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
Bush Carriers Keep A Close Eye on Aviation Safety
Hageland Aviation, part of Ravn Air Group, has established an innovative control system that monitors all flights in an effort to ensure safe travel.
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Meat Packing Plant on the Chopping Block
Palmer's state run livestock slaughterhouse is facing budget woes, and the state may privatize the facility.
Big-Name Brands Arrive in Anchorage
On Thursday, Anchorage fashionistas lined up to be the first inside the new H&M men's and women's apparel store in Anchorage. We'll be viewing some footage of that exciting event in a moment. Today, we are taking a look at how and why national brands, and in H&M's case, international brands, are locating in Anchorage.
KSKA: Friday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m.
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HAARP To Be Transferred To UAF
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will take ownership of Gakona's High Frequency Active Auroral Program, best known as HAARP.
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Governor’s Office Advises DOT To Proceed With Knik Arm Project
In a letter to state Department of Transportation commissioner Mark Luiken, state office of management and budget director Pat Pitney has advised DOT to proceed within existing appropriations, to continue work on the Knik Arm Crossing.
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Willow Residents Outraged Over Sockeye Fire’s Reckless Ignition
News that the Sockeye wildfire was caused by negligence on the part of two Anchorage residents has hit the Willow community hard.
Sockeye Fire Charges Filed
Charges have been filed agaianst two Anchorage residents for starting the Sockeye wildfire.
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Berkowitz Hopes to Swing Knik Arm Funding Over to the Port of Anchorage
New Anchorage mayor Ethan Berkowitz is outlining his priorities. Berkowitz recently told the Alaska Dispatch News that he'd like to funnel state funds tabbed for the Knik Arm Crossing into Port of Anchorage upgrades.
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AK: Mount Marathon
All eyes are on the nation's July 4 birthday, but the date also marks the anniversary of an Alaska tradition. Seward's Mt. Marathon race, which takes place July 4 turns 100 years old this year. The race is a one of a kind, grueling, uphill run, and now it is the subject of a documentary film aimed at putting a face on the men and women who take the challenge.
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49 Voices: Adine Fullerton of Willow
This week, we're hearing from (A- dean) Adine Fullerton, a Willow resident who evacuated her home on Monday because of the Sockeye fire. Adine left with three kids, five dogs, two cats, a hamster. She had to leave three tarantulas behind. When we talked to her she had just discovered her home was spared, along with the spiders. Adine Fullerton evacuated from her home in Willow because of the Sockeye fire.
After A Long Wait, Going Back Could Be Tough
Twenty six homes were lost to the Sockeye wildfire, according to Matanuska Susitna Borough officials on Thursday. Some neighborhoods have been surveyed for damage, and some evacuees are going back home.
Sockeye Evacuees Still Waiting To Go Home
Sockeye fire slows, but slow burn continues underground. Homeowners asked to wait another day before returning.
Officials Say Sockeye Blaze Likely to Linger
A community meeting at Houston Middle School drew about 275 people of all ages on Wednesday.
Sockeye Fire Strategy Changes To Offensive
As new firefighting crews arrive, an offensive strategy takes shape against the Sockeye wildfire near Willow.
Sockeye Fire Holds Steady on Tuesday, Little New Acreage
Lack of wind helped the Sockeye Fire hold steady on Tuesday with little new acreage added, but the fire is still not contained.
Sockeye Fire Slows, For Now
There is a bit of heartening news from the Sockeye fire. Erratic weather, expected to bring strong winds to the area late Tuesday, did not actually materialize after a thunderstorm passed overhead, and fire crews have arrived from outside Alaska to begin an offensive against the blaze.
Sockeye Fire Continues to Burn; Walker Declares Disaster
The Sockeye Fire near Willow is now the state's number one fire-fighting priority. Governor Bill Walker personally viewed the burned area by air Monday, while forestry officials are bringing in help from the Lower 48 and British Columbia. Meanwhile, about 50 people in a Houston shelter are waiting to find out if they can go home again.
Sockeye Wildfire Threatens Willow
The Sockeye fire near Willow has jumped to more than 6,500 acres, consumed structures, closed the Parks Highway and is headed south. How the fire started has not been determined yet, but officials say it is human caused.
"We just know it was a human caused fire and it is under investigation," said Tim Mowry, an information officer with the Alaska Division of Forestry.
Advocacy Group Puts Setnet Restriction Measure on the Ballot
The Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance has handed over enough signatures to the state division of elections to get a voter initiative on the 2016 general election ballot.
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Coal Lawsuit Results In Little Change
The Sierra Club is claiming a victory for environmentalists opposed to Seward coal shipments.
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