ConocoPhillips Suspends Chukchi Sea Drilling
ConocoPhillips announced today it is suspending its Chuckchi Sea drilling campaign. The company says “regulatory uncertainty” led to the decision.
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More Questions Than Answers On Federal Health Insurance Exchange In Alaska
Alaska's federally run health insurance exchange is supposed to be ready to enroll participants on October 1st. But with that deadline less than six months away, insurance companies and the state's division of insurance say they have little information on what the online insurance marketplace will look like.
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For Alaska Cities, Lobbying Pays
The Alaska State Legislature is putting the finishing touches on a $2 billion capital budget. Even though it’s small in comparison to previous years, it still funds hundreds of projects big and small across the state. But how do lawmakers decide which ones take priority? APRN’s Alexandra Gutierrez takes a look at how one set of players figure into that process: lobbyists.
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Alaska Senate To Vote On Water Rights Bill
The Alaska Senate is scheduled to vote soon on a controversial piece of legislation that’s part of Governor Parnell’s effort to streamline the permitting process for developments on State land.
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Unalaska Prepares For Bird Blitz
Every spring, Unalaska prepares to do battle with the national bird. Eagles become territorial when they nest, and that sometimes leads to attacks on unsuspecting pedestrians. This year, the city tried to preempt the bird blitz by destroying the nest of a particularly combative pair. But as KUCB’s Stephanie Joyce reports, the eagles weren’t so easily thwarted.
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Gwichin’ Athabascan Version Of Shakespeare Play Goes On Tour
A Gwichin’ Athabascan version of Shakespeare’s King Lear is going on statewide tour.
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Nature: Clash Encounters of Bears and Wolves
Encounters between two of the top predators in Yellowstone National Park, grizzly bears and wolves, are highlighted.
TV: Wednesday, April 10 @ 7:00 p.m.
Anchorage Election Update: Public Canvas Thursday, Hand Count of West Anchorage Race Saturday
The Anchorage Assembly got an update on how the review of ballots from last week's election is going at last night's regular Assembly meeting. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has more.
Republican Party of Alaska Ousts Chairwoman
An internal squabble among Alaska Republican Party officials is heating up. The party's executive committee has ousted Party Chairwoman Debbie Brown, and state party vice - chair Peter Goldberg has been named the new chair. KSKA's Ellen Lockyer has more
Senate Passes Controversial Abortion Bill
Right now, the state of Alaska is obligated to provide Medicaid funding for all "medically necessary" abortions. Today the Senate passed a bill that would narrow that definition.
House Considers Scrapping Knik Arm Bridge And Toll Authority
The future of the Knik Arm bridge project is now in question. A bill advancing the project was pulled from floor consideration last night, and now a member of the House majority is pushing for a change that would take away the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority's independence.
State Attorney General Weighs In On Tribal Lands Case
A recent D.C. court ruling has left state officials with a lot of legal uncertainty. The court said the Secretary of the Interior can take land into trust status for tribes in Alaska and can not treat tribes here differently than in the lower 48.
Alaskan Couple Completes Mega Traverse
You could spend a lifetime exploring the terrain an Alaska couple traversed last year. KUAC’s Dan Bross has more on the human powered mega adventure.
F-16s at Eielson are Grounded
The Air Force has grounded the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base due to federal budget restrictions. The Squadron of F-16s is the same one the Air Force has considered relocating to Joint Base Elemendorf Richardson near Anchorage.
Proposed Bill Would Allow VPSOs To Carry Guns
State Representative Bryce Edgmon introduced a bill last week that would allow Village Public Safety Officers across the state to carry firearms. KYUK’s Mark Arehart has more.
Investigators Looking At Alleged Assault By Juneau Football Coach
Oregon investigators are taking the lead in the case of an assistant Juneau high school football coach who allegedly knocked out a student during a sparring match. Juneau Police Sargent Chris Burke says the Juneau School District notified them about the incident on Friday.
Nominee to Lead Energy Department Noncommittal on LNG Exports
President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Energy Department, Ernest Moniz, director of the MIT Energy Initiative, testified before the Senate Energy Committee today.
MEA Rate Hike Linked to Chugach Electric Rate Increase
Matanuska Electric Association is to pay more for power, while the Regulatory Commission of Alaska investigates Chugach Electric request for rate increase. MEA customers will see higher bills in the mail next month. The hike is linked to a rate increase granted to Chugach Electric Association for thepower it sells to MEA. The rate increase began on Monday, April 8.
American Masters – Carol Burnett: A Woman of Character
A profile of comedy legend Carol Burnett, who entertained viewers each week from 1967 to 1979 with her eponymous sketch-comedy show; and branched into serious drama with such fare as the teleplay "Friendly Fire." Included: clips from her classic series.
TV: Tuesday, April 9 @ 7:00 p.m.
APD Alleges Man Pointed Gun Before Second Deadly Shooting of 2013
Anchorage Police Department officials say the man shot and killed by officers in a downtown supermarket parking lot Friday night had a semi-automatic handgun. The man was identified as Detlef Wulf, a 27 year old with a long criminal record. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has the story.