Petersburg school budget thrown into disarray by Congressional (in)action
Members of Petersburg's city council are bracing for the possible loss of $1 million in annual federal funding. Congress has failed to renew or...
NOAA proposes national registry for anglers and spearfishermen
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) introduced a new proposed requirement for recreational fisherman today. Beginning in 2009, anglers who fish in federal...
Anchorage to expand curbside recycling and related services
Last night, by a nearly unanimous vote, the Anchorage Assembly approved a recycling initiatives ordinance that proponents called a major advance for the municipality.
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Municipality expands recycling efforts
Last night by a nearly unanimous vote, the Anchorage Assembly approved a recycling initiatives ordinance that proponents called a major advance for the municipality.
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US House Subcommittee examines International Whaling Commission
In preparation for the International Whaling Commission’s annual meeting later this month in Santiago, Chile, a US House Subcommittee held an oversight hearing today...
Courts put temporary halt on Southeast halibut bag limit
A Washington DC federal judge has put a temporary stop to the one halibut a day bag limit imposed on the Southeast Alaska charter...
Special session gets ready to hit the road
Lawmakers have wrapped up the initial part of their consideration of the North Slope gasline project Governor Sarah Palin gave them at the start...
Oooguruk oil goes to market
Pioneer Natural Resources Company has brought a near-shore oil production unit on line. Pioneer spokesman Tadd Owens says the first barrel from the Oooguruk...
Sno-bots roam Juneau Icefield
Robots have landed on the Juneau Icefield. They’re being tested to help scientists monitor rapidly changing conditions in the world’s ice sheets. With funding...
One of Juneau’s biggest energy consumers tries conservation
Like many Juneau rate payers, the Alaskan Brewing Company hasn’t seen its first bill for expensive diesel-powered electricity in the wake of city’s recent...
Alaska real estate markets out perform lower 48
Housing Markets in the Lower 48 are predicted to hit rock bottom by next year. But Alaska is fairing better than much of the...
9-year-old wins Salmon derby
The youngest person on record won the Ketchikan Charr King salmon derby. 9-year-old Gage Heath reeled in a 42.7-pounder and is taking home more...
Sitka High School converts cars to electric
High gas prices won’t be an issue for at least two more Sitka motorists. Right now in the auto shop of Sitka high school...
School district sends recycle plan to Anchorage Assembly
Tonight the Anchorage Assembly debates an expanded municipal recycling program. Last night, the Anchorage School Board approved an important part of that proposed...
'Downstream' gas profits likely better for producers, worse for state
One of the major factors legislators have to overcome in deciding whether to approve a North Slope gas line supported by the Palin administration...
Will Bering Sea crab fishermen get emergency rationalization relief?
Bering Sea crab fishermen are looking for emergency relief from the Crab Rationalization program, but it's not what you might think.
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Nulato opens city liquor store; expects to both create and solve problems
City governments across Alaska are struggling. But a handful get a financial boost from the sale of what many consider to be the cause...
Study explains fuel price disparities among bush villages
The price of heating fuel is at a record high in many Alaska villages. But exactly how high that price is depends on a...
Elevated lead, zinc, cadmium levels found along haul road near Red Dog Mine
A National Park Service study measuring dust emissions along the haul road from the Red Dog mine in northwest Alaska is partially completed. The...
Soapberry treats clean up in Native cooking contest
The translucent red berries known as soapberries are tiny, bitter, and soapy to the touch. But in the right hands, soapberries can be whipped...