Cargo Ship Released, Crew to Stay Behind as Pollution Case Continues
A cargo ship under investigation in a possible oil pollution case will be able to leave Unalaska, after its owner posted bond on Thursday.
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State Considers B.C. Mines As Promoters Plan Visit
The Walker-Mallott administration announced Wednesday that it’s set up a working group to address the transboundary mining boom near Southeast Alaska. The news comes as British Columbia’s mine-regulation agency plans meetings with Alaska fishermen and tribal groups.
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Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On Dalton Highway, Spilling Up To 4,000 Gallons Of Diesel
A tractor trailer owned by Fairbanks-based Colville Incorporated went off the Dalton Highway about 30 miles north of the Yukon River Bridge Wednesday.
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Fairbanks Assembly OKs Air-Quality Ordinance; Dissenter Predicts Voter Backlash
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly passed a sweeping air-quality ordinance Thursday night that supporters hope will finally begin to clean up Fairbanks’s wintertime air pollution. Most members agreed the ordinance isn’t perfect, but that it’s a good start.
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300 Villages: Mud Bay
This week we're heading to Mud Bay, right near Haines. Melina Shields is an artist and massage therapist who lives in Mud Bay, Alaska.
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Corridors Past and Future
The Iditarod Trail began as a mail route and became a protected corridor and recreational resource. Even if climate change puts an end to its use by dog mushers, the evolution of the Iditarod Trail will continue. In their own way, our corridors tell the story of Alaska, and we’ll be exploring a few of those pathways on the next Talk of Alaska.
APRN: Tuesday, 3/3 at 10:00 a.m.
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Crowded Anchorage Mayoral Race Heats Up
Today we’re discussing the race for mayor in Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage’s city politics have ripples across the state, whether in terms of funding coming from the Legislature, or launching political careers into higher office. The election is on April 7th, but recently we’ve seen the race start to take off. It’s a crowded field, with 11 candidates, hundreds of thousands of dollars pouring in from donations, and expectations of an eventual run off.
KSKA: Friday, 2/27 at 2:00pm and Saturday, 2/28 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 2/27 at 7:30pm and Saturday, 2/28 at 4:30pm
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Minimum wage increase helps individuals, ok for small biz
Alaska's statewide minimum wage increase went into effect on Tuesday. Now, thousands of jobs in the state pay $8.75 an hour -- a dollar increase. So what does this means for Anchorage's small businesses and consumers?
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Skeptical Of Forest Service’s Tongass Plan
Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell defended his management of the Tongass National Forest today to the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who chairs the panel, says the service isn’t allowing enough timber sales to keep what remains of the logging industry in Southeast Alaska in business.
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Arctic Barge Nears Russia After Months In Ice
An unmanned fuel barge that got stuck in Arctic sea ice last fall has now made it almost as far as the northern coast of Russia. It sounds like the makings of a children’s book: the long, unexpected journey of a little barge called the NTAL-2.
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University of Alaska To Launch Sexual Assault Survey Next Week
After a several month delay, the University of Alaska will launch a survey March 2 that deals with sexual assault on campus.
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Navigating “The New Normal” Of Legal Marijuana
As the recreational use of marijuana becomes legal in Alaska today, the changing laws surrounding pot have already created a ripple effect in Sitka. Law enforcement is ironing out the details and businesses are catering to new clientele, with mixed opinions.
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Independent Power Producers Seek Utility Regulations Change
Some Alaska alternative energy producers may benefit from new rules the Regulatory Commission of Alaska is considering. But other independents say the state's power statutes are so antiquated they should be completely revised.
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Rough Winter Takes Toll On Dillingham Residents
Winter has been rough around the state this year. And the lack of snow and warm temperatures have not gone unnoticed by businesses and recreational enthusiast.
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Alaska News Nightly: February 26, 2015
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Skeptical Of Forest Service's Tongass Plan; Arctic Barge Nears Russia After Months In Ice; What Does Alaska’s Minimum Wage Hike Mean For Businesses?; University of Alaska To Launch Sexual Assault Survey Next Week; Navigating “The New Normal” Of Legal Marijuana; Independent Power Producers Seek Utility Regulations Change; Rough Winter Takes Toll On Dillingham Residents
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I Am An Ice Sculptor
Ice, an annoyance for most during the long Alaskan winters, has become the muse for Anchorage artist Speareo Stephens. Stephens stumbled upon ice sculpting when he first arrived in Alaska and has been carving away ever since.
Head of Continental Defense Lays Out Threats Facing U.S. Amid Rising Importance of Arctic
Head of NORAD and NORTHCOM discusses the significant increase of Russian long-range aviation, Arctic advocacy in the Defense Department, and position of Alaska in global and Pacific operations.
Attorneys Wrap Up Arguments In Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions To Medicaid-Funded Abortions
Attorneys for both sides wrapped up arguments Wednesday in a case that could reverse state prohibitions against some Medicaid-funded abortions. Attorneys for Planned Parenthood claim a state statute is too restrictive, while it violates a woman's constitutional rights.
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Air Force Officials Say F-35 Program Back On Track, Eielson Remains Preferred Location
The F-35 aircraft, the new fighter the Air Force wants to keep at Eielson Air Force base, has been plagued by cost overruns and equipment failures, but Air Force brass told a U.S. Senate Committee this morning those problems are in the past.
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Cargo Ship Detained In Unalaska For Environmental Investigation
The Lindavia arrived in port from China a couple of weeks ago. Kevin Feldis, with the U.S. Attorney's Office, says the 600-foot ship was loading up with seafood to take back to Asia. But was detained before it could leave port.
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