Iditarod unlikely to start in Fairbanks, officials say
Fairbanks officials say the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is unlikely to start in the borough this year.
Supreme Court hears case challenging NPS authority
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday morning in a case challenging the National Park Service’s authority to ban hovercraft in Alaska’s federal parks and preserves.
Alaska News Nightly: Tues., Jan. 19, 2016
Chenault: Balance budget with mix of cuts, revenue; Alaska, Inc: The roots of the Permanent Fund dividend; Market experts: Oil could go lower but prices will rebound; NANA intervenes on behalf of Red Dog in tax dispute; NPS eyes reg changes for subsistence use of animal parts for the arts; Vets concerned about Wasilla monument; Federal Subsistence Board votes to mend Alaska relations
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Chenault: Balance budget with mix of cuts, new revenue
The Alaska Legislative session started today in Juneau. The Senate gaveled in at 11 a.m. and House speaker Mike Chenault started things off for the House at 1 p.m. Lawmakers have a lot of work ahead of them as they attempt to address the state’s massive budget deficit.
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Alaska, Inc: The roots of the Permanent Fund dividend
As lawmakers consider changes to the Permanent Fund and dividend, we look back at how, and why, these two very Alaskan institutions were created.
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Market experts: Oil could go lower but prices will rebound
Crude prices may continue their slide, but a top government energy economist predicts the price will rise to $40 a barrel by the end of this year, and to $50 a barrel by the end of next year. Possibly.
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Red Dog Mine Sues Northwest Arctic Borough Over Tax Hike
The Northwest Arctic Borough’s largest private employer and source of revenue is suing the borough over a recent hike in taxes. Teck Alaska, the operator of Red Dog Mine, filed the legal complaint last Friday, noting the tax increase could put jobs and economic activity in the region at risk.
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NPS eyes reg changes for subsistence use of animal parts for the arts
The National Park Service is proposing a regulatory change that would allow subsistence users to collect animal parts and plants for use in arts and crafts.
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Vets concerned about Wasilla monument
A planned senior care project near Wasilla has hit a wall... literally. It seems the design for the specialized nursing complex intrudes on space now occupied by the Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial, and some local veterans say they are not backing down in their stand against moving the wall.
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Federal Subsistence Board votes to mend Alaska relations
The federal subsistence board voted Tuesday to work to re-establish better relations with the state of Alaska. A federal-state memorandum of understanding, or MOU, on subsistence expired last year over differences on data sharing, day-to-day operations, and other issues.
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Grounded boat spills fuel into Neva Strait
A 38-foot fishing vessel, the F/V Yankee, ran aground in the Northside of Neva Strait, last Tuesday night (01-12-16), spilling 150 gallons of diesel fuel into the water.
Convicted Tenakee Springs killer wins appeal
A man found guilty of sexually assaulting and killing a woman in Tenakee Springs a decade ago has won an appeal for post-conviction relief.
Homer gym serves vets and homeless
An outreach program at Homer Gym offers people in need food, clothes, camaraderie and a place to work out. The goal of the Alaskan Warrior Class is to connect the larger Homer community with its veteran and homeless members.
Kodiak food co-op grows fresh produce for island residents
The majority of Kodiak’s produce is imported, which means the city and especially the villages often get old fruits and vegetables at higher prices than people in the Lower 48. One Kodiak food cooperative is in its second year of trying to remedy that.
Kenai Peninsula power bills to go up in February
Power bills are about to go up for communities on the Western Kenai Peninsula who are served by the Homer Electric Association.
Memorial fund established for lost mariner
The Alaska Food Policy Council has created a memorial fund for Roland Briggs, a Ugashik fisherman who went missing at sea this fall.
Bacon survives K300 wringer to claim red lantern
Kristin Bacon of Big Lake is this year’s Kuskokwim 300 Red Lantern winner. The last finisher in this year’s icy sled dog race, Bacon Crossed the finish line Monday at 8:40 AM with an elapsed time of 62 hours and 10 minutes.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 18, 2016
Gov's budget plan aims to reshape relationship with oil; Gov hopes nonpartisan politics will help cross party lines; Kaiser wins 2nd K300, Bethel crowns hometown champ again; Moose hunter's land jurisdiction lawsuit goes to Supreme Court; State, Native interests also ride on hovercraft case in Supreme Court; Pivotal Alaskan economist Arlon Tussing dies at 82; After corruption allegations, tribes call on AVCP to meet
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Gov’s plan aims to reshape state’s relationship with oil
Governor Bill Walker says the state must change how it does business: he argues it's time for Alaska to tap its enormous savings accounts.
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Gov hopes nonpartisan politics will help cross party lines
Gov. Bill Walker is in Juneau preparing for tomorrow's start to the legislative session. Regardless of other considerations, the big challenge will be finding common ground with lawmakers over how to fix the state's large and growing budget deficit.
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