Heavy Lift Ship Arrives to Retrieve Kulluk
Shell's Kulluk drill rig is almost ready to leave Alaska waters. The heavy lift vessel that will take the damaged oil rig to Asia for repairs arrived in Unalaska on Sunday afternoon. The Xiang Rui Kou was escorted to its anchorage in Captains Bay by three tugs.
Rep. Young Celebrates 40 Years In Congress
Congressman Don Young has passed two milestones this month. Saturday he surpassed the late Senator Ted Stevens for amount of years in federal elected office. And earlier this month, he marked his 40th year since being first elected, in a special election in 1973.
Alaska Cultural Connections: Sex-Ed
As part of our on-going series about Alaska’s cultural connections, we’ve been bringing you stories about how Alaskans, both urban and rural, define and live their lives. No matter where young people live, learning about sex is a big part of growing up, whether it happens in a healthy way, or a way you’d rather forget. Many young Alaskans feel their first lessons were a little too little and a little too late.
Mush And Ski Championships Wrap Up In Fairbanks
It was big weekend for dogsled and ski racing in Fairbanks.
Alaska Senate Set To Approve Anti-Genetically-Engineered Salmon Resolution
A resolution opposing genetically engineered salmon is likely to pass the Alaska Legislature this week. The so-called “Frankenfish” resolution cleared the Senate Resources Committee on Friday, its last stop before a vote on the Senate floor. The resolution unanimously passed the House about a month ago.
Anchorage Walmart Manager Shot By Customer
An Anchorage Wal-Mart manager was undergoing surgery Saturday night after being shot by a customer apparently upset about being told his service dog need to be on a leash. Jason Mahi was allegedly shot by Daniel Pirtle, 45, a double amputee, who now faces assault and misconduct involving weapons.
Chythlook-Sifsof Wins Snowboard Cross Bronze At World Cup
Snowboarder Callan Chythlook-Sifsof of Girdwood claimed a bronze medal yesterday in the team snowboard cross in a World Cup event in Switzerland. Chythlook-Sifsof was teamed with Faye Gulini of Salt Lake City. In individual events, she has medaled in 2007 and 2011.
Parnell Administration, Unions Reach Tentative Agreement
The Parnell administration and two public employee unions have reached tentative agreement for a new three-year contract to begin in July. The Alaska Public Employees Association settled earlier this week; the Alaska State Employees Association finished late Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Sullivan Rejects Union Offer
Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan has rejected an offer to freeze wages of city workers in exchange for tabling a controversial ordinance that would limit unions. KSKA's Daysha Eaton has the story.
Sled Dog Death in Unalakleet will be Investigated
An Iditarod Sled Dog described as "otherwise healthy" has died in Unalakleet. Race Marshal Mark Nordman said in a news release that the 5-year-old male dog named Dorado was from 38-year-old Fairbanks rookie musher Paige Drobny's team.
Buccaneer Energy Files Countersuit Against Archer Drilling
Buccaneer Energy Alaska has filed litigation countering a lawsuit brought by a subcontractor in December concerning work on the jack-up rig Endeavor. The Endeavor is currently in Homer. KDLL’s Shaylon Cochran has the details.
Trial Delayed for Kodiak Man Accused in Coast Guard Shootings
The trial of a man accused of killing two people at the Coast Guard station on Kodiak Island has been postponed.
Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame: Carolyn Covington
As part of Women’s history month, Alaska Public Media brings you the voices of influential Alaskan women who have helped shape and define the social, cultural and political discourse in Alaska. Fifteen women were recently inducted into the Alaska women’s hall of fame at a ceremony in Anchorage. Former Anchorage Assembly chair and hall of fame steering committee member Jane Angvik tells us more about one of the inductees - education advocate Carolyn Covington.
Latest Version of Oil Tax Bill Moves Forward
After hearing that their oil tax bill could mean at least $6 billion in revenue lost over the next five years, the Senate Finance committee made some adjustments on Thursday.
House Passes Leaner Operating Budget After Debate On Education, Behavioral Health
The House passed its version of the state operating budget today, trimming the governor’s proposal by $100 million. Debate over the bill didn’t result in any changes, but Democrats used it as a way to put their funding priorities on record.
Browder Steps Down, Replacement Named
Anchorage School District Superintendent Jim Browder will retire in June after less than one year on the job, and his replacement has already been chosen. The announcement came after a closed door meeting between School Board members and Superintendent Jim Browder at the Anchorage School District Education Center.
Interior Report Faults Shell for Mismanagement of Contractors
The Department of Interior has concluded its expedited review of Shell’s failed 2012 Arctic drilling campaign. Before resuming activity in the Arctic Ocean, the company must undergo a third party review of its entire operation.
Competition Fierce Among Iditarod’s Top-20
Competition in this year’s Iditarod was nothing less than fierce, and the racing didn’t quite until the finish line. The race for first and second place was close in this year’s Iditarod, but there were three other races among top twenty finishers that were even closer.
Alaska Author Releases New Book ‘Heat’
It may seem odd that an Alaskan author would write an entire book on the concept of heat, but all things hot is the focus of Bill Streever’s newest offering. Streever is the author of the best seller Cold and in his new book, he explores everything from tasting crude oil to walking on fire, an experience he described as enjoyable.