B.C. Pipeline Plans Could Mean More Bering Sea Traffic
Last month, the Canadian government gave conditional approval to the Northern Gateway pipeline in British Columbia. If it’s built, it’ll bring hundreds more oil tankers through the Bering Sea. That’s putting pressure on the Aleutian Islands to get ready for an increase in vessel traffic.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016
New earthquake warning system unveiled; pot laws missing key language; BP announces layoffs; deadline hits for LIO building; insurer proposes fix for health market; Walker makes fish board appointments; Wasilla shooting deaths investigated; Fairbanks endures dry conditions; Yukon Quest gets underway Saturday
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017
Trump signs defense bill to allow more missile interceptors in Alaska; State’s revenue department predicts slow uptick in oil prices; Scientists warn Arctic “refrigerator” is failing, with global consequences; Walker names members of Alaska climate leadership team; Alaskan soldier from Wasilla dies in Afghanistan; Nonpartisan report says Wilson incident in June wasn’t sexual harassment; State prosecutor decides not to charge Sen. Wilson in reporter slapping; Togiak herring forecast for 2018 to be a little larger than this year; Chinook gusts up to 80 mph knock out power around Interior; In Russia, a competitor for Alaska’s gasline project comes online; Wrangell schools roll out anonymous, anti-bullying app Listen now
Project Citizens program puts middle-schoolers in charge of civics projects
Civic engagement sounds, let's face it, pretty boring to most people. But the eighth graders at Gruening Middle School in Eagle River don't seem bored at all. They’re competing in Project Citizen, a program that teaches students how to participate in local and state government, training politicians of the future. The state competition took place in Fairbanks on April 21st. Listen now
Citizen Storm Reports from Anchorage Hillside
Citizen reports from the upper hillside area of Anchorage: Jordan Shay an upper Bear Valley resident reports wind gust Saturday evening of 120 miles per hour.
JBER declares public health emergency amid COVID surge
The declaration will remain in effect for 30 days, but could be shortened or extended based on cases and community transmission of COVID-19.
Delving Into Anchorage’s Mayoral Runoff Election
With just a few days left before Anchorage voters head to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election to pick a new mayor the race is intensifying. On April 7th, Ethan Berkowitz and Amy Demboski took the most votes in the city-wide election. For the most part the campaigns were cordial, with the candidates sparing on policy disagreements, but respectful of one another. But in the last week or so new issues have been quickly popping up—both personal and policy related. Today we’ll be sorting through the mayor’s race stories appearing online and in the news, getting a handle on what coverage is substantial, and what’s superficial.
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Ferry budget changes, but schedule doesn’t
This week's legislative budget compromise shuffled the source of some of the money that pays for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Download Audio
Melting glaciers expected to feed faster, higher sea level rise
The massive polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica contain the vast majority of frozen water on the planet. But a new study shows...
St. George relying on emergency air delivery of fuel
Another Bering Sea community is now receiving fuel by emergency air deliveries as fuel barge shipments in the region lag behind communities’ needs.
Charles Homans,...
Adak Fish Plant Seeks Additional Operators
The community of Adak depends on its fish processing plant for jobs and tax revenue. But they’ve struggled to keep the lights on over the years. Now, the plant’s latest operator is looking for new partners to help shoulder the financial burden.
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Alaskan teacher turnover steady at 14% annually
UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) has issued a research summary regarding the turnover of teachers in Alaska.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
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Juneau struggles to keep up as junk cars continue piling up
Like many communities in Alaska, Juneau has no roads leading in or out. That presents a problem when it comes to getting rid of vehicles no one wants anymore.
AWAIC shelter hits capacity
Of all those seeking refuge at Anchorage shelters, among the most desperate are those escaping domestic violence. In recent months, their numbers have...
ConocoPhillips can start road work for Willow Arctic drilling project, judge decides
Opponents of Arctic drilling project lose Round 1 in court.
For Sen. Sullivan, Rep. Young an easier AFN
At its convention last year, AFN endorsed Dan Sullivan’s opponent in a tense campaign, and Congressman Don Young apologized to the audience for remarks he’d made about a teen’s suicide.
What a difference a year makes. Sullivan today addressed the audience as their U.S. senator, and Young was all smiles.
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Can artificial intelligence help predict Alaska wildfire growth?
Using Alaska wildfires in their recent study, researchers at the University of California Irvine say they have a new way of predicting wildfire growth, right at the time the fire ignites.
Alaska National Guardsman Accused of Embezzlement
An Alaska National Guardsman accused of embezzling more than $220,000 from the Guard's family programs has been charged with theft and falsifying business records.
CDC extends transportation mask mandate until May 3
The Biden administration will continue to require travelers to wear masks on planes and other forms of public transport.
Military Recruiters Banned From Anchorage, Mat-Su Schools
Military recruiters are no longer welcome at Anchorage or Mat-Su schools.
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