Nature: An Original DUCKumentary
Ducks fly through the air on short stubby wings — traveling in large, energy-efficient formations over thousands of miles. There are some 120 species of them, representing a wide variety of shapes, sizes and behaviors. Some are noisy and gregarious, others shy and elusive. They are familiar animals we think we know. But most of us don’t really know these phenomenal, sophisticated creatures at all. This program follows a wood duck family as a male and female create a bond, migrate together across thousands of miles, nurture and protect a brood of chicks, then come full circle as they head to their wintering grounds.
TV: Wednesday, 11/12 at 7:00pm
Two Votes Separate House District 34 Race
Two votes. That’s the latest report from Juneau where absentee ballots were counted Tuesday in the race for House District 34. Haines Republican Representative Bill Thomas now holds a two-vote lead over Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.
Election Workers Scan Absentee, Questioned Ballots
Election workers were also scanning hundreds of absentee and questioned ballots at the Division of Election office in Anchorage today. Four workers fed stacks of paper ballots into Accuvote machines.
Senate May Waive Duck Stamp For Subsistence Hunters
Congress reconvenes today after more than a month away. With less than two months until the end of the year and the close of the session, members clearly feel the heat. Today, the Senate picked up a collection of bills known as the Sportsmen’s Package. If it passes, it could waive the duck stamp fee for subsistence hunters.
Subsistence Fishermen Trials Get Pushed Back
The subsistence fishermen trials that were scheduled to start today (Tuesday) in Bethel have been postponed.
Another Soldier Convicted In Stryker Brigade Member Death
Another Ft. Wainwright soldier has been convicted of charges related to the death of a fellow Stryker Brigade member last year in Afghanistan. Sergeant Jeffrey Hurst was found guilty of one count of dereliction of duty at a court marshal trail at Ft. Brag North Carolina Friday.
‘Almost Home’ Profiles Homeless Young People
The new book “Almost Home” profiles the lives of six young people who experienced homelessness and found help and a path toward a brighter future through Covenant House, a national network of shelters for homeless teens.
Nushagak King Salmon Run Appears Healthy
Fishery managers and stakeholders across the state are expressing concern about the lackluster king salmon runs this year in Alaska. But the third largest king run in the state appears healthy.
New Street, Bridge Open In Fairbanks
It’s a lot easier to navigate downtown Fairbanks. After two years of construction, a long awaited new road and bridge in the city center, opened Monday.
Housing Shortage For Chief Shakes Rededication
Preparations continue for next year’s re-dedication of Chief Shakes Tribal House, but the people in charge of the event have hit a snag: making sure there’s enough housing.
Symposium Addresses Poor Salmon Returns
Poor salmon returns in the Matanuska Susitna Borough have cost recreational and sports fishing interests in the Borough millions of dollars over the past four years. The Mat Su Salmon Science and Conservation Symposium, a stakeholders group working to protect salmon habitat, met November 7 and 8 to share the most recent information on what is affecting local salmon runs, and to update a plan aimed at improving the health of the fish stocks.
Sealaska Dividend Due Out In December
Sealaska shareholders will soon get their largest end-of-year dividend in three years. But it’s mostly due to the success of another regional Native corporation.
Stedman: Rural Voices Softer In New Legislature
State Sen. Bert Stedman says rural Alaska’s voice will be diminished in the upcoming Legislative session. The Sitka Republican lost his position as co-chair of the powerful Senate Finance committee when the Republican majority picked its new leaders for the 2013.
Alaska Innovates First Program To Subsidize Housing For Victims Of Violence
The need for safe housing for women and children in Alaska who have suffered from domestic violence has sparked a first in the nation program to help meet the demand. The Empowering Choice Housing program was created with 1.3 million in Governor Sean Parnell's 2013 budget plus another million from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's federal moving to work program.
Hybrid High Schools Help Kids Imagine Their Futures
Alaska’s high school graduation rate lags behind the nation - and Alaska Natives are more likely to drop out of school than others. In rural Alaska, high school students who have their sights set on graduation may not be sure what to do next. In the next installment of our “Being Young in Rural Alaska” series, from the producers of Kids These Days, reporter Mark Arehart looks at an idea designed to keep kids in high school, by giving them a glimpse of their possible futures.
Commission Says Alaskans Would Benefit From More Cooperation Between State, Tribes
The Tribal Law and Order Act signed into law last July created an all-volunteer Indian Law and Order Commission charged with creating recommendations on how to make life for Native Americans safer and more just. Two members of the Indian Law and Order Commission recently visited Alaska to gather information. They say all Alaskans would benefit if the state worked more cooperatively with tribes. Governor Sean Parnell says the criticism is unwarranted.
GCI Buys 3 Alaska Television Stations
GCI is purchasing three television stations: KTVA in Anchorage, KATH in Juneau, and KSCT in Sitka. The company says it’s the first of potentially more media buys. David Morris is vice president at GCI. He says the deal has been in the works for about a year.
Print Shops: The Unsung Victors Of Alaska’s Elections
Elections are over, and candidates and political groups reported spending nearly $10 million on state races this year. But where did that money go? While a lot of it went to consultants and media buys, plenty was also spent at Alaska’s brick and mortar stores. Hundreds of cups of coffee were bought for voters and volunteers, thousands of dollars went to helium balloons, and a small fortune was spent on t-shirts and hats. But of all of the businesses that profited from this campaign season, Alaska’s print shops saw the biggest windfall.
Fire Destroys 2 Buildings In Talkeetna Over Weekend
Talkeetna residents are wondering what is going on after two buildings caught ablaze on two separate nights. On Saturday night an aluminum-sided trailer was destroyed on I street. On Sunday night, a second blaze ignited in a house across the street from that site. That brings the number of unexplained fires in Talkeetna to three in the last two weeks. Both properties were unoccupied and no injuries were reported. The Talkeetna Volunteer, Willow and Houston Fire Departments responded.
Woman Dies In Seward Highway Crash
A woman died after a vehicle accident near the Seward and Sterling Highway interchange on Sunday. No identity has been released yet. There were two people in the southbound vehicle when it left the road, according to State Troopers.