Dept. of Energy May Not Wait for Legislature
The US Department of Energy appears unwilling to wait for next year's legislative session for a possible override of Governor Sarah Palin's veto of...
Navy Laying Out Plans for Arctic
The US Navy is laying out plans for the warming waters above Alaska as shipping and resource development opportunities increase. Climate models predict the...
Palin Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Announcement
Sarah Palin returned to work as Alaska's governor today in Kotzebue. She visited the arctic community to sign a bill aimed at strengthening the...
Stimulus Spending to Help Fish, Too
Fish as well as people are expected to benefit from another round of federal stimulus funding that's headed to Alaska.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
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Parnell Assembling New Administration
Since Friday's announcement that he will take over the governor's office in less than three weeks, Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has been very busy...
Murkowski “Deeply Disappointed” in Palin
One of the strongest responses to Governor Palin's decision to resign came from Senator Lisa Murkowski. Her office put out a statement, saying the...
Palin Quits, Shocking Alaskans
Governor Sarah Palin announced this morning that she is resigning. Speaking from her home in Wasilla, the governor says she has no interest in...
Homer Rep Surprised by Decision
Homer Representative Paul Seaton's (R) reaction to today's announcement that Governor Sarah Palin will be resigning was one of surprise. Seaton says he didn't...
Fish and Wildlife Service Opposed to Doyon Land Swap
A controversial idea to swap land between the Native regional corporation Doyon Limited and the federal government is unlikely to move forward. The Environmental...
Salmon Fishing Closed in Mat-Su this Weekend
Sport fishing for king salmon is closed this holiday weekend in many of the most popular fishing creeks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The closure notice...
Villagers Protesting Salmon Rules
The Native Tribe in the Marshall is protesting fishing restrictions imposed by the State of Alaska. On Friday six boats went fishing for King...
Obama Team Coming to Alaska
Five of President Obama's top cabinet secretaries will visit Bethel next month as part of a "rural tour." The group includes Energy Secretary Steven...
Lawmakers To Review High Fuel Prices
Three state lawmakers want hearings on a bill aimed at stemming high fuel prices. Democratic Representatives Pete Peterson and Chris Tuck of Anchorage and...
Fishing Spots Closing
Disappointing king salmon runs in Southcentral Alaska have resulted in sport fishing closures in many a popular fishing hole.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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US Supreme Court to Hear Weyhrauch Appeal
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Bruce Weyhrauch's appeal. Weyhrauch is one of the former Alaska state legislators charged with corruption. He...
Exxon Not to Appeal Spill Decision
Plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez oil spill case got some good news over the weekend. Exxon has decided not to appeal a recent ruling...
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Permafrost Case
The US Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a Fairbanks Borough case. The question is how permafrost lands should be classified under federal...
Young Criticizes New Energy Bill
Alaska Congressman Don Young (R) says the climate change and energy bill passed by the House of Representatives Friday is nothing more than a...
Health Care Reform Heating Up in DC
On Capitol Hill work on health care reform is reaching a fever-pitch, but with Congress going on recess next week, crafting a health care...
President Obama Opens Local Push for Health Care Reform
President Obama's grassroots team in Alaska launched an effort on Thursday to convince state residents to back health care reform. The state office of...