Obama Raises More Alaska Money than Romney
Few people doubt Alaska will cast its three electoral votes for Republican Mitt Romney. But, President Barack Obama is out raising the former Massachusetts Governor in the state.
Stedman, Kookesh Discuss Senate District Q Race
Due to the state’s recent redistricting, which changed legislative boundaries throughout Alaska, two incumbent Southeast Alaska senators are vying for the same seat.
Troopers Investigate Death In Willow-Area Cabin
Troopers are investigating the death of a 61-year old man in a cabin about 25 miles west of Willow. Law enforcement was notified of a gunshot victim needing help at about 7:45 on Monday evening.
Shooting Suspect Apparently Committed Suicide
An autopsy reveals that the man involved with the Trooper shooting near Wasilla early on Saturday morning died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Cissna Challenging Young For U.S. House Seat
Election Day is three weeks from today. Neither of Alaska’s U.S. Senators is up for reelection this term. But there is one statewide race, that hasn’t received much attention. APRN’s Peter Granitz reports on Democrat Sharon Cissna’s uphill bid to unseat Representative Don Young, and what it means for her party in Alaska.
Authorities Kill Bear Cub Believed To Be Involved In Fatal Mauling
Authorities shot and killed a brown bear cub Monday on Chichagof Island. It’s believed to be one of three responsible for the fatal mauling of a Sitka man over the weekend.
Award Winning Carver Cited For Violating Federal Law
An award winning Tlingit carver has been cited by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating federal law. Archie Cavanaugh, from Juneau, placed art objects he had created for sale on the internet. One of the pieces, a hat, used raven feathers and another one, a headdress, used flicker feathers.
Dropout, Death Rates Remain High Among Alaska Children, Teens
Alaska continues to have high dropout and death rates for children and teens according to an annual report called the “Kids Count” Data Book.
Alaska Receives Drugs From Company In Fungus Case
State health officials say providers in Alaska have received drugs from the Massachusetts pharmacy behind the deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis.
New Senior Housing Units Open In Anchorage
Affordable housing for elderly citizens remains scarce in Anchorage, now that the municipality is home to almost half the senior citizens in the state of Alaska. Anchorage’s NeighborWorks cut the ribbon on its new 20 unit senior housing complex in the city’s midtown on a blustery day in mid-September. The new Connolly Square opened to music and fanfare.
Two Paths To The Political Future Offered In Chamber Forum
The two candidates for the newly-created legislative district that represents Sitka, Haines, Hoonah and Angoon, met in Sitka last week in a forum sponsored by the city’s Chamber of Commerce.
Elders and Youth Conference Kicks Off in Anchorage
The First Alaskans Institute is hosting the Elders and Youth Conference in Anchorage this week. The conference gives elders and youth from around the state a chance to learn from each other and pass on Native cultures.
Pilot Dies In Plane Crash Near Skwentna
A pilot has been found dead in a downed plane near Skwentna. The Anchorage Daily News reports that searchers Tuesday found the pilot, who's name is not being released yet, after a search was initiated when the plane a Grumman C-1A did not arrive as scheduled at the Nixon Fork Mine near McGrath.
Grant Aviation Bids on Akutan Air Service
It will be at least another month before Akutan’s new airport gets scheduled service and probably longer. The latest round of bids on the federally-subsidized flight route turned up one proposal, but it’s unlikely that the government will accept it.
King Crab Fishery Opens Up
The Bering Sea’s most famous fishery is underway. The Bristol Bay red king crab season opened today, and the quota is 7.8 million pounds – a small increase from last year. As of Monday, no pricing information was available. Eighty-four vessels pre-registered, but just 42 have gone out so far, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. About 60 vessels usually participate in the fishery.
Senator Blasts Federal Spending in Alaska
A Senate report released this morning criticizes some private enterprises in Alaska for relying too heavily on federal funding.
Fairbanks Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Drug Conspiracy
A Fairbanks man was sentenced to nearly 5 years in jail for his role in a drug conspiracy. Twenty-two year old Adrian Steele and his co-conspirators trafficked crack, cocaine, and oxycodone through fake record labels, one of which was named after the south Fairbanks area where they sold most of their drugs.
Crews Search For Missing Palmer Pilot
A search is underway for a missing plane. Palmer pilot Brendan Mattingly was last seen in at an airport in Soldotna on Saturday. Alaska State Troopers say Mattingly and his red, white and green Piper PA-19 Super Cub have not been seen since.
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UPDATED: Man Dead After Bear Mauling Near Sitka
A Sitka man is dead after an encounter with a brown bear. Authorities spent Monday searching southern Chichagof Island, near Sitka, for the animal believed to be responsible in the fatal mauling of a 54-year-old Tomas Puerta.