Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
Parnell, Democrats Agree on Goals Despite Differing Methods
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
House Democrats agree with Governor Parnell that Alaska needs to attract new industry and bolster development, "without giving away billions to oil industry."
House Minority Leader Beth Kerttula delivered her party’s...
Governor Elaborates on State of the State Address
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Governor Parnell met with reporters on Thursday morning to fill in some details on last night’s State of the State address.
He said that the tax cuts he proposed...
Budget Shortfall Means Big Cuts for ASD
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
A multi-million dollar shortfall has prompted Anchorage School Superintendent Carol Comeau to recommend a 2011-2012 budget that cuts more than 50 staff positions, reduces summer school offerings...
Fishing Guide Fined, Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail
Aaron Selbig, KBBI – Homer
A Ninilchik sport-fishing guide has been sentenced to 10 days in jail and a $5,000 fine, following his conviction on five violations of federal and state sport-fishing...
Board Hears Testimony on Closed Hooligan Fishery
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The Federal Subsistence management board continued meetings in Anchorage Thursday. One issue that garnered a lot of passionate testimony was over a recommendation from the Southeast regional...
Randall Taking Short Break Before World Championships
Photo and Story by Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Kikkan Randall is half way through the best cross country ski season of her career. The Anchorage skier is currently leading the sprint world...
Stanley Cup is Coming to Fairbanks
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Stanley Cup is coming to Fairbanks. The National Hockey league Championship Trophy visit scheduled for next month is being organized by the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of...
Alaska News Nightly: January 20, 2011
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Jury Interviews Continue for Second Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak
Coming up this week, the Board of Fish has opened state waters in the Western Aleutians; It's a tricky science trying to guess the salmon return to Upper Cook...
House Passes Repeal of Health Care Law
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
The U.S. House has passed a bill repealing the 2010 Health Care Law. This evening’s vote largely broke down along party lines, 245 to 189. Given...
State Offering Incentives to Update Electronic Records Exchange Procedures
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Alaska health care officials want to make it easier for Medicaid and Medicare providers to keep track of patient records. The state Department of Health and Social...
Jury Selection Begins for Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Jury selection began Wednesday in the state’s trail against Rachelle Waterman. Waterman, now 22, is accused of conspiracy and murder in the 2004 death of...
Yukon Subsistence Fishermen May Face More Restrictions
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Yukon River subsistence fishermen may be facing further restrictions if a number of proposals now before the Federal Subsistence Board gain approval. The Board is meeting this...
Alaska Board of Fisheries Votes to Open Cod Fishing in Western Aleutians
Alexandra Gutierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
In a challenge to the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Alaska Board of Fisheries has voted to open state waters to cod fishing in the western Aleutians. This...
Economists Paint Mixed Picture for 2011
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Economists are painting a mixed picture for Alaska in 2011. The World Trade Center Alaska began a series of statewide economic forecast events with presentations to the...
Yukon Quest Receives Boost From Renewing Sponsors
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Yukon Quest is getting a boost from new and renewing sponsors. The international sled dog race has financially struggled like many non-profit organizations in recent years,...
Inupiat Eskimo Film Maker Debuting at Sundance Film Festival
Jake Neher, KBRW – Barrow
The 2011 Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah. This year, for the first time in the festival’s history, an Inupiat Eskimo filmmaker from...
World Walker Renewing Trek from Fairbanks
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
British world walker Karl Bushby is back in Fairbanks preparing for the next segment of his global trek. Bushby staged out of Fairbanks for much of the...
Alaska News Nightly: January 19, 2011
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House Passes Repeal of Health Care Law
Libby Casey, APRN –...
Lt. Governor Treadwell Gavels in House, Senate Sessions
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
This year’s legislature got underway Tuesday in Juneau, as Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell gaveled in the House of Representatives, then the Senate, Tuesday afternoon.
The Alaska Youth Choir...