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
Corey Cogdell Heading To London Olympics
Eagle River’s 25-year-old Corey Cogdell, is headed to the summer Olympics in London. International trap shooter Cogdell won the U.S. Olympic Trials in Tuscon, Arizona by 10 shots, beating out four other women. She hit 47 out of 50 targets at morning trials on Sunday to take the lead into the final trial. Cogdell will be the only U.S. Olympic competitor in women’s international trapshooting at the Olympics this August.
Alaska News Nightly: May 21, 2012
Eagle River's 25-year-old Corey Cogdell, is headed to the summer Olympics in London. International trap shooter Cogdell won the U.S. Olympic Trials in Tuscon, Arizona by 10 shots, beating out four other women. She hit 47 out of 50 targets at morning trials on Sunday to take the lead into the final trial. Cogdell will be the only U.S. Olympic competitor in women's international trapshooting at the Olympics this August.
Cook Inlet Oil, Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $6.8 Million
State officials say Wednesday’s Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale netted more than $6.8 million. Preliminary results indicate the sale is the second largest in Cook Inlet in a dozen years. Bill Barron, state Department of Natural Resources oil, says an gas division director, says five groups bid on 44 tracts.
Conservation Litigants Say Rail Spur Hurts Salmon
Environmental groups are hoping to stop the Port MacKenzie rail spur in its tracks. Cook Inletkeeper has filed a complaint in federal court to block the Port MacKenzie rail spur. The conservation group was joined...
Redistricting Board Votes To Revise Two Southeast Districts
The state’s Redistricting Board made short work of its agenda Monday in Anchorage, voting unanimously to revise two Southeast Senate districts as ordered by the Alaska Supreme Court.
Redistricting Plan Foes Face Off In Supreme Court
Attorneys for the state Redistricting Board and for those opposed to the Board’s latest plan faced off in oral arguments Thursday before the Alaska Supreme Court.
Airport Operators Meet For Flight Standard, Safety Updates
Alaska has close to 11,000 registered aircraft. That’s a lot of planes, and keeping the pilots and passengers safe is a big job. This week, airport operators throughout the state convened in Anchorage, for two days of updates on flight standards and air safety.
Redistricting Plan Headed Back to Court
Thursday morning, Alaska's Supreme Court will hear arguments on which voting district map will be used for this year's elections. Earlier this month, the state Redistricting Board filed a petition with the high court,...
Anchorage Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
A hearty plate of chicken mole is one way to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Get chicken mole and more Cinco de Mayo recipes here.
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo. The date has become synonymous with Mexican celebrations, and Anchorage restaurants and watering holes are marking the date with parties and special foods. In fact, parties will be happening all over the U.S. in honor of the day, although many Americans have little idea why. Read More...
Health Worker Says Repsol Blowout Cause Of Some Respiratory Illness Cases
A North Slope health worker says a February oil well blowout has left lingering physical effects on villagers some 18 miles from the well. She says Nuiqsut villagers seem to have a high incidence of respiratory ailments this spring, although state officials blame the maladies on the flu.
Advocates Speak At ‘Indigenous Women’s Environmental And Reproductive Health Symposium’
Health advocates for Alaska Native women and children spoke out today in Anchorage, as part of this year’s Indigenous Women’s Environmental and Reproductive Health Symposium. Andrea Carmen, who heads the international Indian Treaty Council, said the women’s symposium targeted human rights, especially in light of the effects of pollutants on women.
Redistricting Map Heads Back To The Supreme Court
For the second time, Alaska’s voting district map is headed to the state Supreme Court. A week ago, a Superior Court judge rejected the state Redistricting Board’s amended version of the map, but earlier this week, the Board decided to appeal the lower court decision.
Eklutna River Bridge To Close
Due to safety issues, the Eklutna Bridge on the old Glenn Highway will be closed to all traffic in mid-May.
Alaska Moose Federation Gets $1.5 Million From State
The Alaska Moose Federation, the Anchorage based group aimed at relocating moose from urban to rural areas, has scored a legislative windfall of $1.5 million for additional moose rescue and relocation programs. Some wildlife professionals are critical of the federation’s current, and future, place in wildlife management.
Redistricting Plan Goes Back To The Drawing Board
It’s back to the drawing board for the Alaska Redistricting plan, after a state Superior Court decision sent an “amended” plan back to the panel last week. The state’s Redistricting Board met Tuesday to deal with the latest court rejection of the map of Alaska voting districts.
Knik Bridge Stuck in Slow Lane
The Knik Arm Crossing could be operational in about five to six years, according to backers of the project. But there's a few stumbling blocks in the way. As KSKA's Ellen Lockyer reports, one of them rests with the state legislature, and bridge supporters may have to wait till next year to get the green light.
Judge Rejects Amended Redistricting Plan
A State Superior Court judge has sent an amended redistricting plan back to the Alaska Redistricting Board. Fairbanks judge Michael McConahy ruled Friday that the Board must draw a redistricting plan “solely compliant with the Alaska Constitution,” requiring the Board to “make findings of fact sufficient to allow the courts to independently measure each district against constitutional standards.”
Kikkan Randall Gets Enthusiastic Welcome In Anchorage
World Champion cross country skier Kikkan Randall got a heroine’s welcome in her hometown Tuesday. Anchorage fans lined up for the champ’s autographs at a celebration of her achievements hosted by enthusiastic winter sports fans.
Gov. Parnell Makes Sexual Anti Abuse, Domestic Violence Bill A Special Session Priority
The Parnell administration has waged a fight against sexual abuse and domestic violence in Alaska. His bill HB 359 – making human trafficking a serious felony offense failed to pass during the regular session. But the governor has made it a special session priority.
House Approves Knik Arm Crossing Fund
The state House Wednesday approved a bill creating a Knik Arm Crossing Fund that critics say could put the state on the hook for about $2.9 billion over the next three decades.