Casey Kelly, KTOO - Juneau
Casey Kelly is a reporter at KTOO in Juneau.
Thieves Target Likeness of Sarah Palin
A likeness of Alaska’s most famous former governor has become a popular target for thieves in Juneau.
Nixon’s Moon Rock Creates Legal Battle
A long lost piece of moon rock, given to the State of Alaska by President Richard Nixon more than 40 years ago, is now the subject of a legal battle between the state and a former resident turned Deadliest Catch boat captain, who claims to have found it when he was a teenager.
Supreme Court Upholds Smoking Ban in Juneau
In a case that could have statewide implications, the Alaska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the City and Borough of Juneau’s smoking ban for private clubs.
Senators Weigh-In on Controversial Update to Juneau’s Floodplain Maps
City officials have asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to delay the update, citing concerns over the maps’ accuracy, as well as a lack of notice on FEMA’s 90-day public comment period, which ended Friday.
Hoonah Gets Federal Funds for Broadband Internet
Hoonah has embraced a federal stimulus program designed to make broadband Internet more affordable in rural Alaska.
Roadless Rule Exemptions Still Unclear
An Assistant State Attorney General says it’s unclear if exemptions to the federal government’s Roadless Rule actually allow road building in protected areas.
Parnell Vetoes Ban on Felons Serving on State Boards and Commissions
Governor Parnell has vetoed legislation that would bar a convicted felon from serving on a state government board or commission unless the conviction has been set aside.
Date Withheld for Next Batch of Palin Emails
The State of Alaska must still release another batch of emails from Sarah Palin’s time as governor. But don’t expect them anytime soon.
Palin Emails Reveal Struggle with Sudden Public Attention
Emails released today by the state of Alaska show that as Alaska governor, Sarah Palin struggled with the gossip about her family and marriage.
Red Tape Over Palin Emails Irks State Legislators
Another lawmaker has stepped forward to provide Alaska citizens access to more than 24,000 pages of emails sent and received by Sarah Palin while she was governor.
Copies of Palin’s Emails Will Be Available to Public
When the state releases more than 24,000 pages of former Governor Sarah Palin’s emails Friday, some legislators plan to make copies available to the public.
Lawmakers Scramble as Coastal Management Program Begins Shutdown
The shutdown of Alaska’s Coastal Management Program is underway, even as some lawmakers continue to work behind the scenes to save it.
Employees with the Division of Coastal and Ocean Management received layoff notices on Thursday. That followed letters on Tuesday to coastal districts and state agencies that participate in the program, informing them their federal grants had been terminated.