Obama Wants to Boost Education Funding
Mon, February 8, 2010
The Obama Administration wants to boost education funding, even as it calls for belt-tightening throughout federal government. It also wants to re-work the way states and school districts get money, awarding those trying to improve and showing progress rather than based on population formulas. It’s already running one new program, but Alaska didn’t apply for the money.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Board of Fisheries Ask Legislature to Review Permitting Process
Mon, February 8, 2010
Environmental threats to the world famous salmon fisheries in Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine have prompted the Alaska Board of Fisheries to ask the Alaska Legislature to review the permitting process.
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
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Point Hope Caribou Hunters Found Guilty
Thu, February 4, 2010
The three men on trial in Point Hope for wasting Caribou meat were found guilty today. Aqquilluk Hank, Chester Koonuk and Roy Miller Junior were tried in a makeshift courtroom this week in Point Hope’s community center. The case dates back to 2008, when state troopers said numerous caribou were left to rot on the tundra when they should have been salvaged.
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
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Authorities Investigate Bird Killings in Sitka
Thu, February 4, 2010
What began with the death of a swan last month in Sitka’s Starrigavan Valley has turned into spree of protected bird killings.Federal and state authorities are investigating the shooting of six bald eagles on popular trails around Sitka. One of the dead birds had been recently released by the Alaska Raptor Center.
Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka
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Obama Administration Finishes Missile Defense Review
Wed, February 3, 2010
The Obama Administration has finished a review of missile defense that includes plans for Fort Greely in Delta Junction. The first-ever Ballistic Missile Defense Review was made public this week. It offers no surprises and continues the Administration’s current direction.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington, D.C.
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Report Paints Bleak Picture of Alaska’s Hunger Problem
Wed, February 3, 2010
A new report is painting a bleak picture of Alaska’s hunger problem. The study shows 74 thousand people in Alaska receive food aid each year that includes 31 thousand children. The report, called ” Hunger in America 2010″ is released every four years and includes extensive demographic data on the problem in each state.
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
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Fuel Survey Exposes High Prices in Alaska
Tue, February 2, 2010
The results of a statewide survey released this week shows Alaskans pay considerably more for their fuel than the rest of the U.S. It also showed high price variations among communities within Alaska.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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Persily Makes His Case at Senate Confirmation Hearing
Tue, February 2, 2010
Larry Persily, President Obama’s nominee to be the Federal Coordinator of the Office for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, and Patricia Hoffman, appointed to be an Assistant Secretary in the Energy Department, faced questioning by the Senate Energy Committee Tuesday at their confirmation hearings.
President Obama’s choice to lead the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects faced a handful of Senators in Washington today (Tuesday) and assured them an Alaska gas line has a future.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington, D.C.
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TransCanada, Exxon Want Shippers to Bid on North Slope Gas
Fri, January 29, 2010
TransCanada and Exxon-Mobil on Friday formally filed their request to take the Alaska Pipeline Project to possible shippers to bid for space on the state-licensed project to take North Slope natural gas to market.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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ANC Police Looking for Child Abductor
Fri, January 29, 2010
On Friday, the Anchorage Police announced they are investigating three attempted child abductions occurring over the last two weeks.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Missing: Personal Information on Thousands of Alaskans
Thu, January 28, 2010
Personal information about more than 77,000Alaskans is missing — and officials are concerned that it might have been the result of identity theft. The people involved were teachers, state employees or retirees in 2004 or earlier. Attorney General Daniel Sullivan says accountants with Price Waterhouse Coopers were doing contract work for the state in a lawsuit against Mercer, Inc. the state retirement system’s former actuary. Price Waterhouse Coopers has accepted responsibility for the lost documents — and has agreed to cover the cost of protecting those whose information could have been compromised. Sullivan says the company will pay for credit monitoring or credit security freezes — and it will reimburse any Alaskans for losses as a result of the security breech. He says there’s no indication that any of the information has been misused.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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Obama Supports Opening New Offshore Areas to Exploration
Thu, January 28, 2010
President Obama’s message in last night’s State of the Union address of “more jobs” and incentives for small businesses struck a chord with Alaska’s Congressional Delegation. The president also singled-out opening up new offshore areas to oil and gas development – a line met with standing applause by both Alaska’s senators.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Safety Team Detonating Explosives in Fairbanks
Wed, January 27, 2010
A multi agency public safety team has begun detonating explosive materials found at a Fairbanks residence. The operation is happening outside a home where Dane Koponen, was injured in a blast earlier this month.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Legislature Considering Natural Reserve Along Holitna River
Wed, January 27, 2010
A bill being considered by the Legislature would create a natural reserve along the Holitna River. It would be the first time the Legislature creates a reserve for hunting and fishing. The bill is sponsored by Representative Bob Herron a Democrat of Bethel along with Representative Mark Neuman, a Big Lake Republican. A public hearing on the bill was held on Tuesday in the House Fisheries Committee.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
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Begich Slams GOP on Confirmation Process
Tue, January 26, 2010
Senator Mark Begich – an Alaska Democrat – is accusing Senate Republicans of holding up the confirmation of the US Marshal for Alaska, but Republicans say that’s not true, and he’s over-reacting.
Correction: The office of Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) says the confirmation of Robert Heun as U.S. Marshal for Alaska is being intentionally held up in the Senate.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Judge OKs Agreement in Sexual Abuse Claims
Tue, January 26, 2010
A judge has signed off on a compensation agreement between the Catholic Diocese of Northern Alaska and about 300 people who filed claims of sexual abuse by clergy. The $9.8 million settlement hammered out in Diocese bankruptcy proceedings, means victims will be paid.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Supreme Court Decision Prompts Response in Juneau
Mon, January 25, 2010
The reaction to last week’s Supreme Court decision that could open up political coffers to corporate money is mounting in the state capitol this week. The Senate Judiciary Committee has announced that it will hold at least one hearing on the subject to help determine the decision’s effect on Alaska politics.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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Harris Drops Out of GOP Race
Mon, January 25, 2010
Former House Speaker John Harris has withdrawn his name from the list of candidates running in the Republican gubernatorial primary this year. Harris filed for the office immediately after former governor Sarah Palin resigned from the office last July. He says the party now has three other strong candidates in the race, and he still has a job to do for his district this year.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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