Chukchi Sea oil and gas lease sale sets records amid controversy
Wed, February 6, 2008
The oil industry showed it has an intense interest in the Chukchi Sea today, putting down record bids for an Alaska federal oil and gas lease sale. Some 667 bids brought $3.4 billion into the federal treasury.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Alaska Presidential caucuses burst at the seams
Wed, February 6, 2008
Alaskans showed up at the Democratic and Republican Caucuses across the state in big numbers last night. But traffic in Anchorage was snarled, keeping some of Alaska’s city folks from getting to the event and other sites were overwhelmed with the response.
Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage
McCain leads Republican race; Alaska’s representatives noncommittal
Wed, February 6, 2008
There are still more primaries and caucuses to come before there’s an official Republican presidential nominee. But Arizona Senator John McCain emerged as the clear front-runner after winning contests in 9 states and picking up 601 delegates yesterday. Those wins yesterday and in other contests this year have forced other Republican senators to reconcile themselves to the possibility of having a President McCain in the White House.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
Murkowski presses energy secretary for Alaska renewables
Wed, February 6, 2008
Senator Lisa Murkowski today urged U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to follow through with a grant program aimed at developing alternative energy projects that could benefit rural Alaska, and she urged more aid for geothermal projects.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington DC
Rising crime rates subject of Chief Justice’s annual address
Wed, February 6, 2008
Chief Justice Dana Fabe today told the legislature that the state courts are actively working to reduce crime in the state. In her annual State of the Judiciary address, Fabe said the courts are trying to “do things better.”
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Alaska Attorney General issues opinion on McGuire corruption charges
Wed, February 6, 2008
In an Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) investigation, the Alaska Attorney General’s office has issued a legal opinion in support of Senator Lesil McGuire and her claim she did nothing wrong in accepting consulting work from Providence Hospital in 2003.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Quest fans remember 25 years of people, sleds and dogs
Wed, February 6, 2008
Members of the Yukon Quest community gathered in Fairbanks last night to share memories of the race they helped start 25 years ago.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Alaska News Nightly: February 6, 2008
Wed, February 6, 2008
Today’s Chukchi Sea oil and gas lease sale was a record-setter for the federal government. Plus, Alaskans caucused in huge numbers last night. In Anchorage, a traffic jam prevented many from even reaching the site. 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.
State of the Judiciary 2008
Wed, February 6, 2008
Chief Justice Dana Fabe gave this year’s State of the Judiciary address today at the capitol in Juneau. Attached is a complete recording of the speech for those that would like to hear her comments in full.
Chief Justice Fabe was Alaska’s first female Supreme Court justice starting in 1996 and became the state’s first female Chief Justice beginning in 2000. You can discover more biographical details at Wikipedia and at the Alaska Courts site.
The speech runs about 26 minutes. APRN’s Dave Donaldson recorded the event.
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