The Top-10 Alaska Books (And Tons More) To Add To Your Reading List
Before this week's Talk of Alaska about the best Alaska-based books, we opened up voting to the listeners to get their input into what the top-10 Alaska books should be. We received tons of feedback and compiled a full list, which you can find here. Here are the top-10 results based on online voting, comments, emails, social media, and calls we have received...starting with #10.
Hoonah microbrewery gets new owners and location, but will offer familiar tastes
The new owners of Icy Strait Brewing are busy remodeling a new location for the Hoonah microbrewery. They hope to open in time for the first cruise ship scheduled to dock on May 12. Listen now
Crude Price Drop Unlikely To Affect Fuel Prices In Western Alaska
Oil prices continue to fall, with Brent crude around $56 per barrel and gasoline dipping below $3 per gallon around the state. But even as crude prices plummet, rural Alaskans are unlikely to see major savings this winter. Sean Thomas, the vice president of energy and shipping corporation Crowley Maritime, said western Alaska’s unique geography contributes to static fuel prices in the region.
Petersburg Coast Guard Commander Temporarily Relieved of Duty
There’s been a shake-up in command at Petersburg’s Coast Guard detachment. The Coast Guard announced on Monday that it has temporarily relieved Anacapa commanding officer Lt. Matthias Wholley from his duties in charge of the 110-foot cutter.
Itemized Work On Gas Line Considered Confidential
State reimbursements to TransCanada Corp. in pursuit of a natural gas pipeline are expected to total about $330 million. But the list of the itemized project work is considered confidential.
Sitka Hit by Small Quake
Sitka had an earthquake Saturday. Measured at Magnitude 4-point-34, it was centered southwest of the city offshore.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School finds its back against the wall
For the organizers of the Anchorage's new Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, this August was to be the realization of a long, worked-for goal. ...