Tag: Alaska
ASD Superintendent Search Down To Two Finalists
The search for the next Anchorage School District superintendent is down to two finalists. Thursday, the board announced the names and described the final selection process, which includes a community forum with each candidate.
NPFMC Considers Requiring Active Participation for Crab Fishery
Who should profit from the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands crab fisheries? That was the big question at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council meeting over the weekend.
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.
Dupre Back For Second Solo Denali Attempt
Lonnie Dupre is back in Alaska for a second attempt at climbing Denali solo in the month of January.
The Great Christmas Tree Challenge is Underway in Bristol Bay
The local college campus in Bristol Bay is asking area residents for a little piece of their Christmas tree.
Alaska Soldier Dies in Washington Helicopter Accident
An Alaska man is one of the fatalities in a helicopter accident that took four lives. Joint Base Lewis-McChord has released the names of the four Army aviators killed when two helicopters crashed during training at the Washington Army base.
Congress Wrestles With Payroll Tax Holiday Funding
Democrats and Republicans are wrestling over how to pay for continuing the payroll tax holiday that’s been in affect this year.
Ft. Wainwright Losing 62 Civilian Jobs
Fort Wainwright will lose up to 62 civilian jobs in the coming year as part of the Army’s share of cutbacks intended to reduce federal spending and the nation’s budget deficit.
Chenault Speaks On Alaska Gas Line Project
The speaker of the State House does not have encouraging news on prospects for an Alaska gas pipeline.
Big Chunk Super Project Near Pebble Deposit
The Pebble Mine is the most talked about and controversial proposed mining project in Southwest Alaska but it’s not the only project being looked at.
Subsistence-Only Herring Zones Proposals Fail in Sitka
Two proposals to establish subsistence-only zones for herring in Sitka Sound failed to win recommendation from the Sitka Fish & Game Advisory Committee in a contentious meeting last week.
Richard Nelson’s Alaskan Miracles
Cultural Anthropologist, Richard Nelson, records bird sounds near Westchester Lagoon, during a visit to Anchorage © 2011 Clark James Mishler
National Group Supports ANWR Development
One of the largest bipartisan groups of state elected officials will campaign in favor of petroleum development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Behavior Risk Survey Moving Work Out-of-State
The Department of Health and Social Services is carrying though with plans to close the office that gathers raw data for its annual Behavior Risk Survey.
Popular Beach May Have High Mercury Levels
This time of year, the tidal flats of Sandy Beach are mostly used by dog owners trying to wear out their pooches. In warmer seasons, it’s a favorite place for castle-building kids, picnicking parents and the occasional pallet-powered bonfire.
Bethel Judge Again Under Fire For Questionable Behavior
A Bethel judge is once again under fire for inappropriate behavior. It’s known as ex parte communications and it’s a big no-no in Alaska’s Judicial Conduct Code. It’s when a judge communicates with just one side of a trial off-record. Bethel District Judge Dennis Cummings is being investigated for such allegations for the second time.
Court Upholds Alaska Tribal Government Sovereignty
On Friday the Alaska Supreme court agreed with a lower court and upheld Alaska tribal government sovereignty. The attorney who argued the failed challenge says such tribal immunity doesn’t legally exist.
APD Investigating Shooting Of Toddler
Anchorage Police continue to investigate the Sunday night shooting of a toddler who was sleeping in his bed when he was struck by a bullet fired in an adjacent condominium.
Ft. Wainwright Aviation Unit Returns to Fairbanks
A Ft. Wainwright based aviation unit that’s returned to Fairbanks was one of the last to leave Iraq, as the United States completes it pull out from the country.
USPS Delays Post Office Closures
The U.S. Postal Service will delay the closure or consolidation of thousands of post offices around the country, including five in Alaska.