AFN and Anchorage Chamber promoting rural business development
Thu, September 27, 2007
This year, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is putting new effort into its rural partnership program. On Monday, the chamber invited Alaska Federation of Natives President Julie Kitka, who described a business competition designed to promote much needed economic vitality in rural Alaska.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Veterans of 10th Mountain Division remember WWII from Juneau
Thu, September 27, 2007
The 10th Mountain Division suffered one of the highest casualty rates of World War II. But where others failed, the 10th made way for Allied victory in Italy. Members would later pioneer the ski industry and modern outdoor gear companies back in the U.S. Juneau is home to a few veterans of the skiing and climbing troops.
Katie Bausler, KTOO - Juneau
Alaska News Nightly: September 27, 2007
Thu, September 27, 2007
The U.S. Senate looks at the high victimization rate of Native Women. Plus, the state and federal government work to protect the Iditarod trail for generations to come. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.
Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS.
Water restrictions proposed in Alaska House could stop Pebble Mine
Wed, September 26, 2007
The second round of legislative hearings for House Bill 134 was held in Naknek yesterday. Almost 30 people from around Bristol Bay Borough and Lake and Pen Borough spoke about the bill — which would restrict water usage in the Bristol Bay watershed. It would prevent many large-scale developments, like the Pebble Mine, but it also could restrict smaller commercial enterprises in the future.
Anne Hillman, KDLG - Dillingham
Wade will remain in jail awaiting fraud trial; remains “person of interest”
Wed, September 26, 2007
This morning a U.S. District Judge in Anchorage moved Joshua Wade’s trial for bank fraud from November to January. Wade is also “a person of interest” in the murder of his neighbor, Mindy Schloss.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Public interest organization probing relations between VECO and Alaska legislators
Wed, September 26, 2007
The Alaska Public Interest Research Group wants to know just how big an influence oil services company VECO had over the Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT) that became law last year. They also want to begin assuring Alaskans of the independence of the legislature that will meet next month to reconsider the plan.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Agrium closing fertilizer plant on Kenai Peninsula
Wed, September 26, 2007
Agrium Incorporated announced yesterday it will shut down its Kenai nitrogen fertilizer facility. The closure means the layoff of 100 employees. Agrium says it has to close because of a shortage of natural gas supplies.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
Low income heating program warming up for 2007-2008 winter
Wed, September 26, 2007
The state has begun receiving federal money to assist low-income residents stay warm this winter. The Department of Health and Social Services today received $1.7 million for the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Last winter the state received more than $13 million for LIHEAP.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Mat-Su voters considering land use implications of Prop 1
Wed, September 26, 2007
Mat-Su Borough voters will be weighing the pros and cons of the Private Property Protection Act when they head to the polls next Tuesday, October 2. The question on land-use regulation in the Valley appears as Proposition One on the Borough ballot and the proposed ordinance would allow real property owners to sue the Borough if any future Borough law worked to reduce property values.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Museum of the North hosting modern/traditional Alaska Native art
Wed, September 26, 2007
Many tourists visit the University of Alaska Museum of the North to learn about Alaska’s history and heritage. This summer, they’ve also gotten to see the living tradition of Native artists on the cutting edge of modern art. Alaskans have only a few more weeks to see the special exhibit, which closes at the end of this week.
Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks
Alaska News Nightly: September 26, 2007
Wed, September 26, 2007
Residents of Naknek and Dillingham weigh in on a proposed state House bill that would make it impossible to develop the Pebble Mine. Plus, Alaska Native artists on the cutting edge of modern art at a special exhibit in Fairbanks. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.
Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS.
Kott found guilty on 3 of 4 counts; sentencing in December
Tue, September 25, 2007
Former state legislator Pete Kott has been found guilty of taking bribes from former VECO executives Bill Allen and Rick Smith. He was also convicted on charges of conspiracy and extortion, but acquitted on a charge of wire fraud.
David Shurtleff and Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Legislators call for investigation of VECO campaign activities
Tue, September 25, 2007
Two state Democratic lawmakers sent a letter today to Attorney General Talis Colberg and Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) director Brooke Miles, saying the state should be stepping up to investigate violations of campaign laws by VECO. Representatives Harry Crawford and Les Gara say alleged payment for polls and campaign fundraisers and reimbursing VECO executives for campaign donations would be clear election law violations. Crawford says they rise to criminal conduct that should not be subject to a one year statute of limitations that APOC is required to follow for misconduct going back more than a year.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Congress taking on Alaska’s airborne hunting regulations
Tue, September 25, 2007
Critics are taking aim at Alaska’s airborne wolf hunting program again. Today, California Democratic congressman George Miller unveiled what he calls the Protect America’s Wildlife (PAW) Act. It would clarify the 35-year-old federal Airborne Hunting Act to clamp down on wolf kills in Alaska.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC and Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ awarded to Alutiiq Museum director
Tue, September 25, 2007
The 2007 MacArthur Foundation Fellowships were announced today. The awards — which include a five-year grant totaling $500,000 — are sometimes referred to as “Genius Grants.” This year they were handed out to 24 individuals from a broad range of fields. Among the recipients is Sven Haakanson, executive director of Kodiak’s Alutiiq Museum.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Southeast Alaskans looking for regional landfill solution
Tue, September 25, 2007
Leaders of five Southeast communities have decided to move ahead with plans that could lead to a regional landfill. Local voters will get a say in what officials hope will be a cost-saving operation.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Alaskan prisoners (in Arizona) on lockdown following protest
Tue, September 25, 2007
More than 200 Alaskan prisoners refused to go back to their cells in an Arizona prison yesterday afternoon. Their protest led the Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona into “lockdown” mode Monday night. The lockdown continues this evening.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
U.S. House hears testimony on global warming effects in Alaska
Tue, September 25, 2007
The U.S. House Select Committee on Global Warming focused its spotlight today on how climate change is affecting Alaska and the Arctic. Alaskans and other experts were featured at an informal briefing on Capitol Hill. Panel chairman Ed Markey welcomed them and the information they provided.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
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