Tag: APRN: Alaska News
Agreement Streamlines Water Quality Improvements in Rural Alaska
Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager announced Thursday the signing of an agreement that will make it easier to fund water quality improvement projects in rural Alaska villages.
House Votes to Bar FDA Approval of Genetically Modified Salmon
The U.S. House has voted to bar the Food and Drug Administration from approving genetically modified salmon for human consumption.
Congress Members’ Financial Disclosure Forms Made Public
Alaska’s congressional delegation annual financial disclosure forms were made public Wednesday.
State Encouraging Alaskans to Fill Seafood Processing Jobs
The State of Alaska is stepping up efforts to encourage Alaskans to apply for the hundreds of open seafood processing jobs spread out across the
state.
Oceans Council Developing Strategic Action Plans
Residents attended to give their input to the National Oceans Council officials.
Program Will Help Protect Alaska Native Lands
A new fund, designed by an Alaska Native Steering Committee, will provide a vehicle for Alaska Native tribes and Alaska Native non-profits to protect the land, waters and wildlife integral to their way of life.
Cruise Delayed After Norovirus Sickens 142
A recent norovirus outbreak onboard the Alaska cruise ship Sea Princess sickened more than a hundred passengers.
Fire Island Wind Project Take Step Forward
Anchorage-based Chugach Electric Association's board has approved a set of terms and conditions for the project to supply the electric utility with power from the wind farm.
Alaska Visionary Dies at 72
Bill Noll, an Alaska entrepreneur and former Mayor of Seward, passed away suddenly on Monday in Anchorage. Noll was 72.
Is it Time for a New Treaty with Alaska Natives?
Once again we are hearing calls to change the 40-year-old Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The corporations formed under the Act have become major players in the state’s economy, and with their partnerships they are spreading around the world.
Port Moller Test Fishery to Start on Friday
Late this week a fishing vessel begins sampling the fish headed into Bristol Bay past Port Moller.
Identity Released for Soldier Found Dead in Home
The identity is also out on that soldier from the 4-25th found dead at his home more than a week ago in Anchorage.
Military IDs Four Elmendorf-Richardson Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
The identities have been released on the four Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson soldiers kill by a roadside bomb Saturday in Afghanistan.
New Clinic Reverses Trend and Seeks Medicare Patients
Most Anchorage health clinics refuse new Medicare beneficiaries, but last Friday a new clinic opened in Anchorage that only takes Medicare clients.
Bering Sea Chinook and Chum Bycatch
The Bering Sea groundfish trawl fleet began catching more and more salmon at the turn of the 21st century. Meanwhile, Yukon River salmon runs began to dwindle. On the next Talk of Alaska, we’ll hear what is being done to reduce salmon bycatch, and talk about whether it’s enough.
British Ambassador Touring Alaska
The British Ambassador is visiting Alaska. Sir Nigel Sheinwald plans to go to Sitka today and to Prudhoe Bay later this week. Monday, the Ambassador was taken on a tour of the Pebble mining area, by Anglo American, and also met with United Fishermen of Alaska to discuss the proposed mine.
State Anticipates Weak Yukon King Return
The State Fish and Game department anticipates another weak king salmon return to the Yukon River, and this spring announced the complete closure of commercial fishing.
Redistricting Board Approves New Boundaries
Monday, the state Redistricting Board approved new boundaries for legislative districts. Lawsuits are likely. The new maps also will face federal review to be sure they do not dilute Native voting power.
Measure to Stop Mining Activity in Lake, Peninsula Boroughs May Go to Voters
A ballot measure to stop any mining activity that damages salmon streams in the Lake and Peninsula Borough has been certified to be put before the voters.
Lynch Found Guilty in Shooting of Wife, Daughter
The verdict is guilty for Kip Lynch, the soldier who was accused of shooting and killing his wife and daughter last year in Anchorage. Lynch testified that he had no memory of the incident after shooting himself in the head afterwards.