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
Palmer Man Sentenced To 50 Years On Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
A Palmer resident has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison on multiple charges of child sexual exploitation. Forty nine year old Robert Earl Cunningham, also known as "Bear" Cunningham and a registered sex offender, will serve the term concurrently with an 88-year state sentence.
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Hilcorp To Purchase Port MacKenzie LNG Plant
Cook Inlet oil and gas producer Hilcorp has announced purchase of an LNG plant at Port MacKenzie.
Details Sketchy on Expanded Deferred Action for Undocumented Immigrants
Now, some undocumented immigrants may be eligible for an expanded deferred action program announced last week by President Barack Obama.
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Mexican Consulate Readies To Help On Deferred Action Plan
The Mexican government, through it's consulate in Anchorage, has issued a statement regarding President Barack Obama's announcement regarding deferred action on illegal immigrants.
Borough Musher’s Law Protects Dog Kennels
Dog mushers in the Matanuska Susitna Borough now are protected under a new Borough ordinance. The law licenses kennels, but critics say it may never be enforced.
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Borough Bus Lines To Consolidate
State budget contraints are getting tighter, and that's being felt in the Matanuska Valley. Several public bus lines now serve various markets within the Mat Su Borough, but a new state mandate may force them to consolidate.
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Japan Eyes Port MacKenzie LNG Facility
A Japanese company, Resources Energy Incorporated, has plans to beat other, larger companies to the punch when it comes to shipping LNG from Alaska to Japan. And, the company is courting Mat Su's Port MacKenzie as a site for it's gas plant project.
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State OKs Wishbone Hill Coal Permits
The federal Office of Surface Mining has contacted the state regarding the status of coal mining permits for the Wishbone Hill site near Palmer. Last month, the state gave Usibelli Coal the go-ahead to begin mining, after years of delays and legal hurdles. But OSM has criticized the state Department of Natural Resources for it's handling of the many extensions and renewals of the permit since 1991.
Girdwood Animal Cruelty Investigation
Animal control officers have seized 12 emaciated husky dogs from a home in Girdwood.
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Entertainment Center Slated for Wasilla
A new family entertainment center planned for Wasilla will be built with financing from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. It'll have racing carts, video games and even sky boxes.
Alaska Miners Association Convention Held In Anchorage
The Alaska Miner's Association annual convention has been going on all week in Anchorage. Coinciding with the AMA's 75th year, is the 25th anniversary of Kotzebue's Red Dog Mine.
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Unofficial Election Returns Point to Marijuana Legalization
Although absentee and questioned ballots yet to be counted could change the outcome, it is likely that Proposition 2, which legalizes recreational marijuana use in Alaska, has gained voter approval.
Valley Republicans Going Back to Juneau
There were no surprises in the returns of the Mat Su races after Tuesday's vote count was tallied.
Parnell, Walker Race Hangs By A Hair
Alaska's governor's race is too close to call at this hour.
A Look At Proposition Two
The pre-election barrage of advertising regarding the vote for or against Proposition 2 -- which would allow the use, purchase and sale of recreational marijuana in Alaska for those aged 21 or older --- has not been heeded by those too young to vote. Teen use of marijuana is not a rarity in our state, and kids know where to purchase it whether Prop 2 passes or not.
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Three Way Race For House 10
A three way race for House District 10 pits Republican incumbent Wes Keller against Democrat newcomer Neal Lacy, and undeclared Roger Purcell.
Hughes, LaFrance Vie for Greater Palmer House District 11
Republican incumbent Shelley Hughes will vie with Democrat Pete LaFrance for the House 11 seat in November. The district represents the greater Palmer area.
Conservative, Progressive Democrat, Republican Vie for House District 9
Three candidates want to represent recently re-drawn state House district 9 next session. The rambling district includes Richardson Highway communities from Valdez to the Interior, and Prince William Sound's Whittier.
Tilton, Wehmhoff Vie For House 12
House District 12 stretches from eastern Anchorage suburbs to semi-rural precincts in the Matanuska Valley. Two first - time candidates will face off on November 4 for the district's seat in the legislature. They are Republican Cathy Tilton and Democrat Gretchen Wehmhoff.
Senate F Race Pits Valley Educator Against Seasoned Legislator
A new District.. Senate F.. was created with last year's state redistricting plan, and now two candidates with solid ties to the the area want to represent it in Juneau.
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