Alaska E-Health Network Defends Privacy Protections Of Medical Records
The company contracted with the state to manage Alaska’s new on line medical records data base is defending its privacy protections. The Alaska E-health Network, like many across the country, resulted from state and federal mandates designed to improve efficiency and privacy of health information transfer. It was piloted in Fairbanks, and went live this summer statewide. Alaskans are required to opt out of the system if they don’t want their medical records in the data base. The American Civil Liberties Union is critical of that, and has also raised concerns about access by hackers and government agencies.
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Alaska’s largest oil producer asks judge to block release of drilling info from NPR-A
ConocoPhillips Alaska is asking a judge to issue an injunction against the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that would maintain the confidentiality of records the commission has from Conoco’s wells in the NPR-A.
ERA now, Murkowski says
Sen. Murkowski is pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment. Yes, she knows that sounds like 1972 is calling and asking for its protest sign back.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Short $1B, Icebreaker Advocates Consider Leasing, Sharing; State Raises Concerns Over Costs As Anchorage Hospitals Vie For More ER Beds; Barge Arrives To Courier Alaska's Marine Debris To the Lower 48; Ocean Acidification: A Grim Reaper For Wild Shellfish Stocks?; Walker OKs Further Work On The Juneau Access Project; UAF To Acquire HAARP Science Program
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Land Into Trust And The Future Of Tribal Sovereignty In Alaska
Alaska tribes can now ask the Interior Secretary to take land into trust, a legal designation called Indian Country. What would this mean for the future of tribal sovereignty? How would Indian Country status affect Alaska Native Corporations and the relationship between tribes and the state?
APRN: Tuesday, 4/21 at 10:00am
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Kobuk 440 Rebounding After Tough Financial Times
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Organizers of the season’s final mid-distance mushing race says things are shaping up after some rough financial times....
AK House passes military code of justice reforms
The state House today passed a bill designed to strengthen the state's Military Code of Justice. It passed on a 39-0 vote with one member absent, and now goes to the state Senate. Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, a Republican from Anchorage, says the revisions create a state code which is similar to the federal code. The code would apply to military members in Alaska not covered by federal regulations, such as many members of the Alaska National Guard. Download Audio
Seattle and Justice officials seek to end most oversight of city’s police
Much of the Seattle Police Department has been overhauled since a 2011 federal report found officers too often escalated situations and used force.
Begich Frustrated Over Lack of Gas Line Project Progress
Senator Mark Begich cited his frustration at the lack of progress on getting an Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline built as he introduced legislation on Monday in Washington.
Palmer pilot who flew with revoked credentials claimed to be ‘free citizen,’ feds say
Prosecutors say William Marsan argued that he is a "free citizen" so he did not need a pilot's license.
Crystal Ball for Ferries Shows Many Options
A look into Southeast Alaska's crystal ball shows more ferries and roads ... or maybe less. Options for an updated Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan...
Miller Upset With Decision to Move Up Ballot Count
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Joe Miller is upset with the Division of Elections’ decision to move up the ballot-count of the...
Court of Appeals Affirms Lower Court in Yup’ik Fishermen’s Case
The Alaska Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision that Yup’ik Fishermen who fished during a state closure should be charged. The decision was issued today.
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Your budget-gap solution might be more complicated than you think
With the state’s fiscal woes looming over the next legislative session, there is a lot of talk about how to fill its multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Among the many suggestions are taxes, and communities are weighing several options.
Forest Service and employee sparring over whistle blowing and possible retaliations
U.S. Forest Service officials have been considering whether to fire a whistle-blower employee who successfully challenged some of the agency's road building and timber...
Herring Gillnetters Have Fast and Furious Season
It was a fast and furious season for southeast herring gillnetters this year. Their two sac roe fisheries opened a lot earlier than...
New Clearinghouse Provides Alaska Specific Stimulus Information
Municipalities and non-profit organizations around the state, as of today (Friday), have a single source of information on funding available under the federal economic...
UA Presidential Candidates Tour the State
Candidates vying to become the next president of the University of Alaska are on a 3 day tour of the system’s main campuses....
Eklutna tribe seeks gaming rights
Tribal leaders near Anchorage are seeking a federal gaming permit to enhance economic opportunities. Eklutna officials want to operate bingo and pull tabs on...
Game Board Votes Down Bear Snaring Proposal
The state game board voted down a bear snaring proposal before adjourning from a week-long meeting in Fairbanks Friday. The state proposal, which would have allowed black bear trapping in areas of the interior, to reduce predation of moose, was unanimously rejected by the board.