Motorcycle Rider Dies After Colliding With Moose
Tuesday a motorcyclist hit a moose in Wasilla and was killed in the crash. He's identified as Michael Carlyle of Wasilla. There have been several such fatal motorcycle collisions with moose in the area this year, according to State Troopers.
Trident Seafood President Passes Away
Jerry Dowd, the president of Trident Seafoods, is dead of a heart attack. Dowd was on a fishing trip near Bristol Bay on Monday when his death occurred. Dowd began working at Trident in 2004 and was appointed president of the company's domestic operations in 2006. Prior to that he worked at both Tyson's and ConAgra Poultry. His most recent work focused on expanding Trident's operations in China.
NTSB Investigating Deadly Helicopter Crash
A helicopter pilot died in a crash near the Pogo gold mine outside Delta Junction late Tuesday. Sumitomo Metals confirms that the helicopter was working for the mine. There is no identity released yet. State Troopers responded and the National Transportation Safety Board is on its way to investigate.
The War: A World Without War
During the last installment of this documentary, it is the end of World War II, starting in March 1945 and ending in September 1945. Since D-Day the number of dead or wounded soldiers continues to rise. President Roosevelt dies and Harry Truman steps into office. Then, on August 6, 1945, under orders from President Truman, an American plane drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, instantly killing 40,000 people. Two hundred thousand more will die in the next few years and months of burns, radiation, and radiation poisoning.
Alaska Public Television. Wednesday, August 08. 8:00 p.m
Matanuska Maid Building Burns Down
Palmer firemen were hosing down hotspots on the rubble of the old Matanuska Maid Dairy building late Tuesday, after an early morning fire demolished the antique structure in downtown Palmer’s historic district. City public safety director John Owen says the fire call came in at 3:30 a.m.
New Assistant Secretary for Energy Devoted to Solving Military Energy Problem
The Department of Defense spends $20 billion on fuel for the military every year. It accounts for 2.5 percent of the defense budget. Now the department has created a new position – The Assistant Secretary for Energy – devoted to solving the military’s energy problem. The new appointee, Sharon Burke, spent a few days touring Alaska this week, hoping the state could supply a fresh perspective.
Processor’s Trawl Fish Purchase Raises Sitka Ire
A Sitka-based seafood processor is taking heat from locals after purchasing trawl-caught fish. Silver Bay Seafoods bought rockfish from two trawlers delivering to the company’s plant in Sitka. Southeast waters are closed to trawling, and while nobody is disputing the legality of the catch, representatives of various fishing interests say the purchase undermines the ban.
Fairbanks Considers Wood Drying Kilns To Reduce Smoke Emissions
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is considering wood drying kilns to reduce smoke emissions from wood stoves and boilers. Dry wood burns cleaner and provides more heat. Borough Air Quality Manager Jim Connor says the current vision is to tap state and federal grant money to contract for the construction and operation of six kilns at three locations in the borough to serve local wood burners.
Alaska Cultural Connections: Experimental Learning Course Offers Southeast Living Perspective
A new experiential learning course is giving college students from across the country a different perspective on living in Southeast Alaska, largely from the vantage point of a kayak. The students earn college credit on the six week course.
EPA Holding Meetings on Bristol Bay Mine in Anchorage
Scientists are gathered at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage this week for a three-day meeting on the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment, which reviews possible mining impacts on Salmon in Bristol Bay. The 12 scientists nominated to the panel faced a crowd of stakeholders Monday in the Tikahtnu Ballroom.
Former UAF Shooter Takes Bronze In London
Former University of Alaska Fairbanks shooter Matt Emmons won a medal at the Olympics Monday. The 31-year-old New Jersey native, who trains in Colorado, placed 3rd in the men’s 3 position rifle event behind shooters from Italy and South Korea.
Fuglvog Crewmember, IFQ Holder Convicted For Falsely Reporting Catches
An Anchorage jury has returned with a split verdict for a fisherman accused of falsely reporting his black cod or sablefish catches from the Gulf of Alaska. The man was a fishing companion of Arne Fuglvog, the disgraced former Highliner of the Year who was also convicted of a similar charge.
Kookesh Ahead In Campaign Fund-Raising Race
The Ketchikan-Wrangell House district has the only party primary in Southeast Alaska this year. But legislative candidates in other districts are still raising money and gearing up campaigns.
The War: The Ghost Front
Watch the events of War World II from December 1944-March 1945 as veterans recount their own stories. The war is dragging on and America is getting weary of hearing gruesome news from abroad. Some soldiers have been fighting for three years, and though they are close to enemy lines, the possibility of victory is still a question. Two soldiers - Tom Galloway of Mobile, Burnett Miller of Sacramento and Ray Leopold of Waterbury - tell their stories of the biggest battle on the Western Front — the Battle of the Bulge.
Alaska Public Television. Tuesday, August 07. 8:00 p.m
U.S. Senators Discuss Future Of The Arctic
Two U.S. senators met for a field hearing in Kodiak today to discuss the future of the Arctic. They were especially focused on what expanded shipping and oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean will mean for the United States Coast Guard.
Environmental Groups File Suit Against EPA For Dispersant Use
A handful of environmental organizations, including a couple based in Alaska, have filed suit against the EPA regarding the use of dispersants to respond to oil spills.
Former UAF Shooter Wins Gold Medal
Jamie Lynn Gray has won a gold medal in the 50-meter-three-poistion rifle event at the London Olympics. In a video posted on YouTube by the U.S. Olympic Committee, The former University of Alaska Fairbanks shooter said she went into the event with a plan.
NPS Finishes Katmai Trophy Grizzly Hunting Study
The National Park Service recently finished a study on the impact of trophy grizzly hunting in Katmai Preserve. By Park service estimates, the harvest numbers are not affecting population, or conflicting with other park uses, but some conservation groups and the bear viewing industry are not so sure that’s accurate. Before renewing 10-year contracts for sport hunting guides, the NPS would like the public to weigh in.
Five Finger Light House Hosting Humpback Whale Research Project
For the past two summers, the Five Finger light house near Petersburg has hosted humpback whale research. A graduate student from Oregon State works with a rotating team of interns to study the impact of vessel noise on humpback whale communication. The historic building perches at the confluence of Stephen’s passage and Frederick sound – and brings a healthy dose of whimsy to the earthly world of science.
Couple Drives From Argentina To Alaska
Alaska lures visitors from all over the world during its peak summer season. But Eduardo Isse and his wife, Leticia Rodrigues probably take the cake for putting the most miles on a vehicle to get here. The two drove to Alaska from the furthest point South in the Americas Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina.