Afognak Native Corp. Loses $3.8M In Cyber-Swindle
An Alaska Native village corporation in Kodiak was the victim of a multimillion dollar cyber-swindle last month.
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Can Alaska Lawmakers Break The Gridlock?
While negotiation meetings have taken place between legislative leaders and the governor, there has not been a formal structure with a clear, mutually agreeable path to a resolution.
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Right to Mush? Kennel Conflict Heads to Court in Nome
A disagreement between neighbors living several miles outside Nome city limits is set to go to trial over a dispute that centers on what’s acceptable when it comes to noise—and smell—from a dog kennel.
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Fairbanks Schools Among Those Fielding Threatening Calls
Fairbanks schools are among several in Alaska and the western Lower 48 that have received threatening phone calls. There’s been no actual violence, but the calls have prompted lock downs and law enforcement responses.
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Wasilla Scholar Garners Presidential Recognition
Wasilla high school student Ariel Hasse has been named a 2015 Presidential Scholar. The 17 year old has her sights set on a science career.
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Graduating 5th grade with a javelin toss
As the school year wraps up, some fifth graders are preparing to move from protective elementary schools to more grown-up middle schools. For the area's Waldorf school students, that transition includes spears and hand embroidered tunics at the tri-school Greek Pentathalon.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Russian Fish Called 'Alaska Pollock': OK By FDA; 'Buffer Zones' Devised to Keep Protesters From Shell's Fleet; Afognak Native Corp. Loses $3.8M In Cyber-Swindle; Can Alaska Lawmakers Break The Gridlock?; Right to Mush? Kennel Conflict Heads to Court in Nome; Fairbanks Schools Among Those Fielding Threatening Calls; Wasilla Scholar Garners Presidential Recognition; Graduating the 5th Grade With A Javelin Toss
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I am a Mosaic Artist | INDIE ALASKA
Terri Anne Kilborn recreates Alaska's sweeping scenery one shard of tile at a time in her mosaic studio, Arctic Mermaid. Kilborn has made it her goal to unlock the creativity in others through the medium of mosaics.
Nissui Sets Aside $21M for UniSea Dock Renovation
Unalaska’s biggest seafood processor is getting ready to start a $100 million renovation for its docks and factories. In late April, UniSea got the green light and the first of that funding from its Japanese parent company, Nissui. They’ve earmarked $21 million for a new cod and crab dock in Unalaska.
More Tustumena Delays Won’t Affect Aleutians
The state ferry Tustumena has already missed its first sailings in May as it undergoes repairs in shipyard. Now, it’s delayed again -- but its first trip to the Aleutians isn’t set to change.
Tribal Fish Commission Seeks Management Role
The path to unified management of Kuskokwim salmon stocks is uncharted, but along the way, the newly established Kuskokwim River Inter Tribal Fisheries Commission wants involvement at each step. That begins with tribal consultation in preparations for another summer of sacrifice. The commission’s inaugural meeting concluded Wednesday in Bethel.
Yup’ik fishermen won’t appeal to Alaska Supreme Court
The Yup’ik fishermen who were cited for fishing during a closure on the lower Kuskokwim River will not appeal their case to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Greenpeace wants Shell’s lawsuit over protest dismissed
Attorneys for Greenpeace Inc. have again asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Royal Dutch Shell PLC seeking expanded, court-ordered safety zones to keep protesters away from Shell's Arctic drill fleet.
Federal judge dismisses suit over 2010 military plane crash
A federal judge has granted Alaska's request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the widow of a man who died in a 2010 military plane crash.
Painting crew argument leads to shooting, assault arrest
An argument between members of an Anchorage painting crew erupted into a shooting that left one man seriously wounded and another under arrest.
Rick Caulfield to take the reins of UAS on June 1
On the first of June, the University of Alaska Southeast will have a new chancellor. Rick Caulfield will replace outgoing chancellor John Pugh, who announced his retirement last October.
Sen. Sullivan Lashes Out At Refuge Management He Calls Illegal
Sen. Dan Sullivan pummels the head of U.S. Fish & Wildlife over management of the Arctic Refuge. Sullivan claims the feds are violating the law by managing areas as wilderness without congressional approval. Not so, says the refuge manager.
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Berkowitz Nabs Mayoral Victory After High Voter Turnout
Anchorage voters elected Ethan Berkowitz by a wide margin Tuesday to be the city's next mayor, after runoff race consisting of two candidates from opposite sides of the political spectrum.
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Gov. Walker Establishes Pot Board
Gov. Bill Walker has signed a bill establishing a board to regulate the marijuana industry.
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Program providing housing, life skills helps youth succeed
Research shows that kids who age out of the foster care system are less likely to finish high school, find jobs, or go to college. But one organization in Anchorage is trying to change the outcome for former foster kids and other young adults who need to learn the skills to live independently.
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