Crime Bill Addresses Electronic Stalking, Legal Protection of Minors
Associated Press
The House Judiciary Committee today passed a crime bill designed to address electronic stalking and expand the legal protections for minors.
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Alaska Senate set to debate state budget on Thursday
The biggest difference from the House budget is that the Senate bill does not include $1.28 billion for school funding. The Senate would provide that money in separate legislation.
Tyonek Corporation expands aircraft maintenance, cyber warfare wing
Tyonek Native Corporation's aviation services wing is expanding its aircraft maintenance and cyberwarfare business with the acquisition of a new facility in Mississippi. Download Audio
How books and buses are fighting summer hunger in rural Alaska
Summer meals programs for getting food to hungry kids don't work in rural areas, especially in Alaska. People in Talkeetna are overcoming that problem with the help of books, buses, and backpacks.
Parnell Stands Behind Judicial Council Pick
Associated Press
Governor Sean Parnell says he stands behind a controversial nominee for Judicial Council. Senate Judiciary Committee members called into question the...
Central Arctic caribou population drops by half over three years
Reports from state biologists indicate that the population of the Central Arctic caribou herd has dropped by about half during the past three years. The herd, which hit it's peak of about 70,000 animals in 2010, dropped to about 50,000 in 2013 due to a late spring.
Troopers Shoot, Kill Sutton Man After Standoff
An Alaska State Trooper shot and killed a Sutton man Thursday night after the man fired a shotgun at Troopers who were trying to get him to comply with a restraining order.
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Congress fights over high oil prices
The political battle over high oil and gasoline prices continued in Congress today. Democrats unvei
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Buzz Schwall's talents have taken him around the world, from Alaska, throughout Europe and even into the war-torn nation of Afghanistan. Schwall is a puppet master and has been involved in the theater scene for over a decade after working as a carpenter for most of his adult life.
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PenAir Requests $3.4 Million Subsidy For Adak Flights
Last month, Alaska-based PenAir landed the country’s most expensive Essential Air Service contract for a flight from Presque Isle, Maine to Boston. Now, PenAir is on track to receive the second most expensive EAS subsidy in the nation as well, for flight service between Anchorage and Adak.
Study Shows Native Alaskans Have Lower Rate of Alcohol Consumption Than Average Adult
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
National data compiled by a federal mental health agency indicates that American Indians and Native Alaskans have a lower rate...
Juneau’s mayor runs for reelection after husband’s death
Beth Weldon says her husband Greg’s death in an April motorcycle crash gave her doubts, but she thinks he would want her to run.
Alaska efforts are helping slow the spread of COVID-19, governor says
Dunleavy said during his daily news briefing that the relatively low number of cases appears to be primarily due to the actions Alaskans are taking to minimize the spread. He said the administration will review what it’s doing later this week to determine if it should make changes.
Planes violating airspace restrictions raise safety, operations concerns at Swan Lake Fire
Officials say some area pilots aren't abiding by the temporary flight restriction over the fire, and that could have major consequences.
Kenai Assembly passes Second Amendment ‘sanctuary’ ordinance
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved an ordinance Tuesday night that reaffirms its support for Americans’ right to bear arms.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 6, 2020
Anchorage restaurant owners are furious with the mayor's shutdown order. And, parents in Juneau want more details on the school start plan. Plus, how difficult is it to cross the Canadian border right now?
Bird flu monitoring underway as duck season opens
Duck season opens Sept. 1. An outbreak of avian influenza in the Lower 48 has wildlife managers monitoring migratory waterfowl nationwide, including in Alaska.
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Sullivan still seeking a ‘bridge’ ship to fill the icebreaker gap
The Coast Guard is set to receive a new icebreaker 2025. Sen. Dan Sullivan says the country can’t wait that long.
U.S. COVID hospitalizations hit new record high, raising risks for patients
There are more patients and, in some places, not enough health care workers to go around. Research shows the crowding will impact care and increase mortality for all patients.
Sealaska Heritage to release collection of lullabies, children’s book, in three Alaska Native languages
“Cradle Songs of Southeast Alaska” features lullabies in the languages of three Southeast Alaska Indigenous groups.