Legislature moves at a brisk new pace
The legislature has been in session seven days now and seems to be running a faster race against the clock than in previous years.
Dave...
Pribilofs struggle with economic hardship
The Bering Sea communities of St. Paul and St. George are sitting in the middle of one of the world's richest oceans. But both...
Alaska Senate revamps leadership structure
The Senate today reorganized its leadership structure following Anchorage Republican John Cowdery’s resignation as Chairman of the powerful Rules Committee. Cowdery has been ill...
Senate Task Force grapples with village public safety issues
The Senate Task Force looking into improving the state’s Village Public Safety Commission took its hearings to the capitol today. The task force is...
Nikolski struggles with fuel crisis
The Aleutian village of Nikolski has been hovering on the edge of a fuel crisis for months. For the second year in a row,...
Polar bears take center stage in the US House
At a U-S House hearing today, critics of the delay in listing polar bears as threatened were dissatisfied by the answers they heard from...
Don Young takes stock of his chances for '08
U-S Representative Don Young says he feels good about the way his re-election effort is going, even though he's facing his most serious challenge...
2 bills propose significant change to education funding formula
The first hearings are now on the schedule for two bills the House and Senate Task Force on Education produced over the summer. They...
Fairbanks Vietnam vet receives high military honor
A Fairbanks man was awarded the Silver Star yesterday, one of the military’s highest honors. Andy Wescott got the commendation 40 years after he...
Legislators talk up smarter crime fighting
The Legislature today opened this year’s session with a major push toward reducing crime in the state.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
New mine safety bill passes U.S. House
Today the U.S. House narrowly approved (214-199) a bill to beef up mine safety, even though a big overhaul of safety measures was enacted...
Alaska Legislature begins 2008 Session
The legislative session began this afternoon. Members only have ninety days to finish their routine work – but a special session to deal with...
Governor gives yearly report on the health of the state
Governor Sarah Palin delivered her state of the state address this afternoon to the House and Senate.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
No reprieve for Pete Kott
A judge has denied the request of Pete Kott to push back the date he will have to report to federal prison. The convicted...
Crowley to run Ocean Ranger program
State environmental officials have chosen Crowley Marine Services to run the Ocean Rangers Program. Barring a formal protest, the Florida-based corporation will run Alaska’s...
Alaskans to vote on clean elections and clean water
There will be at least two initiatives on the ballot when Alaska voters head to the polls this fall. The sponsors of both the...
Legislative session starts with shortened calendar
Legislators are arriving at the capitol in Juneau today, getting ready for the shortest regular session in the state's history. Voters last year gave...
Senator Elton focused on state government job losses in Juneau
State senator Kim Elton says capitol creep is hurting the Juneau economy, with 140 state jobs leaving the capital city in the past year...
Federal court approves offshore oil and gas leasing in Beaufort Sea
The U.S. District court in Alaska today released their decision in favor of the Minerals Management Service's lease sale 202 in the Beaufort Sea....
Comment period on Long Range Transportation Plan extended
Yesterday was supposed to be the deadline for public comments on the new Long-Range Transportation Plan for the state, but Jeff Ottison, the Director...