Kreiss-Tomkins previews session, proposes license plate design contest
The Alaska legislature gaveled in Tuesday (01-19-16), in what will be the fourth session for Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins of House District 35, representing his hometown of Sitka, Petersburg, and 20 other rural Southeast communities. In sharing his goals for the session, Kreiss-Tomkins has a few policy ideas up his sleeve.
Tuluksak school wins national contest, learns computer coding
Last week in President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address, he envisioned a future where all students in the U.S. learned computer science. That future is beginning in Tuluksak where 21 iPads are being shipped to the Kuskokwim school to teach coding.
Ft. Wainwright soldier sentenced in child porn case
A Ft. Wainwright soldier is looking at 72 months in prison for child pornography. Stephen Michael St. Hilaire, 28, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Court Judge Ralph Beistline. St. Hilaire faces 15 years of supervised release following his prison time.
Kenai Peninsula investigation yields drug arrests
An investigation by the Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit led to the arrest Wednesday of four people on the central Kenai Peninsula for distribution of methamphetamines and other charges.
Head of Alaska’s ferry system calls for reduced fleet
The head of the Alaska Marine Highway System says the ferry system's fleet needs to downsize amid proposed cuts to operations in the next fiscal year.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016
Meyer: Savings can mitigate budget overhaul impacts; State of the State: What do Alaskans want to hear?; Name is 'Pollock' -- just 'Pollock'; Top Army nominee says he's not keen to cut Alaska troops; Mat-Su mayor wants share scheme for future gas line; Board: Aye to Yukon pinks fishery; First Alaskans to host public forum on racial equity; ‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse saga to stage; Sitka raptor center bids farewell to iconic eagle HALi
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Sen. Meyer: Savings can mitigate budget overhaul impacts
The Majority Caucus in the State Senate has one priority this year: restoring fiscal stability to Alaska. And Senate President Kevin Meyer, of Anchorage, says Permanent Fund earnings will have to be part of that mix.
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State of the State: What do Alaskans want to hear?
Gov. Bill Walker is giving his State of the State address Thursday night. The state is facing tough times. Walker’s budget plan includes a reduction in the permanent fund dividend payments that Alaskans receive each year. What do Alaskans want to hear from the governor?
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The name is ‘Pollock.’ Just ‘Pollock’
It’s official: The fish formerly known as “Alaska Pollock” now goes by a single name. It’s just called “pollock” now.
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Top Army nominee says he’s not keen to cut Alaska troops
When Pentagon nominees comes before the Senate Armed Services Committee for a confirmation hearing, it’s a sure bet that Sen. Dan Sullivan will press them to rethink the announced cuts to JBER's 4-25th. Eric Fanning, nominated for Army secretary, offered little resistance.
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Mayors want tax share scheme for future gasline
Although an Alaska LNG project is in the future, the mayors of boroughs impacted by the project want to make sure they get a fair share of any taxes on the future gas line.
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Board: Aye to Yukon pinks fishery
The Alaska Board of Fisheries finished its consideration of proposals from the Kuskokwim, Yukon and Norton Sound regions on Saturday. For the Yukon, the Board rejected a proposal to allow purse seining for summer chum salmon. But the board unanimously supported a proposal laying the groundwork for a new pink salmon directed commercial fishery on the Yukon.
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First Alaskans to host public forum on racial equity
The First Alaskans Institute in Anchorage is hosting a gathering it's calling: "Partners for the next 10,000 years: A Racial Equity Summit." They're inviting the public to join in discussions on ways to use education, law, policy, and advocacy to work toward racial equity.
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‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse saga to stage
Set in a fictional Tlingit village in the late 19th century, “Our Voices Will Be Heard” is Vera Starbard’s semi-autobiographical story of a mother whose daughter is sexually abused by a relative. The show premiered Friday at Perseverance Theatre in Juneau and will play in Anchorage in February.
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Sitka raptor center bids farewell to iconic eagle HALi
The Alaska Raptor Center lost one of its famed and feathered ambassadors last month. HALi, a bald eagle, died in early December, due to health reasons. She was around 6 years old.
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Kenai Peninsula Borough sends wish list to legislature
The Kenai Peninsula Borough released its state funding priorities Tuesday (1/19) for the current legislative session.
Skagway student increase could fund 3 new teachers
Skagway School grew this year and could continue to grow in future years, according to administrators. The school board held a forum Tuesday night to talk about what that means for the school.
Two Alakanuk men face felony charges for kidnapping, sexually abusing a minor
Two Alakanuk men have been arrested on six felony charges of sexual assault, kidnapping and sexual abuse of a minor.
Power restored to Newtok after days-long outage
Power has been restored to the village of Newtok in southwestern Alaska after the community's only generator malfunctioned over the weekend.
Legislator joins national movement on privacy bills
An Anchorage representative and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska are teaming up to support two privacy bills. The bills are aimed at protecting students and employees from having to provide access to personal social media accounts under coercion or threat.