State Study Estimates Cook Inlet Gas Supply
Anchorage's Energy Task Force heard a preliminary report from the state on Wednesday saying that the Cook Inlet Natural Gas Reserve will be able...
Criminal Charges to Be Filed in Animal Deaths
Last month's tragedy at the Dillingham Animal Shelter where six dogs died while in the care of the city will result in criminal charges.
Mike...
Government to Limit Halibut Charters in 2011
The federal government will start limiting the number of halibut charter boats in Alaska next year. The national marine fisheries service on Monday announced...
Pick, Glick, Give Program Hits Early Snag
Alaskans filing their Permanent Fund Dividend applications in the first day or so of the New Year were frustrated by technical problems with...
Anchorage’s Randall Takes First in Championships
Kikkan Randall was on top of the podium again today at the US Cross Country Ski Championships in Anchorage. Randall won the 10...
Bligh Reef Tug’s Captain and Second Mate Relieved
The captain and second mate of the tugboat Pathfinder have been relieved of their duties as a result of the tugboat's grounding last...
Canadian Gas Pipeline Gets Panel’s OK
A Canadian natural gas pipeline between Alberta and the MacKenzie River delta took a big step forward on Wednesday, when an independent panel...
Updated Count on Pacific Walrus Posted
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is out with an updated count for Pacific Walrus. The agency estimates there are a minimum of...
Report on MacKenzie Valley Gas Plan Due Soon
The Canadian Government is due to release a long-awaited report on the MacKenzie Valley natural gas pipeline plan. The Joint Review Panel's report...
Diesel Almost Emptied from Bligh Reef Tug
Almost all diesel fuel from the undamaged tanks of a tugboat that went aground on Bligh Reef has been removed. Crowley Marine Services spokesman...
Report Reflects Glaciers’ Affects on Marine Environment
Glaciers do more than store water and provide spectacular scenery. They also lock massive amounts of nutrients in their icy depths - the original...
Redoubt Rumbling Again
Redoubt volcano is rumbling again. The volcano 100 miles Southwest of Anchorage produced several explosive events this spring, disrupting air travel and sending...
Kotzebue Gets Fish Donation
An Air Station Kodiak C-130 Hercules aircraft delivered thousands of pounds of fish to Kotzebue on Monday as part of a humanitarian mission.
Diana...
Tug Runs Aground on Bligh Reef
A tugboat ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound last night and ripped a hole in its keel, spilling diesel fuel....
Senate Passes Historic Health Care Bill
The US Senate has passed the Democratic-led health care reform bill. The vote split down party lines this morning: 60 Democrats...
Sullivan, Young Call for Anchorage to Support 8(a) Program
Anchorage needs to take a more active role helping Alaska Native Corporations keep their 8(a) business development program. That was the message...
Gas Might Be in Cook Inlet, but Delivery on Peak Days Still Challenging
While a recent report from the Department of Natural Resources shows about 10 years of natural gas is available in Cook Inlet, there...
Coalition Sues to Extend Roadless Protection to Tongass
Environmental and tourism groups along with the organized village of Kake are suing to extend nationwide roadless area protection to southeast Alaska’s Tongass...
Senate to Vote on Health Care Christmas Eve
Leaders in the US Senate announced on Tuesday that they’ll vote on a health care bill early Christmas Eve day.
Libby Casey, APRN –...
Senate Prepares for Health Care Vote
The Senate took a key vote on health care legislation early Monday morning that sets up passage of the bill on Christmas Eve.
Libby...