rights to a tributary of the Chuitna River.
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Out with Mew, in with the new: Anchorage hires a new police chief
A man with a long history in drug enforcement will take the reins as Anchorage's new police chief. The city administration says he'll be in step with a plan to develop a community policing model.
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Sockeye Plea… Not Guilty
Sockeye Wildfire suspects waived arraignment in state court in Palmer on Tuesday.
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Matanuska River Erosion Continues To Threaten Sutton Homes
The dramatic surge of the Matanuska River during the past few days has pushed families from some homes and is continuing to threaten others.
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7 Homes Imperiled By Erosion on the Matanuska River
The state Department of Transportation is taking emergency action to start work on protecting the Glenn Highway from Matanuska River waters North of Sutton. State Representative Jim Colver says he viewed the damage from river erosion Monday, and has requested emergency help from DOT.
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Matanuska River Claims A Home Plus 3 Other Structures
The Matanuska River has taken a toll on personal property in the Sutton area in recent days. One 16-by-20 foot home has fallen into the river, and three other outbuildings have also toppled into the water, so far.
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Non-profits and their role in Alaska
Alaska has somewhere between 5,000 and 6,000 non-profits, and their important role in supporting community needs throughout the state is undeniable. Today we'll be examining that role, and how it has grown over the past half century.
KSKA: Friday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 25, at 4:30 p.m.
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