Alaska Airlines and Mechanics Union Reach Tentative Agreement
Alaska Airlines and the carriers aircraft maintenance mechanics union along with related employees have reached a tentative agreement on a new, five-year contract, according to the Seattle Times. The over 600 union members still must ratify the agreement. That vote's expected next month.
Congressman Young Says War in Afghanistan Can’t Be Won
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, a mission that has cost nearly 18 hundred American lives, and many struggle to justify. Alaska Congressman Don Young has always opposed the war, he says America cannot win.
Sitka Crabber Rescued After Boat Sinks in Chatham
A search and rescue team from Angoon rescued a Sitka crab fisherman whose boat rolled over and sank in Chatham Strait yesterday (Thursday).
Alaska’s Senators Push Legislation to Protect Rural Post Offices
Alaska’s U.S. Senators are part of a congressional effort to stop the Postal Service from closing branches in rural areas.
Anchorage Municipality Withdraws Lawsuit over Knik Arm Crossing
Anchorage mayor withdraws lawsuit against Federal Highway Administration over Knik Arm Crossing project.
Fort Yukon Man Receives Presidential Honor
Yesterday in Washington, D.C., Clarence Lee Alexander of Ft. Yukon received the Presidential Citizen's Medal from President Barrack Obama. Alexander was one of this year's 13 recipients nationwide.
Probe Into Stevens Prosecutors Reveals Concealment But Does Not Call For Charges
A special independent investigator who probed into misconduct by prosecutors in the case of the late Alaska Senator Ted Stevens says they should not face criminal charges. Despite that the investigator found widespread concealment of evidence that could have helped Stevens mount his defense.
House Ethics Committee Extends Probe of Rep. Young
The House Ethics Committee is extending an investigation into possible violations by Rep. Don Young of Alaska. Today’s announcement was the first public confirmation that the ethics panel is probing into Young. The Congressman's office says the investigation centers around donations made to his legal defense fund and whether they exceed the legal limit.
Federal Highway Bill Gets Another Extension
Congress couldn't agree on re-authorizing the highway act. It melted down in the House, which just couldn't agree to get behind efforts by House...
NPFMC Take No Action on Chum Bycatch
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council began taking public comment yesterday on measures to reduce the number of Chum Salmon caught incidentally by the...
Sitka Herring Fishery Goes on 2-hour Notice
Still no herring fishery in Sitka, where the fleet remained on two-hour notice for a fourth day Friday. More samples will be taken Saturday...
Alaskan Dropped from FCC Board Amid Questions
An Alaskan appointed to a federal Communications Commission board, was dropped after a letter from Governor Sean Parnell's Chief of Staff asked for a...
Village Subsistence Fishermen Call for Bycatch Restrictions
Alaska villagers say it's time to crack down on the Pollock trawl fleet because it is intercepting too many salmon bound for their rivers. ...
Point Thomson Settlement Seen As Path to Gas Pipeline
Governor Sean Parnell today, (Friday) announced what is likely to be seen as a milestone in the development of North Slope Liquefied Natural Gas,...
Senate Finance Passes Scholarship Bill with Part of Fund Reserved for Needs-Based Assistance
The Governor will likely get a scholarship bill from the Senate, but not quite the one he wants. The Senate Finance Committee Friday approved...
EPA Appeals Board Lets Air Quality Permit for Chukchi Drilling Go Through, but New GAO Study Says Government Still Not Adequately Prepared for Arctic Offshore Spill
The air quality permits for Shell Oil's Chukchi Sea drilling plans have passed muster with an appeals board of the Environmental Protection Agency. A...
State Re-districting Board Revises Map to Comply with Voting Rights Act, Fairbanks District Still Stretched Out
The state Re-districting Board voted to approve a new map of legislative districts over the week-end. This is a revision of last week's...
Plane Crash Kills Miner’s Son, Sleetmute Tribal Leader
Richard I Wilmarth crashed his father's airplane at Red Devil Friday evening and he and his passenger both died in the crash. The...
Polls Say Sullivan Leads Anchorage Mayoral Race, Prop 5 Could Be Close
It's election season in Anchorage and you can't drive around the city without seeing signs for incumbent Mayor Dan Sullivan and challenger Paul Honeman....
Innovative Court Program Encourages Settlment in Divorce Cases
Divorce can lead to a messy and drawn-out legal battle. But in Anchorage, an innovative court program is helping divorcing couples settle their cases...