EPA Holding Meetings on Bristol Bay Mine in Anchorage
Scientists are gathered at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage this week for a three-day meeting on the Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment, which reviews possible mining impacts on Salmon in Bristol Bay. The 12 scientists nominated to the panel faced a crowd of stakeholders Monday in the Tikahtnu Ballroom.
Former UAF Shooter Takes Bronze In London
Former University of Alaska Fairbanks shooter Matt Emmons won a medal at the Olympics Monday. The 31-year-old New Jersey native, who trains in Colorado, placed 3rd in the men’s 3 position rifle event behind shooters from Italy and South Korea.
Fuglvog Crewmember, IFQ Holder Convicted For Falsely Reporting Catches
An Anchorage jury has returned with a split verdict for a fisherman accused of falsely reporting his black cod or sablefish catches from the Gulf of Alaska. The man was a fishing companion of Arne Fuglvog, the disgraced former Highliner of the Year who was also convicted of a similar charge.
Kookesh Ahead In Campaign Fund-Raising Race
The Ketchikan-Wrangell House district has the only party primary in Southeast Alaska this year. But legislative candidates in other districts are still raising money and gearing up campaigns.
The War: The Ghost Front
Watch the events of War World II from December 1944-March 1945 as veterans recount their own stories. The war is dragging on and America is getting weary of hearing gruesome news from abroad. Some soldiers have been fighting for three years, and though they are close to enemy lines, the possibility of victory is still a question. Two soldiers - Tom Galloway of Mobile, Burnett Miller of Sacramento and Ray Leopold of Waterbury - tell their stories of the biggest battle on the Western Front — the Battle of the Bulge.
Alaska Public Television. Tuesday, August 07. 8:00 p.m
U.S. Senators Discuss Future Of The Arctic
Two U.S. senators met for a field hearing in Kodiak today to discuss the future of the Arctic. They were especially focused on what expanded shipping and oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean will mean for the United States Coast Guard.
Environmental Groups File Suit Against EPA For Dispersant Use
A handful of environmental organizations, including a couple based in Alaska, have filed suit against the EPA regarding the use of dispersants to respond to oil spills.
Former UAF Shooter Wins Gold Medal
Jamie Lynn Gray has won a gold medal in the 50-meter-three-poistion rifle event at the London Olympics. In a video posted on YouTube by the U.S. Olympic Committee, The former University of Alaska Fairbanks shooter said she went into the event with a plan.
NPS Finishes Katmai Trophy Grizzly Hunting Study
The National Park Service recently finished a study on the impact of trophy grizzly hunting in Katmai Preserve. By Park service estimates, the harvest numbers are not affecting population, or conflicting with other park uses, but some conservation groups and the bear viewing industry are not so sure that’s accurate. Before renewing 10-year contracts for sport hunting guides, the NPS would like the public to weigh in.
Five Finger Light House Hosting Humpback Whale Research Project
For the past two summers, the Five Finger light house near Petersburg has hosted humpback whale research. A graduate student from Oregon State works with a rotating team of interns to study the impact of vessel noise on humpback whale communication. The historic building perches at the confluence of Stephen’s passage and Frederick sound – and brings a healthy dose of whimsy to the earthly world of science.
Couple Drives From Argentina To Alaska
Alaska lures visitors from all over the world during its peak summer season. But Eduardo Isse and his wife, Leticia Rodrigues probably take the cake for putting the most miles on a vehicle to get here. The two drove to Alaska from the furthest point South in the Americas Tierra Del Fuego in Argentina.
Troopers Name Officer In Deadly Shooting
Alaska State Troopers on Monday identified the officer involved in a fatal shooting last week. In a web posting, troopers said Sgt. Paul Anthony "Tony" Wegrzyn shot and killed Justin Lloyd Abrahamson on Friday after Abrahamson advanced on troopers with a raised bat.
Mapping Tool To Help Arctic Response
A mapping tool that could help emergency response in the Arctic launched last week. The Environmental Response Management Application or ERMA is an interactive map, with data layers that can be switched on and off. The various layers have information like offshore lease areas, sea ice extent and critical animal habitats.
Greenpeace Back in Unalaska
Greenpeace’s research vessel Esperanza pulled back into Unalaska this weekend. According to spokesman Joe Smyth, they’re here to resupply and switch out crew members.
Crews Recover Plane Wreckage, Pilot’s Body From Southeast Crash
Authorities have recovered the body of Air Excursions pilot Kevin Murray, along with wreckage of the Piper Cherokee airplane he was flying last Thursday when it went down between Juneau and Gustavus.
Former Murkowski Aide To Be Released From Prison
A former fisheries aide to Sen. Lisa Murkowski, convicted of falsifying his own fishing records, is scheduled for release from prison by Saturday. According to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, Arne Fuglvog has been serving time at a minimum security camp in Virginia.
Hydro Bids Are Funding Curveball For Sitka
The bids for Sitka’s Blue Lake hydropower expansion were opened this week, and they’re all tens of millions of dollars higher than engineers’ estimates. The discrepancy most likely means the city will need to find additional money for one of the most expensive projects in city history.
Top Chef Reality Show Visits Juneau
A reality television crew arrived in Juneau last week, producing a segment for a cooking show that is expected to air early next year. The show is expected to highlight Alaska seafood.
Circumpolar Health Conference Convenes In Fairbanks
The 15th International Congress on Circumpolar health convenes in Fairbanks today (Monday). Representatives from all nine Arctic nations, as well as scientists, health professionals and Alaska’s Congressional delegation will discuss issues related to health in the far north during the week-long conference.
The War: FUBAR
During World War II, from September 1944 to December 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower’s chief of staff announces that “this war is over” but it becomes obvious that the war won't end before winter. American and British troops massed on the German border are running low on fuel and are outrunning their supply lines. A battle on the island of Peleliu is expected to last four days, but drags on for months. It becomes one of the most brutal and unnecessary campaigns in the war.
Alaska Public Television. Monday, August 06. 8:00 p.m