Senate Strengthens Opposition to Oil Tax Reduction
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Monday, the Senate leadership hardened its opposition to Governor Sean Parnell’s tax reduction for the oil industry. In...
XS Platinum Hopes to Revise Old Mines, Open New Ones
Daysha Eaton, KDLG – Dillingham
A mine is in the works for Togiak National Wildlife refuge near Dillingham. Mining claims were made for...
House Republicans Unveil Budget Details
Photo and Story by Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
House Republicans unveiled over night the details of the budget deal hatched...
Voter Intent Bill Passes Through House
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Voter intent would be the determining factor for counting write-in ballots in Alaska under a bill on its...
Delegation, Environmentalists Debate Arctic Drilling Permitting Process
Photo and Story by Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Shell Oil Company has been waiting five years to get permission to drill ...
House Passes Budget Deal
Libby Casey, APRN - Anchorage
The U.S. House just passed the spending deal hammered out late last Friday night that avoids a government shutdown. It...
Observatory Offers New Glimpse Of Northern Seas
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
Scientists have quietly set up a giant observatory over a wide swath of northern ocean, from the northern...
Board Releases Version of Redistricting Map
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
One thing is for certain, the Redistricting Board’s draft of Alaska’s new election map is bound to raise...
Final Days of Session Remain Unclear
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
The legislature should be going into the final two days of this year’s session tonight. However, it became...
Legislature Passes Bill Banning Fake Pot
Casey Kelly, KTOO - Juneau
Fake pot will be illegal throughout Alaska starting this summer under a bill passed by the state legislature on...
Special Session Begins Today
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
This year's legislative session is over. But the work is not complete. And with a special session...
First Day of Special Session Coming to a Close
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The House and Senate gaveled in their special session Monday afternoon to...
Denali Commission May Need to Return $15 Million
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau
The Denali Commission may have to return $15 million in federal funds. The Commission carried over the funds from...
Governor’s Letter to Legislature Draws Rise from Leadership
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Tuesday, Governor Sean Parnell put more distance between himself and the Senate Majority – making it less likely...
Science Center Grant to Aid Longliners, Sperm Whales
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
Sperm whales in Alaska have learned how to seek out longline fishing gear as a source for easy meals....
Threatening Song Lyrics Lands Student 45-Day Suspension, Possible Expulsion
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Hundreds of South Anchorage High School students stayed home from school today because of violent threats from a...
Group Will Sue Fish and Wildlife Over Pacific Walrus Status
Associated Press
An environmental group has given formal notice that it will sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list Pacific walrus as...
New Information Released on Stevens Crash
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
New information released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board indicates that pilot Terry Smith was in control...
Legislature, Governor at Odds Over How to End Special Session
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
The House, Senate and Governor are still at odds over how to get to an adjournment of this...
Governor Establishes Fourth Saturday in July as Ted Stevens Day
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Friday, Governor Sean Parnell at a bill signing ceremony established the fourth Saturday in July as Ted Stevens...