Kristin Spack
Senate Passes Stimulus Spending Bill
The economic stimulus bill is one step closer to the governor’s desk. The Senate passed the four hundred fifty million dollar spending bill today with only a few changes for the version the House...
Alaskans Protest on Tax Day
There’s no statewide income or sales taxes in Alaska, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from holding protest signs and chanting “No More Spending” on streets near the federal building in downtown Anchorage...
Senator Begich Appoints Rural Advisor
Senator Mark Begich has tapped Bethel’s 24-year -old Mayor to fill a newly created position. Mayor Tiffany Zulkosky has accepted a job as Begich’s Rural Director.
Shane Iverson, KYUK - Bethel
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Anchorage Will Have New Bear Cop
The Anchorage Assembly voted last night to hire a Wildlife Safety Specialist to help the city deal with “nuisance and dangerous” bears.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Shake Up at Matanuska Electric Association
On the eve of board elections, a Matanuska Electric Association meltdown is pitting the utilities’ board of directors against long term management. As APRN’s Ellen Lockyer reports, two executives were fired without cause...
University Employees Face Steep Increase in Health Care Costs
University of Alaska employees will see a substantial increase in health care costs beginning July 1st. UA Director of benefits, Mike Humphries says rate hikes will take a bite out of take home pay.
Dan...
Lawmakers Honor Alaska Territorial Guard Members
One of the busiest rooms in the Capitol Building now doubles as a tribute to thousands of Alaskan heroes.
Rebecca Sheir, KTOO - Juneau
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Cruise Taxes Could Fund Southeast Projects
Cruise taxes would fund projects from Ketchikan to Kodiak under the Senate’s version of the state’s capital budget. The measure proposes spending the largest amount of passengers’ head taxes so far.
Ed Schoenfeld, APRN -CoastAlaska
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Database Helps with Outdoor Planning
A web accessible data base being developed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is aimed at helping Alaskans plan outdoor activities around the weather. John Walsh at the U.A.F based Alaska Center for Climate...
Alaska News Nightly: April 15, 2009
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Fight over Senate B Seat Continues
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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Community Forum: Municipal Parks and Recreation
Last week, city voters turned down a ballot initiative that would have provided about a million dollars for parks. To discuss how the funding rejection will affect the Parks and Recreation Department...
Assembly okays hiring bear specialist
The Anchorage Assembly voted last night to hire a Wildlife Safety Specialist to help the city deal with "nuisance and dangerous" bears.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Salazar Hears Alaskans on Offshore Development
Supporters of offshore drilling gather as Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar listens to Alaskans at the Dena'ina Conventional Center in Anchorage. View more APRN photos from the rally on flickr. Photo by Annie Feidt.
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Palin Wants Changes on Spending Plan for Stimulus Funding
The Palin administration today (Tuesday) presented changes it wants in the way the legislature spends the federal economic stimulus money that the state can claim. The bill passed the House on Friday. Director of...
Stimulus Money May Help Remove Derelict Fishing Gear
The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve is seeking federal economic stimulus package money to clean up derelict fishing gear and crab pots from the bay.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
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Stevens Has Law License Again
Former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens can practice law again in the nation’s capital. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has reinstated his license, a week after his felony conviction was dismissed.
Libby Casey, APRN...
Bizarre Patrol Vessel Story Ends Well
The state of Alaska has won a lawsuit over the shoddy construction of a southeast patrol vessel, winning an award that’s double the original construction cost. But it’s unclear whether the state will ever...
Pebble Mine Protesters Take Their Cause to London
A group of Bristol Bay commercial fishermen and Alaska Natives are in London to let Anglo American corporate leaders know about their concerns over the Pebble mine proposal near Illiamna.
Lori Townsend, APRN -...
Spring Conditions Create High Flood Potential
Deeper snow, thicker ice, and cooler than normal temperatures indicate high flood potential in several areas of the state. That’s according to the National Weather Service, which has issued its annual spring breakup outlook...
Students Perform Sea Lion Necropsy
Jr. and Sr. Marine Biology Students at Mt. Edgecumbe had the opportunity this week to perform a necropsy on a sea lion that was found floating near Thomsen Harbor. The National Marine Fisheries Services...