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
Governor’s housing summit seeks solutions
Experts from around the state gathered in Anchorage Wednesday to hear and share information on a variety of topics related to housing in Alaska.
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Behavioral health focus of Mat-Su Health Foundation grants
A Mat-Su nonprofit is looking to fill the funding gap for behavioral health services with more budget cuts on the horizon at the state level. One program benefiting from that grant money is aiming to curb the earliest sources of drug and alcohol abuse with a focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences awareness.
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High winds stall Tustemena; More gusts on horizon
Forecasts calling for continued high winds in Southcentral Alaska have forced cancellation of the state ferry Tustemena's sailing between Homer and Kodiak.
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Extreme winds force Whittier tunnel shutdown
High winds in the Portage area and along Turnagain Arm Monday morning closed the Anton Anderson Tunnel to vehicular traffic. The tunnel links Whittier to the Seward Highway.
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Mat-Su wish list on hold
With the next state legislative session in view, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is coping with honing its capital improvements wish list to be in line with expected downturns in state funding.
Anchorage LIO decision on hold for now
To buy or not to buy... that is one of the questions the Legislative Council wrestled with at an almost five-hour meeting on Saturday in the Anchorage Legislative Information Office.
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Revisiting one of the year’s biggest stories
This summer Alaskans dealt with some of the most aggressive wildfires in the state's history--right under the 2004 fires. For the last Alaska Edition of 2015, Ellen Lockyer revisits this major news event to discuss key elements that added fuel to this fire and takes a look at the aftermath.
Alaska Airlines bans hoverboards from aircraft
This holiday season's must-have gift – the hover board – is causing headaches for airlines. Alaska Airlines is now taking action by banning shipment of the balancing boards in luggage or carry-ons.
Settlement reached over Seward coal facility dispute
The Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy have agreed to an out-of-court settlement in a dispute involving a water permit. More than a year ago, a federal court sided with the Sierra Club and Alaska Community Action on Toxics in a suit against Aurora and the railroad, alleging that Aurora's coal loading facility in Seward spilled coal into Resurrection Bay.
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Mat-Su student selected as youth delegate
Two Alaska high school students will head to the nation's capital as youth delegates.
Knik postal customers to get holiday mail
A new contract has been awarded for the Knik contract post office, ending months of mail disruption for local residents.
Settlement reached over Seward coal facility dispute
The Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy have agreed to an out-of-court settlement in a dispute involving a water permit. More than a year ago, a federal court sided with the Sierra Club and Alaska Community Action on Toxics in a suit against Aurora and the railroad, alleging that Aurora's coal loading facility in Seward spilled coal into Resurrection Bay.
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After inmate deaths, report finds multiple flaws in DOC protocol
In Anchorage today, state House and Senate Judiciary Committee members listened to recommendations from the authors of a Department of Corrections administrative review.
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‘Deadbeat’ Eklutna dam due for demolition, group says
An obsolete, "deadbeat" dam on the lower Eklutna River has blocked salmon runs there for decades. Now, an Alaska Native tribe wants to tear the dam down and restore fish to the river.
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‘Deadbeat’ dam due for demolition
An obsolete, "deadbeat" dam on the lower Eklutna River has blocked salmon runs there for decades. Now, an Alaska Native tribe wants to tear the dam down and restore fish to the river.
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Port MacKenzie repairs tacked to Mat-Su ferry sale
Mat Su Borough's unused ferry, MV Susitna, is one step closer to finding a home. But plans for the maritime sale were almost scuttled when a last-minute spate of amendments was introduced at Tuesday's Borough Assembly meeting.
‘Gay’ book dispute erupts at Wasilla Library
Some Wasilla parents are upset that book with sexual content is in the youth reading section of local library.
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Search for missing Wasilla skier stalled
Missing skier Liam Walsh is thought to be lost in avalanche-prone Hatcher Pass.
Extreme avalanche danger at Hatcher Pass
A backcountry avalanche warning is in effect through Wednesday in the Hatcher Pass area. A unique set of conditions has made backcountry travel extremely perilous.
Avalanche shuts Hatcher Pass Road; Skier missing
Recent warm temperatures and rain on top of snow has created unstable snow conditions at Hatcher Pass, resulting in numerous slides.
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