Weighing the impact of Stevens indictment
Senator Steven's indictment today will have long ranging impacts on politics in Alaska and the state as a whole. Terrence Cole is a professor...
Alaska Natives concerned over Stevens indictment
Reaction from the Alaska Native community over the indictment has been mostly one of concern for the future stability of funding for rural communities...
Ted Stevens coverage links
The Ted Stevens indictment is perhaps the biggest Alaska news and politics story of 2008, and it's getting national attention and coverage. As a...
Mat-Su emergency medevac staff refining in-flight care skills
Matanuska Valley emergency medical services folks got a shot at the big time last week when a National Guard Pavehawk rescue helicopter dropped in...
Mayor touts Anchorage's healthy economy
Yesterday Mayor Mark Begich presented his annual State of the City address to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. In his fifth and final report...
Senator Ted Stevens indicted on corruption charges
Senator Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican senator and a figure in Alaska politics since before statehood, has been indicted on seven counts of making...
Legislature opens investigation into Monegan firing
The Legislative council today ordered an outside investigation into the firing of former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan and the possible abuse of administrative...
FAA report details why LAB Flying Service was grounded
A Federal Aviation Administration report says LAB Flying Service lacks the care, judgment and responsibility required to hold an air carrier certificate. The 28-page...
Air Force General dies at Elmendorf AFB
Brigadier General Thomas Tinsley was declared dead last night at 10:30 p.m. following an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. It's unclear whether...
Former governors tell Senators to vote down gas line plan
Former governors Wally Hickel and Tony Knowles today told the state Senate the same thing: "Vote No" on Governor Palin's proposal to allow TransCanada...
Mining and water quality advocates spending on ads in 8:1 ratio
Spending is skyrocketing on the campaign over Ballot Measure 4 -- the water-quality initiative that would set tougher pollution standards for large new mines....
Nikolski air service returns as Okmok volcano calms
The Aleutian village of Nikolski is just west of Okmok volcano, which has been erupting for more than two weeks. Ash from the volcano...
Army study recommends 2,200 soldier boost in Alaska
A social, economic and environmental impact statement says the Army favors a troop increase for Alaska. U.S. Army Environmental Command spokesman Bob DeMichele says...
Alaska Airlines raising frequent flyer mile award requirements
Alaska Airlines customers will soon have to burn more miles in order to qualify for free tickets offered through the airline's "Frequent Flyer" program....
Mat-Su emergency medevac staff refining in-flight care skills
Matanuska Valley emergency medical services folks got a shot at the big time last week when a National Guard Pavehawk rescue helicopter dropped in...
Alaska's wildfire season: Not bad at all
This year's wildfire season in Alaska is so far one of the mellowest on record. 79,000 acres have burned -- the lowest total through...
MEA wants gas-powered electrical plant near Eklutna
Matanuska Electric Association is setting its sights on building a gas powered electrical generation facility near Eklutna. The move comes after last year’s...
Delegation seeks protection for Alaska-Native bowhead quota
The Alaska congressional delegation introduced legislation yesterday that seeks to protect the bowhead whaling quota for Alaska Natives. Currently the International Whaling Commission, sets...
FAA grounds LAB flying service
The Federal Aviation Administration has shut down LAB Flying Service. The report released this morning shows seven counts against the company for poor maintenance...