Wildlife Buffer Area Proposed for Denali
Environmental groups are asking the state and the federal government to exchange or purchase land to create a permanent wildlife buffer along the eastern border of Denali National Park.
Alaska News Nightly: November 27, 2013
Wildlife Buffer Proposed for Denali, Seward Man Fined for Dumping Oily Bilge Water, Time Frame Given for Water Permit Process, Shipyard Wants More for Repairs, APU Skiers Head for World Cup Race, Celebrating Thanksgiving in Karluk.
Seward Man Fined For Dumping Oily Bilge Water
Bilge water is the nasty stuff that collects at the bottom of a boat. It can contain engine oil and anti-freeze, and releasing it in state waters is illegal. But even though it's a crime, the state doesn't get too many chances to prosecute it. Last week, the Department of Law scored a rare legal victory when a bilge water case was decided in their favor.
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Shipyard Seeking Extra Payment for Ferry Repairs
Seward Ship's Drydock was only supposed to spend a few months fixing up the Tustumena ferry. Instead, it took them a year to finish extensive repairs on the 50-year-old vessel. The shipyard is now seeking millions of dollars in extra payment from the state of Alaska.
World Cup Season Kicks Off In Finland
The first World Cup event of the season in cross country skiing is scheduled to start this Friday in northern Finland. Four Alaska Pacific University skiers will race, Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks and Sadie Bjornsen and Rosie Brennan. This will be an eventful season for the team, building up to the winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in February.
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Hosts Thanksgiving Blessing Event
The Thanksgiving season is known in America for its big family meals. For many people in Southcentral, that meal is able to happen because of the generosity of a number of individuals and organizations.
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Thanksgiving a Challenge in Remote Karluk
Gathering ingredients for a Thanksgiving feast may seem simple to folks living along Kodiak’s road system – simply go to the grocery store. But things are not quite as easy if you’re living in Karluk, a village on the west side of Kodiak with less than 50 people.
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Emmonak Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands
Sharon Andrews used to be the Postmaster in Emmonak. Between 2010 and 2012 she stole several registered mail packages that each contained large amounts of cash inside. Andrews, 54, pled guilty to four felony charges that she stole mail as an officer or employee of the U.S. Postal Service.
Bethel Man Chosen to Lead ASAA
Billy Strickland of Bethel has been chosen to run the Alaska School Activities Association. He’ll be starting the job as Executive Director next summer.
Enroll Alaska Sees Growing Demand in Juneau
Juneau’s Enroll Alaska agent Mike Clark has so far seen about 24 people, and appointments continue to come in.
Maple and Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Squash (And a Story About a Turkey)
Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for friends and family to gather around the table in love and friendship, so that we may all sit down, say grace, and stuff our faces full of delicious foods drenched in butter and cream.
At this point, what I really should tell you about is this delectable little recipe I am sharing with you for your holiday table. But what I really want to tell you about is how I'm getting a turkey on a plane for Thanksgiving.
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Seawolves Will Face Georgetown For Shootout Championship
Forty minutes wasn’t enough time to decide Tuesday’s game between the University of Alaska Anchorage and UC Riverside. With the score remaining locked at the end of regulation and after the first 5 minutes of overtime, the UAA Seawolves pulled ahead and held on to win 83-75.
Legislators Draft Drone Policy
With the Federal Aviation Administration considering Alaska as a drone test site, lawmakers are drafting a policy for their use in the state.
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4 Charged With Illegally Shooting 2 Moose In Denali National Park
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Anchorage announced last week that four men from Southcentral Alaska had been charged with illegally shooting two bull moose inside Denali National Park in 2012.
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Ahtna Plans LNG Wells Near Glennallen
Ahtna Incorporated is planning to develop natural gas wells near Glennallen in order to supply local communities. They recently licensed 44,000 acres of state land about 15 miles west of Glenallen. They would be the first organization to go beyond exploration all the way to production.
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Newtok’s Relocation Effort Slowed By An Ongoing Tribal Dispute
The latest round of Bering Sea storms beat up the Southwest Alaska coastline, including Newtok. The community’s move to the Mertarvik site on Nelson Island may be more pressing than ever, but the long relocation process is in a holding pattern due to a tribal council dispute.
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State Tells Medevac Payment Program To Drop Alaska Members
The state has ordered a Seattle-based medevac insurance program to end coverage in Alaska. Airlift Northwest’s AirCare program fills the gap between air ambulance charges and what health insurance pays.
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Cause Of Late-Season Interior Rain Remains A Mystery
Rain in Interior Alaska is rare, or so it might seem, but the region has seen rain fall in November in seven of the last 12 winters. An explanation remains a mystery.
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Juneau’s Filipino Community Raises $21,000 For Typhoon Relief
Juneau’s Filipino community will contribute more than $21,000 to the relief effort for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. That’s the amount raised during Saturday’s fundraising dinner.
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Redistricting Decision Suits Petersburg Officials
Petersburg’s mayor is pleased with the court decision in favor of the state’s latest redistricting plan. The legislative boundary map will put Petersburg in a district with Sitka and 22 other small Southeast communities.