Randall Sweeps Nationals at Kincaid Park
Kikkan Randall won today's classic sprint at the US Cross Country ski Championships at Kincaid park in Anchorage. The win gave her a sweep...
Bills Await New Legislative Session
Legislators will have at least 51 new bills before them when they go into session. The bills drafted since the end of...
Legislature to Consider Blocking Utilities for Passing Along Certain Costs
A bill ready to be introduced to the legislature on Friday for consideration this year would prevent utilities from billing customers for losses...
Bill Would Impact Public Assistance
Another legislative bill already under scrutiny could have wide ranging effects for state residents on public assistance.
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
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Obama Releases New Reforms for Leasing Program
The Obama Administration on Wednesday announced reforms to the nation’s onshore oil and gas leasing program. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says it means...
State Study Estimates Cook Inlet Gas Supply
Anchorage's Energy Task Force heard a preliminary report from the state on Wednesday saying that the Cook Inlet Natural Gas Reserve will be able...
Criminal Charges to Be Filed in Animal Deaths
Last month's tragedy at the Dillingham Animal Shelter where six dogs died while in the care of the city will result in criminal charges.
Mike...
Government to Limit Halibut Charters in 2011
The federal government will start limiting the number of halibut charter boats in Alaska next year. The national marine fisheries service on Monday announced...
Pick, Glick, Give Program Hits Early Snag
Alaskans filing their Permanent Fund Dividend applications in the first day or so of the New Year were frustrated by technical problems with...
Anchorage’s Randall Takes First in Championships
Kikkan Randall was on top of the podium again today at the US Cross Country Ski Championships in Anchorage. Randall won the 10...
Bligh Reef Tug’s Captain and Second Mate Relieved
The captain and second mate of the tugboat Pathfinder have been relieved of their duties as a result of the tugboat's grounding last...
Canadian Gas Pipeline Gets Panel’s OK
A Canadian natural gas pipeline between Alberta and the MacKenzie River delta took a big step forward on Wednesday, when an independent panel...
Updated Count on Pacific Walrus Posted
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is out with an updated count for Pacific Walrus. The agency estimates there are a minimum of...
Report on MacKenzie Valley Gas Plan Due Soon
The Canadian Government is due to release a long-awaited report on the MacKenzie Valley natural gas pipeline plan. The Joint Review Panel's report...
Diesel Almost Emptied from Bligh Reef Tug
Almost all diesel fuel from the undamaged tanks of a tugboat that went aground on Bligh Reef has been removed. Crowley Marine Services spokesman...
Report Reflects Glaciers’ Affects on Marine Environment
Glaciers do more than store water and provide spectacular scenery. They also lock massive amounts of nutrients in their icy depths - the original...
Redoubt Rumbling Again
Redoubt volcano is rumbling again. The volcano 100 miles Southwest of Anchorage produced several explosive events this spring, disrupting air travel and sending...
Kotzebue Gets Fish Donation
An Air Station Kodiak C-130 Hercules aircraft delivered thousands of pounds of fish to Kotzebue on Monday as part of a humanitarian mission.
Diana...
Tug Runs Aground on Bligh Reef
A tugboat ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound last night and ripped a hole in its keel, spilling diesel fuel....
Senate Passes Historic Health Care Bill
The US Senate has passed the Democratic-led health care reform bill. The vote split down party lines this morning: 60 Democrats...