Casey Kelly, KTOO - Juneau
Casey Kelly is a reporter at KTOO in Juneau.
Young Fishermen Exploring Leadership Roles
With oil and gas issues dominating Alaska politics, it can be easy to forget that as many as 20,000 people work in the state’s commercial fishing industry every year. That’s six to 7,000 more jobs than on the North Slope. So as many fishermen near retirement age, the next generation is looking to step into leadership roles.
Coastal Management Bill Introduced in State House
A bill re-establishing an Alaska Coastal Management Program has been introduced in the state House of Representatives. House Bill 325 closely mirrors a citizen’s initiative that’s on track for a statewide vote later this year. Lawmakers can pre-empt the measure by passing substantially similar legislation.
Egan’s Retirement Choice Bill on the Move
A state Senate panel has advanced a bill giving Alaska’s public employees a choice of retirement systems.
APOC Blasts Bill Changing Campaign Disclosure Rules
Members of the Alaska Public Offices Commission today (Tuesday) blasted the legislature for a bill that would ease the state’s electronic campaign disclosure requirement.
Electronic Campaign Filing Bill Hits Snag
A bill easing a requirement for certain political candidates to file campaign financial disclosure reports electronically hit a snag Monday afternoon.
State Could Save Billions With Pension Reserve Fund, Analyst Says
The state could save more than $5 billion in future payments to the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System by immediately putting $2 billion into a pension reserve fund, according to Legislative Fiscal Analyst David Teal.
ACMP Initiative Verification Marches On
More than 60 percent of signatures collected by the group behind a citizen’s initiative to revive the Alaska Coastal Management Program have been verified by an initial computer review.
Businessman, Statehood Bell Ringer Derr Passes Away
Longtime Juneau businessman and Chamber of Commerce luminary Romer Derr passed away last week at the age of 75. He’s being remembered not just for his efforts to improve Juneau’s economy, but for his participation in the Capital City’s first ever statehood celebration.
Parnell Defends Not Placing Wildlife Official On Leave
Governor Sean Parnell on Thursday made his first public comment on the resignation of controversial state wildlife official Corey Rossi.
Sea Party Spent At Least $100K On Petition Drive
The group behind a citizens’ initiative to re-establish an Alaska Coastal Management Program spent more than 100-thousand dollars on its nearly month-long signature gathering effort.
Coastal Management Petition Submits Nearly 34,000 Signatures
Backers of a citizens’ initiative to re-establish an Alaska Coastal Management Program have submitted nearly 34,000 signatures to the state Division of Elections.
Wildlife Official Charged With Hunting Violations
Governor Sean Parnell is not commenting on Thursday’s resignation of Corey Rossi, head of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Wildlife Conservation Division. Rossi was charged Thursday with 12 misdemeanor counts related to an illegal bear hunt in 2008.
ACMP Initiative Backers Scramble To Get Signature
Backers of a citizen’s initiative to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program have unleashed a full-court press to collect nearly 26,000 signatures needed to put the measure on this year’s statewide ballot.
State Releases 2012 Forecast For Taku River Chinook
For the sixth time in seven years, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is projecting a directed commercial fishery for Taku River King salmon in 2012.
Groups Still Seeking Holiday Donations
The holidays are upon us and several local non-profits are looking for some elves to help Santa deliver a little Christmas cheer to area families.
ACMP Initiative Sponsors Frustrated By Delays
Sponsors of a citizens’ initiative to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program are frustrated by the Parnell Administration’s apparent foot dragging.
Outside Forces Present Challenges For Alaska Economy
Outside forces – like the European debt crisis and turmoil in the Middle East – present both challenges and potential for Alaska’s economy.
Additional Charge To Be Considered Against Leone
The investigating officer for a hearing into last year's fatal Coast Guard helicopter crash off the coast of Washington State says he'll consider an additional charge of dereliction of duty against the crash's sole survivor, Lieutenant Lance Leone.
Kids Learn the Lost Art of Tinkering
Ethan Madsen is seven years old – almost eight – and a regular at “the Saturday Thing.” “I built a rocket. I kind of mess around with recycling and put it together and see what I can build,” he says.
Politics of Climate Change Subject of Conference
Like it or not, discussions about climate change in the United States are awash in politics