State Health Department Prepares for Swine Flu
The State Health Department set up an Emergency Operations Center today to respond to the threat of the swine flu outbreak. There are no...
Mexican Consulate in Anchorage Fielding Calls About Flu Concerns
Health officials say it is only matter of time until the flu gets here, given the frequency of travel to and from Mexico and...
State Officials Prepare for Swine Flu
The state’s chief medical officer says there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Alaska, but he says it’s probable the deadly flu...
Swine Flu Creates Turbulence at Alaska Airlines
The swine flu scare is creating turbulence in the travel industry, including Seattle-based Alaska Airlines.
Tom Banse, Northwest News Network
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Alaska Legislators Talk Shop in DC
About a dozen legislators from Alaska are in Washington D-C attending a national conference on issues facing state legislatures.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Delegation Introduces New Version of Sealaska Lands Bill
Alaska’s Congressional Delegation introduced companion bills in the House and Senate Thursday proposing additional land selections in the Tongass National Forest for the Sealaska...
Democrats in Congress Push to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Democrats in Congress continued their push today (Thurs) ofan energy bill that would cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and develop renewable energy.
Libby Casey, APRN...
Alaska’s National Parks Receive Boost from Stimulus
Alaska’s National Parks will receive more than 21 million dollars from the Economic Recovery Act.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C.
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Commerce Secretary Seeking Comment on Halibut Fleet
The Secretary of Commerce is taking public comment on a proposed rule that would establish a limited-entry system for the guided sport halibut fleet...
Legislators Look Back on 90-day Session
When the legislature adjourned Sunday night with no special session in sight, lawmakers had a chance to look back on the first year they...
Juneau’s New Senator Wants New Office Building for Capital
A 45 million dollar state office building for downtown Juneau is now a capital city priority for next year’s legislative session. And Juneau’s new...
Indigenous Leaders Meet in Anchorage
Representatives from indigenous peoples all over the world are meeting this week in Anchorage to prepare for this winter’s climate treaty talks in Copenhagen.
Steve...
Juneau Has New Senator
The capital city finally has a new senator. Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell administered the oath of office to Dennis Egan last night, after the Senate had...
Court Halts Offshore Drilling Plans
A federal appeals court today put a stop to the Bush administration’s off shore lease plan that would have allowed oil and gas exploration...
Recession Takes Big Bite Out of State Tourism
Alaska tourism businesses are bracing for a rough season. With start up about a month out, it’s clear that the recession will have a...
Lawmakers Reject Ross
In a joint session today (Thursday) the legislature rejected the appointment of Wayne Anthony Ross as Attorney General by a vote of twenty three...
Palin Stars at Right to Life Dinner
Governor Sarah Palin is speaking during a right-to-life dinner in Indiana tonight. Its her first out-of-state trip for a political cause since the presidential...
Fight over Senate B Seat Continues
Governor Palin last night (Tuesday) added another person to her list of candidates for the Senate District B seat representing Juneau, businessman Alan D....
Senate Passes Stimulus Spending Bill
The economic stimulus bill is one step closer to the governor’s desk. The Senate passed the four hundred fifty million dollar spending bill today...
Salazar Hears Alaskans on Offshore Development
Supporters of offshore drilling gather as Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar listens to Alaskans at the Dena'ina Conventional Center in Anchorage. View more APRN...