Tag: Alaska
US House Republicans Plan To Reject Payroll Tax Cut Extension
Republicans in the U.S. House are rejecting a plan to extend the popular payroll tax cut Americans are now getting.
ConocoPhillips Receives Permit To Access NPR-A
The US Army Corps of Engineers has granted a permit to ConocoPhillips Alaska that will give the company access to the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Japan Tsunami Debris Arriving on West Coast
Debris from last March’s Japan tsunami has begun arriving on the west coast, much earlier than computer models predicted it would.
Pieces Coming Together For Historic Nome Fuel Delivery
The pieces are coming together for Sitnasuak’s historic fuel delivery later this month in Nome.
‘Occupy’ Protests Have Unexpected Impact In Wrangell
The West Coast “Occupy” movement could end up affecting the Southeast city of Wrangell. Shipping interruptions caused by port protests may delay a time-sensitive streetlight project in Wrangell.
Herring Limit Jumps After ADF&G Adjusts Ages
It could be a record year, at least in volume, for the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. A forecast released last week predicts the biggest harvest ever, at 29,000 tons.
Fourth Chinook Predicted in Southcentral
The National Weather Service is predicting another Chinook for Southcentral Alaska starting Tuesday.
Nikiski LNG Plant Gets Reprieve
The ConocoPhillips liquid natural gas plant in Nikiski that was moth-balled last month has gotten a reprieve.
BBNA Preparing Transit System Plan
The Bristol Bay Native Association is getting ready to plan a transit system for Bristol Bay. BBNA officials say the service could link people who live in Southwest Alaska’s outlying villages to regional hubs like Dillingham for work, medical care and other services.
Pat Douglas Selected To Replace Fred Torrisi as Dillingham Superior Court Judge
A local attorney has been appointed to replace retired Dillingham judge Fred Torisi. Pat Douglas is thoroughly familiar with the justice system there, as Mike Mason of member station KDLG reports.
Sunday Marked 40th Anniversary of ANCSA
Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971.
Chythlook-Sifsof Takes Bronze Medal in Snowboard Cross
It was a great weekend for Alaska's World Cup athletes. Snowboarder Callan Chythlook-Sifsof took a bronze medal in a team with Lindsey Jacobellis in the snowboard cross in Colorado.
Two Found Dead in Kipnuk
Two people are dead in the village of Kipnuk but authorities are saying little more about it. State Troopers say an infant was found alive in a home with two dead adults by a tribal police officer doing a welfare check requested by family members Sunday.
Winds Causes Power Outages in Turnagain Arm, Parts of Kenai Peninsula
Sunday's winds brought power outages to Turnagain Arm and parts of the Kenai Peninsula when wires were downed.
Conoco Phillips LNG Plant, Shut Down Less than a Month Ago, Will Start Up Again Next Month
Less than a month after it began shutting down, the Nikiski Liquified Natural Gas plant Conoco-Phillips has some more business. Details are being kept confidential but basically the company is buying gas from a producing well complex in Kenai owned by Buccaneer Energy.
Begich Chairs Hearing on Genetically Engineered Salmon
Alaska Senator Mark Begich yesterday got to use the power of his Commerce subcommittee chairmanship to aim some barbs at genetically engineered salmon. Begich and Senator Lisa Murkowski have introduced a bill that would ban interstate commerce of what they're calling "frankenfish."
Bad Cooper Landing Fishing Guide Leaves Town, Stiffs Clients
A fishing guide who left the state apparently also left his fishing clients in the lurch. Tom Murray, formerly of Cooper Landing, has been charged with theft and fraud after his business, Wise Guide Outfitters, sold fishing trips over the internet that allegedly didn't happen. Murray is also accused of running out on his debts in town.
Senate Confirms Judge Morgan Christen
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Judge Morgan Christen on Thursday to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The tally was 95-3.
Spending Bill Proposes Pipeline Office Cuts
The Federal Office that’s coordinating plans for an Alaska natural gas pipeline project takes a huge hit in a spending bill unveiled by the U.S. House over night.
Potential Norton Sound Health Aides Strike May Result In Job Loss
Community Health aides across Norton Sound learned today that they could lose their jobs if they go ahead with a strike on Monday.