Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 31, 2022
Frequent texts from political campaigns are irritating some Alaska voters. Also, homeless service providers in Fairbanks say more and more people are coming from Anchorage. And a pet snake escapes a Dillingham classroom...twice.
A Buckland man was found dead and naked on an Anchorage beach. Police say his death isn’t suspicious, but his family disagrees.
"It doesn't add up," said Fred Lee's daughter.
Anchorage police arrest new suspect in man’s 2022 murder outside Spenard home
Vincent Sandifer, 20, is charged with murder in the November 2022 shooting of Brad Robert.
Mat-Su Gravel Mining Concerns Get Fresh Look From Borough
Concerns about gravel mining in the Matanuska Susitna Borough are getting a fresh look by Borough authorities. The debate over gravel mining’s effects on the area has gone on for some years, prompted by fears that digging too deep may harm the water table.
Airman Under Arrest In Connection With Clinton Reeves Disappearance
Police say an Alaska-based airman is under arrest in connection with another airman’s disappearance. Anchorage police say 24-year-old James Devinn Thomas was arrested by homicide detectives yesterday night at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Legislator requests details of Department of Law’s investigation into price fixing
Anchorage Representative Pete Peterson has requested the Department of Law’s input into the federal investigation of price fixing among ocean shipping companies. ...
Leaders Head For Iditarod Checkpoint
The leaders of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race are on their way to the remote Iditarod checkpoint. Aaron Burmeister was the first set...
Kott defense wraps case, closing statements next
The defense rested its case this morning in the federal corruption trial of former legislator Pete Kott.
David Shurtleff and Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Dipnetter Dies After Falling into Kenai River
There was a casualty in Tuesday's Sockeye Salmon dipnetting frenzy on the Kenai River. Edwin Ruff, 71, listed as a summer resident, fell into the river near the bridge.
Alaska Senate Republicans confirm Revak for open Senate seat
The Alaska Senate Republicans voted Saturday to confirm Rep. Josh Revak to fill a vacant Senate seat in Anchorage.
‘We’re never going to surrender’ — Sarah James on a life fighting oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Sarah James’ desire to preserve the Neets'aii Gwich'in way of life drove her into the thick of the battle over oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Furie Applies For New Cook Inlet Platform
Furie Alaska has submitted an operations plan for a new offshore drilling platform in Cook Inlet. If the project is approved, natural gas production could begin as soon as this fall.
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Dry Weather Means Pesky Problems
This spring’s dry weather is a mixed factor in the emergence of bugs in the interior. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service technician...
Fairbanks City Council approves marijuana regulations that limit retail shops to 25
After a heated debate, the Fairbanks City Council approved an ordinance Monday that added regulations to the marijuana industry. Listen now
Sequestration Limits Alaska Volcano Observatory Coverage
Sequestration of federal spending is going to mean a change in volcano monitoring. The Alaska Volcano Observatory watches the volcanoes because ash cloud eruptions that get up high enough can be a severe hazard to intercontinental aviation. But maintenance of the seismic network has been repeatedly reduced due to state and federal budget reductions, and just 120 of almost 200 seismic monitors in the state are in working condition.
Good Medicine exhibit at Anchorage Museum features Indigenous healers and medicine people
Good Medicine includes paintings, illustrations, a medicine wheel, a women’s house and a men’s house – which are traditionally used for healing, teaching and meetings.
Southcentral’s Silvertip plow station to re-open after public pressure
A coalition of truckers and backcountry recreators pressured the Department of Transportation to reopen a maintenance station in Turnagain Pass.
Cook Inlet sale points to larger industry trends, analysts say
Last month's lease sale saw lackluster interest as offshore drilling becomes more costly and renewable energy production picks up steam.
Ferry advocates rethink management under smaller budgets
Should the Alaska Marine Highway System be managed differently? That’s a question being asked by ferry advocates as they cope with smaller budgets and reduced schedules.
Next Generation of State Ferries is Around the Corner
The next generation of state ferries is one step closer to reality. And it’s a big step.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
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