Alaskan hiker falls to her death in New Zealand
A 24-year-old Alaskan died in a hiking accident in New Zealand on Wednesday. Nicole Leman was the youngest daughter of former Lt. Gov. Loren Leman. A police constable says the terrain was severe but Leman and her companion hadn't done anything reckless.
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What end to military’s glass ceiling means in Alaska
The decision by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter ends gender prohibitions on about 10 percent of all military jobs may have a big impact on the Army in Alaska
Settlement reached over Seward coal facility dispute
The Alaska Railroad and Aurora Energy have agreed to an out-of-court settlement in a dispute involving a water permit. More than a year ago, a federal court sided with the Sierra Club and Alaska Community Action on Toxics in a suit against Aurora and the railroad, alleging that Aurora's coal loading facility in Seward spilled coal into Resurrection Bay.
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New cookbook touts Alaska-grown eats for kids
Alaska cooks now have a new resource: the “Make it Local” cookbook released this month by the Alaska Child Nutrition Program. It’s a compilation of kid-friendly recipes that feature Alaska-grown ingredients.
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In Sitka, ‘Nutcracker’ a beloved holiday tradition
More than 80 community members will take the stage for Sitka Studio of Dance’s “The Nutcracker.” The show is a longstanding tradition in town, having been performed nearly nine times.
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Petersburg man convicted of driving salmon with explosives
Forty-three-year-old Andrew Kittams was found guilty in court of driving salmon from closed waters while commercial seine fishing.
Santa bringing a hoverboard? Not on Alaska Air
Alaska Airlines joins a growing list of air carriers refusing to transport one of this year's most sought after Christmas gifts.
Mat-Su student selected as youth delegate
Two Alaska high school students will head to the nation's capital as youth delegates.
Knik postal customers to get holiday mail
A new contract has been awarded for the Knik contract post office, ending months of mail disruption for local residents.
Two Interior Energy Project proposals under consideration
The Interior Energy Project remains focused on getting natural gas to the region at long targeted price point. IEP team leader Bob Shefchik says proposals being considered from 2 vying project partners would provide gas to customers at a price equivalent to 2 dollar heating oil.
Alaskan dies in New Zealand hiking accident
A 24-year-old Alaskan died in a hiking accident in New Zealand on Wednesday. Nicole Leman was the youngest daughter of former Lt. Gov. Loren Leman.
Bethel considers organizing a borough as proposed Donlin Gold Mine advances
With the proposed Donlin Gold Mine appearing like a truer and nearer reality, the City of Bethel is looking at transforming into an organized borough. At Tuesday’s meeting Bethel City Council voted to give City Manager Ann Capela the go-ahead into mapping out the process.
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Ex-leaders not budging after losing Alaska tribal dispute
Former officials in an Alaska Native village are refusing to relinquish their old office and tribal records, despite a federal appeals panel's finding that they're no longer in charge.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
Gov rolls out budget overhaul, including income tax, PFD reduction; Income tax? Smaller PFD? How Alaskans feel; Education reform changes only part of No Child Left Behind; EPA: Failure to report Wainwright munitions dump was oversight; VPO accused of raping teen previously celebrated at AFN; Anchorage Centennial gets audit for 'financial mismanagement'; Settlement reached over Seward coal facility dispute; Galena elder Sidney Huntington dies at 100; Sidney Huntington remembered for hard work, passion
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Gov calls for permanent fund overhaul, income tax, cuts to PFD
Gov. Bill Walker released his plan for dealing with the state's mammoth budget deficit. It includes Alaska's first income tax since 1980, and a complete overhaul of the permanent fund -- effectively cutting PFD checks in half next year.
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Education reform ditches only part of No Child Left Behind
The U.S. Senate today passed an education reform bill, and the president is expected to sign it tomorrow. Many lawmakers say they’re happy to dump No Child Left Behind. But, the new education bill leaves in place major elements of the law, and that may not be a terrible thing.
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EPA: Failure to report Wainwright munitions dump was oversight
Fort Wainwright has settled alleged violations of its hazardous waste permit for $60,000. The Environmental Protection Agency says the Army failed to report an abandoned ammunition dump.
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VPO accused of raping teen previously celebrated at AFN
A substitute village police officer from the dry village of Selawik is in jail in Nome awaiting trial. Brent Norton is charged with supplying alcohol to a minor and raping her while she was unconscious. The 16-year-old girl was found dead hours later.
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Centennial celebration gets audit for ‘financial mismanagement’
The Anchorage Assembly is requesting an official audit after a review surfaced alleging financial mismanagement in the city's Centennial celebration.
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