Arctic energy meeting focused on climate, fossil fuels, geothermal
The Arctic Energy Summit's Technology conference just wrapped up in Anchorage yesterday. Part of the International Polar Year activities, the conference brought together representatives...
Iceland's geothermal experience may translate to Alaska
Iceland’s president was in Alaska this week to share the story of how his country has harnessed the earth’s steam and water for power...
House working on revised mining reform legislation
Yesterday the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee started marking up legislation that would make big reforms in hard rock mining on federal lands. The...
Anchorage Police net nearly $300,000 for Internet crimes enforcement
The Anchorage Police Department has just received a nearly $300,000 federal grant to use for investigations into Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).
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GCI buys UU in YK
GCI is buying United Utilities, Inc. and all of their subsidiary companies, such as Unicom and United KUC. GCI is the largest telecommunications company...
BuyAlaska.com launches to promote in-state spending
A new website is hoping to keep millions of Alaskan dollars within the state's economy. BuyAlaska.com was launched yesterday. Director Stella Josephine says it's...
Court stops legislature's move to control city transport board
A Superior Court judge has ruled a state move to influence major road construction in Anchorage violates federal law.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Expert presents oil tax recommendations to Alaska — again
The legislature is getting ready to gavel in it’s special session to deal with Governor Palin’s proposed rewrite of the oil and gas taxes...
Kohring's attack on evidence dismissed
A federal court judge has ruled that the government will be able to use evidence against Vic Kohring that was collected when they raided...
Alaska Native impacts exposed to U.S. House climate committee
Alaska Native leader Mike Williams today urged Congress to move soon on legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Williams is a Akiak village leader,...
Alaska Territorial Guard disbanded 60 years ago today
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the disbanding of the Alaska Territorial Guard. It was a unit of about 6,600 mostly Native men and...
State releases fish contaminant study; offers eating guidelines
The State of Alaska this week released results of a study measuring contaminant levels in Alaskan fish. Dr. Bob Gerlach is the state veterinarian....
Greenhouse gas cap-and-trade bill introduced to U.S. Senate
A bipartisan bill to cap greenhouse gas emissions and set up a credit trading system to regulate them was unveiled in the U.S. Senate...
Toshiba taking Galena nuclear plant design to NRC next week
A public meeting next Tuesday should answer some questions about how long it might take, and how much it might cost, to put a...
Washington county proposes hydro plant for Petersburg, Alaska
Two weeks after submitting an application to federal regulators, officials with Whatcom county in Washington have publically announced their interest in a private company’s...
Juneau now participating in regional landfill exploration
The Juneau Assembly has taken a step toward helping start a regional landfill authority for Southeast Alaska. Assemblyman Bob Doll asked the assembly to...
Anchorage Police using multi-agency teamwork against city gangs
The police department's counterattack against Anchorage's youth gang problem is beginning to show results. That assessment came in a report given yesterday to the...
Kohring headed for trial on Monday
Former lawmaker Vic Kohring was back in court this morning. It was the final conference between the defense and prosecution before his corruption trial...
Alaska Guard soldiers back in the U.S.; almost home
A welcome home ceremony for Alaska Army National Guard soldiers in the 297th infantry was held this morning at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. The group...
Family ready for soldier's return
Martha Cervantes is eagerly waiting to have her youngest brother Floyd Herman Ticket home from his Kuwait deployment. Cervantes says the year-long absence has...