Pirate Fishing Impacting Alaska King Crab Industry
Bristol Bay red king crab is a major moneymaker for Alaska, and this year it’s expected to bring fishermen about $60 million. Industry players say that amount could be even higher if pirate fishing weren’t distorting the international market.
Gov. Parnell Says Trucking Gas To Fairbanks Is Step In Right Direction
Governor Sean Parnell says a plan for trucking North Slope natural gas to Fairbanks is moving in the right direction. On Monday and Tuesday the governor met in Fairbanks with a range of players seeking state money for the gas project.
Stedman Fund-Raising Twice Kookesh Total
There’s a significant fund-raising gap between the two incumbents fighting to represent a new Southeast Senate district. CoastAlaska’s Ed Schoenfeld takes a look at some of the details of the District Q race. It’s the first of four reports on campaign financing in the region.
Childhood Trauma Subject Of Anchorage Conference
The lifelong effects of childhood trauma have been the subject of talks among the 350-some participants in the Alaska Child Maltreatment Conference held in Anchorage this week, and hosted by the Alaska Children’s Alliance.
NPS, Hoonah Indian Association Planning New Tribal House
The National Park Service and Hoonah Indian Association are planning to build a tribal house at Bartlett Cove in Glacier Bay National Park.
Arctic Sculpture Exhibit Comes To Smithsonian Museum
There’s a new exhibit of Arctic sculpture at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. APRN’s Peter Granitz caught up with sculptor Abraham Ruben in the museum and talked about his goal to bring Arctic history and stories to the rest of the world.
Commentary: Dealing With Small Town Controversy
Every small town has its share of drama. But according to Author Heather Lende, Haines may have more than its share right now. She offers her thoughts on the subject in this commentary about dealing with controversy in a small community.
APOC Fines Bob Bell $390
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has fined State Senate Candidate Bob Bell $390 for violating public official financial disclosure reporting law. The complaint against Bell was filed in August. It alleged that Bell had not reported some personal finances in his the financial disclosure statement he made when he filed for office.
Group Protests National Super PAC
A small but vocal group of protesters rallied outside Alaska Republican Party headquarters in midtown Anchorage at noon Tuesday to protest a national Super PAC that's funding advertisements targeting members of the state Senate bipartisan coalition. Opening Arguments Begin In Hoonah Murder Trial
Opening arguments are planned for Wednesday morning in the state's case against John N. Marvin, Jr. The 47-year old Marvin is accused of killing Hoonah police officers Matt Tokuoka and Tony Wallace in August 2010.
Police ID Woman Found Dead In Van
Anchorage Police have identified the woman who was found dead in a van in east Anchorage on October 21 as 52-year-old Anchorage resident Barbara Jean Thomas. The case is still under investigation.
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Man Overboard Near Skagway
The Coast Guard says it has suspended the search for a 62-year-old crewman who fell overboard from a fishing vessel near Skagway in southeast Alaska waters.
Voting Integrity Group is Critical of Email Voting in Alaska
Absentee voters in Alaska can now cast their ballots by email. Monday the state opened the new system to all absentee voters. Deployed military personnel have been able to vote by email since September. The system is designed to make it easier for Alaskans to vote. But voting integrity groups have big concerns about the security of email voting.
Crews Search For Fisherman Missing Near Skagway
A search is underway for a Haines fisherman that went overboard today near Skagway.
Search Suspended For Palmer Pilot
The search for a Palmer pilot missing since Oct. 13 has been suspended. The 11th Air Force Rescue Coordination Center says the search for 27-year-old Brendan Mattingly was called off Tuesday. Mattingly was last seen at the Soldotna Airport as he was leaving for Palmer in his PA-18 Super Cub.
Young, Cissna Participate In Fairbanks Forum
Long time U.S. House incumbent Republican Don Young and Democratic challenger Sharon Cissna took part in a forum in Fairbanks last week. The candidates highlighted some key priorities and shared differing views on issues ranging from resource development to health care.
Sealaska Testing Wood-Powered Generators
Sealaska, Southeast’s regional Native corporation, is testing wood-powered generators at a Hoonah mill. If they work, they could be used to reduce energy costs in other small Southeast cities.
FBI, APD Search Keyes’ Residence Again
Authorities spent Tuesday searching the former residence of Israel Keyes in West Anchorage. Keyes is accused of kidnapping and killing an Anchorage Barista earlier this year.
King Cove and Cold Bay Certified Tsunami Ready
King Cove and Cold Bay are the latest communities to be certified as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by the National Weather Service. The program recognizes cities that have planned extensively for tsunamis.
Illegal Russian Fishing May Distort Crab Market
Illegal fishing in Russian waters could negatively impact crab prices this year. The advance price for Bristol Bay red king crab was set last week at $7.25 per pound, putting the early value of the fishery at $57 million. Last year, the advance price was slightly higher and was revised to more than $10 a pound. Meanwhile, the advance price for St. Matthew Island blue king crab is $3.75 per pound. It was $4.25 in 2011.