Anchorage’s Mexican Consulate will close in November
The Mexican Consulate in Anchorage is closing to the public at the end of November because of budgetary reasons.
Contentious minor offenses ordinance to start in 2016
The contentious minor offenses ordinance, an order that assigns fines to more than 200 violations, will take effect Jan. 1 with an amendment to clarify who exactly can write the tickets. The ordinance passed Tuesday evening during a four-hour emotional rollercoaster of a meeting.
Bristol Bay sockeye included in school lunches
Thousands of cans of Bristol Bay sockeye will make their way to school lunches and other federal food programs around the country this winter as part of a USDA bailout. KDLG’s Molly Dischner has more.
Seth Kantner out with new collection of essays
Most authors struggle to get their work noticed...at all...and would love to get a phone call by a publisher, asking them to write something...but when an editor called Northwest arctic resident and writer Seth Kantner asking him to write about caribou, this was his response: ...I said no.
Pilgrimage to Spruce Island
Spruce Island is considered by many Orthodox Christians to be one of the holiest sites in North America. The island was home to the hermitage of Herman of Alaska during the early 1800's. Every year, in early August, the Orthodox Church in America celebrates the canonization of Saint Herman with a Liturgy, pilgrimage, and banquet.
Icicle, Peter Pan land USDA contracts for canned salmon
The United States Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that it will buy half-pound cans of sockeye salmon from Icicle Seafoods and Peter Pan for federal food programs.
Fire erupts at Tuntutuliak school
A small fire erupted Wednesday morning at the Lewis Angapak Memorial School in Tuntutuliak. According to Lower Kuskokwim School District Superintendent Daniel Walker, a nearby transformer blew, cutting power to the town and sending sparks and flames shooting from the wires connected to the elementary wing.
Sitka bulk water company looks to extend contract
A company looking to export water in bulk from Alaska to dryer climates is looking to extend its contract with Sitka for the borough's water rights.
Juneau extends moratorium for marijuana business permits
The recreational marijuana industry in Juneau won't be growing when it was originally scheduled as the city won't be accepting conditional use permits for marijuana businesses until next year.
Questions raised about Nome hosting patrol vessels
ABOARD THE USCGC MUNRO - Throughout the summer, Nome’s horizon is dotted with oil tankers, cargo vessels, and foreign icebreakers —anchoring off-shore to avoid the port’s shallow depth. A recent stopover by the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Munro raised questions about the Nome’s inability to host patrol vessels that help ensure the nation’s security in the Arctic.
Sullivan hopes pope learns about America during visit
Pope Francis' address to Congress is tomorrow, and if his speeches in Washington Wednesday are an indication, Alaska’s congressional delegation is likely to hear the pontiff say things they disagree with. This is especially true for U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, who says he’s not convinced human activity is a major cause of climate change. Sullivan describes himself as a life-long Catholic, and he is getting a double dose of pope this week.
In wave of felony marijuana charges, both sides point at publicity
16 felony charges were filed by the state against three high-profile marijuana businesses operating ahead of finished commercial regulations.
Cook Inlet companies defend oil and gas tax credits
As Alaska continues to grapple with a major budget shortfall, one line item promises to be particularly controversial: tax credits for oil and gas producers.
Seward coal loading facility idled for rest of year
Aurora Energy Services, a subsidiary of Usibelli Coal, announced Tuesday that it's coal loading facility in Seward will be idle through the rest of the year. A drop in coal prices has hit Alaska coal exports, according to Aurora's general manager Rob Brown.
Kenai Peninusla Borough continues bargaining
Contract negotiations are still in overtime in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, and the clock just got extended- again.
Writer Laureate Straley gives up moonlighting
One of Alaska’s most well-known writers is finally quitting his day job. John Straley has published nine novels, a book of poetry, numerous essays, and served as the state’s Writer Laureate.
But Straley built his reputation in Alaskan letters as a moonlighter. For the last 31 years he’s been drawing a paycheck as a full-time criminal defense investigator. He retired in August.
Haines Brewing moves to new, bigger location
The Haines Brewing Company has started pouring its Dalton Trail Pale Ale and Lookout Stout at a new, much bigger location. The brewery opened the doors last week at its new Main Street facility.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015
xxxx; Felony charges filed against ANC pot businesses; Oil tax credits scrutinized; Seward coal facility idled; Kenai Borough still negotiating with teachers; Writer Laureate gives up moonlighting; Haines Brewing moves to new spot.
Sitka’s disaster response bills approach half-million mark
Sitka has spent almost a half-million dollars since August on emergency cleanup, and is counting on having most of that reimbursed by the state.
State’s only coal mine to halt exports for remainder of year
Alaska's only working coal mine plans to halt exports for the rest of the year as the slow coal market has forced a temporary closure of its coal loading facility.