Rehabilitated Harbor Seals Head for the Ocean
On Friday, two young harbor seals had an audience at False Outer Point as the seals made their way into the ocean for the first time since they were rescued in May.
The Republican Convention
Veteran journalists Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff anchor complete live coverage of the Republican national political convention, from the opening gavel to its official close. Between speeches and events on the convention floor, Ifill and Woodruff interview political newsmakers and solicit analysis and perspective from Newshour regulars Shields and Brooks, presidential historians and others.
Alaska Public Television. Monday, August 27. 7:00 p.m
300 Villages: Glacier View
This week, we're heading to Glacier View - a section of the Glenn Highway past Palmer that's home to 234 permanent residents. Rick Brendon is the community council president in Glacier View.
Navy Seal author remembered by Aniak residents
It’s not everyday that a person from a tiny remote village in Alaska gets national attention. But that’s what’s happening to Matt Bissonnette, a former Navy Seal who has penned a book titled “No Easy Day”, about killing Osama Bin Laden.
Fire Near Fairbanks Increases to 42,000 Acres
A wildfire burning on military land south of Fairbanks has grown to 42,000 acres, and smoke continues to cause hazy conditions. The Dry Creek Fire is growing because of shifting winds. The fire was more than 28,000 acres on Thursday, and spread 14,000 acres throughout the day.
Landfield Challenges Senator McGuire in South Anchorage Primary
Jeff Landfield is challenging Senator Lesil McGuire in District K - mid-town, and south Anchorage west of the Seward Highway. The Republican's rallying cry has a Tea Party tone. He says he's running to, "rein in wasteful government spending and bring true conservative values to the Alaska State Senate.”
Five Democrats Vie For Chance to Run Against Don Young
Next Tuesday 5 Democrats are running against each other, hoping to garner the most primary votes to be able to challenge Republican Don Young for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House.
AK: Subsistence
Five years ago, Peter Williams was depressed and an alcoholic, hitting bottom. Now, he’s a successful artist in Sitka who hunts sea otters and sews mittens, scarves, and other products from their fur. He says learning how to hunt marine mammals offered him ‘a place to heal.’
Native Communities Worry About New Consultation Policy for Native Corporations
The Bureau of Indian Affairs recently announced that Alaska Native Corporations now enjoy consultation across the Department of Interior. Many hailed the move, but some Natives worry it will diminish their bargaining power with the government.
Crunch Time for Hotly Contested Ballot Measure 2
Ballot Measure 2 on Tuesday’s primary election ballot is the most hotly contested initiative Alaska voters have faced in recent memory. Only the 2008 “Clean Water Initiative” — aimed at stopping development of the proposed Pebble Mine — had more spending for and against. As with that initiative, industry groups are lining up against Measure 2 — outspending proponents by more than seven to one.
American Seafoods Contesting Fine Over Fish-Weighing Infractions
Measuring fish aboard a factory trawler isn’t a simple task. "If you put a land scale out at sea, the motion of the vessel – or the motion in the ocean – would keep the scale from reading correctly, and you wouldn’t be able to settle on a weight," says Jennifer Waston, who works for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Coast Guard Performs Consecutive Medevacs in Western Alaska
The Coast Guard performed back-to-back medevacs of two heart attack patients aboard separate cargo vessels in Western Alaska.
Bin Laden Raid Book Reportedly Authored By Alaskan
Dutton publishing company announced this week that they will be releasing a book written by a former Navy SEAL from Alaska about the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Fox News revealed the author’s identity this morning.
Begich Explores Possibility Of Natural Gas Export Industry
Senator Mark Begich wants to know if Alaska can develop a natural gas export industry. Begich invited state business leaders to a round table discussion Thursday to examine opportunities for the state’s gas resource.
Young Faces Two Primary Election Challengers
In next Tuesday’s primary race Congressman Don Young will be defending his 40 year tenure as Alaska’s lone U.S. House member against two Republican challengers and five Democrats also vying for the seat.
Soldier Accused in Hazing Demoted, Loses Pay
One of the soldiers accused in the hazing-related death of a Fort Wainwright Army private has been demoted and forced to forfeit part of his pay. Sgt. Travis Carden was punished at Fort Bragg in a summary court-martial. He was demoted to specialist and must forfeit two-thirds of his pay for one month.
Cook Inlet Gas Storage Facilities Not Being Used
A problem has come up between Marathon Oil and Enstar, Anchorage’s gas utility, over filling the Cook Inlet Gas storage facility – and the price for the gas that goes into it.
Senator McGuire Campaigns to Keep Seat
During this past Legislative session, Senator Lesil McGuire has honed in on creating policies that support natural resource and renewable energy development. McGuire has served a dozen years and she is currently the youngest Senator in Juneau. She's being challenged by fellow Republican Jeff Landfield in the primary.
Another Juneau Man Sentenced In Drug Trafficking Case
Another Juneau man is going to jail for his role in a federal drug trafficking case. Darren Louis Wigg, 34, was sentenced Wednesday to five years behind bars. Wigg’s co-defendant, Edward Hausinger, 49, was sentenced to two years in prison on July 27th.
Teenagers Sentenced to Prison for Murder of Kevin Thornton
Two Hot Spring County, Arkansas, teenagers were sentenced to prison Wednesday for the death of Kevin Thornton of Juneau. The youth entered negotiated guilty pleas to charges of second degree murder in adult criminal court at Malvern.