2009 Legislature opens in Juneau
This was a day of formalities in Alaska’s legislature as Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell opened the new legislative session this afternoon.
Dave Donaldson, APRN -...
State sends delegation to Emmonak
The State sent a delegation to Emmonak today to assess the economic crisis in the Western Alaskan community. 5 representatives from a diverse array...
No Bush pardon for Stevens; only a few hours left
With only about 12 hours left in President George Bush's term, a pardon for former Senator Ted Stevens is unlikely. The New York Times...
Thousands of Alaskans in DC for Obama Inauguration
Hundreds, if not thousands, of Alaskans are among the millions of people gathered in Washington, DC for President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow. As...
Barrow-based Native dancers representing Alaska at Inauguration
Three performance groups will represent Alaska at the Presidential Inauguration tomorrow, including a Native dance group from Barrow.
Janelle Everett, KBRW - Barrow
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Green, baby, green
The State released a new blueprint today to help communities across Alaska come up with cheaper and more efficient sources of energy. In announcing...
Supply boat sinks under offshore platform in Cook Inlet
An oil industry supply boat sank near an offshore platform in icy Cook Inlet today after it began taking on water in the early...
Izembek refuge land swap legislation passes senate in massive lands bill
Officials from the Alaska Peninsula community of King Cove are pleased with today's Senate passage of a huge lands bill that includes language authorizing...
New lawsuit filed against Jesuits over sexual abuse in Alaska
A new lawsuit has been filed against the Oregon Society of Jesus alleging sexual abuse by clergy it provided to Alaska catholic parishes. The...
Pribilof’s Fur Seal population drops sharply
Biologists have documented an alarming decline in fur seal pups on the Pribilof Islands. The latest survey numbers show pup production is at its...
FBI whistle-blower named in ongoing Stevens case
An FBI whistle-blower who criticized a fellow agent working on the Alaska corruption investigation has been identified. The name of Anchorage-based agent Chad Joy...
ANWR may get new environmental protections in newly-Democratic DC
A renewed effort to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from development is being met with excitement from environmental groups who hope they...
Senator Clinton says she will focus on Arctic issues as Secretary of State
Senator Hillary Clinton says if she’s confirmed as Secretary of State, Arctic issues will be a priority. Clinton testified today before the Senate Foreign...
Senate Energy Committee grills nominee for Energy Secretary
Senator Murkowski helped welcome President-elect Obama’s Energy Secretary nominee to Capitol Hill today. As her party’s ranking member on the Energy Committee, she was...
Senator Murkowski invites nominee for Education Secretary to visit Alaska
Senator Murkowski also dropped in on the confirmation hearing for the Education Secretary nominee. Arne Duncan is the chief of Chicago’s public school...
Extreme cold forcing Emmonak residents to choose fuel over food
Residents of the Southwest Alaska village of Emmonak are running out of food as a trifecta of bad circumstances have forced them into choosing...
Juneau power switches to diesel following avalanche
Once again, an avalanche has destroyed a tower along the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project south of Juneau, knocking out low-cost power to the capital city....
Supreme Court hears Kensington Mine toxic waste case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today on whether mining company Coeur Alaska can dump tailings in a lake near Juneau. The waste from...
Izembek deal approaching U.S. Senate passage, part of $10B lands bill
The U.S. Senate has advanced a massive lands bill, which includes a land swap in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge on the Alaska Peninsula....
President Bush signs new Arctic policy
President George W. Bush has signed into law a new policy for the Arctic, just 10 days before he leaves office. The policy...