Sullivan, Young Call for Anchorage to Support 8(a) Program
Anchorage needs to take a more active role helping Alaska Native Corporations keep their 8(a) business development program. That was the message...
Gas Might Be in Cook Inlet, but Delivery on Peak Days Still Challenging
While a recent report from the Department of Natural Resources shows about 10 years of natural gas is available in Cook Inlet, there...
Coalition Sues to Extend Roadless Protection to Tongass
Environmental and tourism groups along with the organized village of Kake are suing to extend nationwide roadless area protection to southeast Alaska’s Tongass...
Senate to Vote on Health Care Christmas Eve
Leaders in the US Senate announced on Tuesday that they’ll vote on a health care bill early Christmas Eve day.
Libby Casey, APRN –...
Senate Prepares for Health Care Vote
The Senate took a key vote on health care legislation early Monday morning that sets up passage of the bill on Christmas Eve.
Libby...
Researcher Gets Mixed Results on Fish Quota Work
A researcher who said he wanted to get a "fisheye view" of whether it helps or hurts fish stocks to parcel out fishing...
Hate Crime Charges Filed in Anchorage Case
Federal hate crime charges have now been filed against an Anchorage couple who allegedly harassed a Native man downtown.
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
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Obama Releases Disaster Funds for Kodiak
President Barak Obama on Friday declared a major disaster for the Kodiak Island Borough in the wake of October storms. The declaration will...
Natural Gas Facility Damaged by Fire
Photo provided by Deputy Chief Mike Keenan, Mat-Su Borough.
Fire and explosions have damaged a natural gas processing facility near Anchorage. No one was...
Bethel to Revisit Damp Status
Petition sponsors in Bethel say they have collected enough signatures to ask Bethel voters to return the city to a damp alcohol status. ...
Clock Winding Down on Senate Health Bill
The clock is counting down in Washington for the Senate to pass a health care overhaul before the Christmas holiday. Democrats still say it...
Retirement Lawsuit Headed to Trial
The state’s $11 billion lawsuit to help cover the shortfall in the Public Employees’ and Teachers’ retirement system will go to trial next...
Outgoing Pipeline Coordinator Calls for End to State Battles
Urging lawmakers to put an end to what he calls a civil war within state government, outgoing gas pipeline coordinator Harry Noah on...
Irwin Defends Gas Line Projects
Commissioner of Natural Resources Tom Irwin addressed some of the same issues as Harry Noah in the afternoon session of the committee meeting....
Parnell Releases Budget Plans
Governor Parnell on Monday gave the public its first look at the budget that will be before the legislature during next year’s session....
Sarah Palin Wows Crowd at Elmendorf
Photo by Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage
Sarah Palin spent Sunday afternoon signing copie of her book, Going Rogue, at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage.
Alaskans with...
House Passes Spending Bill; Alaska Benefits
The US House passed a massive spending package on Thursday that contains hundreds of millions of dollars for Alaska. The omnibus combines 6 spending...
Finance Reform Passes House; Young Skips Vote
The House has also passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s financial regulatory system. Congressman Don Young was one of only two members of...
Revenue Forecast Released
State department of Revenue commissioner Patrick Galvin today released the revenue forecast for 2010 and 2011. Galvin said 2009 was a wild ride...
Two More Cruise Ships Will Bypass Alaska
Two more cruise ships will stop sailing to Alaska in the summer of 2011.The Royal Princess and Holland America’s Ryndam will shift to...