Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
Legislature Enters Final Week of Session
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
The legislature is now in the final week of this year’s session – with a lot of critical issues still undecided. At the top of the...
Two Charged in Homeless Death
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Anchorage
Two homeless people are charged with killing another. The body of George Steven Brower, 43, was found in a tent near Anchorage's Chester Creek. The strangling death appears to have...
No Agreement Reached Yet to Avert Shutdown
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
There’s only a few hours left for Congress to settle disagreement over the 2011 budget or the federal government will shut...
State's Preparation for Potential Shutdown Began in February
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Anchorage
Governor Parnell says he began in February looking for any potential problems that would come from a shutdown of the federal government. He said the subject first came...
Parts of Cook Inlet Designated Critical Beluga Habitat
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Friday it has designated portions of Cook Inlet as critical habitat for the local beluga whales.
Photo courtesy of NOAA: Cook...
Legislature Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Cabinet, Boards, Commissions
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Friday, the legislature confirmed the appointments Governor Parnell made to his cabinet and to the state’s boards and commissions. The appointments were considered in a joint session...
Haase Withdraws Name from Consideration for Judiciary Council
Associated Press
The Governor’s pick for the Alaska Judicial Council has withdrawn his name from consideration. Don Haase says he was painted as an “extremist” and didn’t want to bring disrespect to the...
Storm Surge Creates Deep Kuskokwim Overflow
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
High winds may have subsided but now high waters are presenting a hazard for Kuskokwim River travelers. With no roads to connect Bethel to outlying villages, the...
Anchorage Police Investigating Homeless Death
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Anchorage Police have located the body of a homeless man near the city’s sports arena. The death is being investigated as a homicide. Thursday, police were called...
Suicide Intervention Focuses on Everyday Prevention
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
Tribal delegates from around the YK Delta met in Bethel this week for the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s Tribal Unity Gathering in Bethel.
There, the audience learned that...
Trial Held for Man Accused of Inciting a Showdown on the Yukon
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A trial was held this week in Federal Court in Fairbanks for a Central man accused of inciting a showdown with National Park Service rangers on the...
People Respond to 8(a) Program Criticisms
Joaqlin Estus, KNBA – Anchorage
At a Senate Indian Affairs Committee Thursday people responded to criticism of the Small Business Administration 8(a) program, saying recent regulatory changes fix the problems. Tribal representatives...
Arctic Man Race Delayed
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
The 26th annual Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go race has been delayed until tomorrow due to heavy snow fall at Summit Lake. The annual spring event brings...
Alaska News Nightly: April 8, 2011
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No Agreement Reached Yet to Avert Shutdown
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA –...
Republicans, Democrats Disagree on Reasons No Deal Has Been Made
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Congress is no closer to compromising on a deal to keep the federal government running – meaning a shut down could take place at midnight Eastern time tonight. In...
Conoco Chairman Expects Many New Wells if HB110 Passes
Associated Press
Conoco Phillips chairman Jim Mulva told a breakfast meeting in Anchorage Thursday that if Governor Sean Parnell's House Bill 110 reducing state taxes when oil prices are high passes, his company will be...
Legislature Voting on Confirmation of Parnell Appointees Today
Tony Gorman, KCHU - Valdez
The state Legislature goes into joint session at 11 this morning to vote on confirmation of Governor Sean Parnell's appointees. Some have drawn fire. One appointee has withdrawn his name...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak
Coming up this week: things get exciting in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery, the charter halibut industry fights back against restrictions, and the far-reaching and unexpected...
Begich: 'It's Getting Fairly Likely We'll Shut Down at This Point'
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
With only one more day to fund the government and head off a federal shutdown, Congress is still wrangling over politics and dollars. The Republicans leading the House and...
Man Who Refused to Stop Boat for Park Rangers to Testify Today
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Jim Wilde is expected to testify Thursday in Fairbanks in his trial for failing to stop his boat in a national park at the orders of park rangers. The feds...