Monthly Archives: February 2009
Soul to Soul: Feb 28, 2009
Here's the music playlist from the Feb 28, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
Board of Game considers expanding predator control
The state Board of Game has begun work on a stack of proposals - many of which involve predator control. Among other things,...
Legislature considers task force to handle stimulus funding
A bill read into the state Senate today would set up a special task force to deal with the state’s needs and response to...
Mid-size Alaska communities may miss out on stimulus transportation funds
Many of Alaska’s mid-size communities will miss out on some of the transportation money from the massive economic stimulus package. Anchorage will get its...
Senators Murkowski and Begich introduce bill for direction drilling under ANWR
Alaska’s Senators have introduced a bill that would allow directional drilling to tap oil under the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Republican Lisa Murkowski...
Former K-300 manager indicted on 25 counts
The Former Manager of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Race, Staci Gillilan, has been indicted on 25 criminal counts. Gillilan was arrested last spring...
Legislator requests details of Department of Law’s investigation into price fixing
Anchorage Representative Pete Peterson has requested the Department of Law’s input into the federal investigation of price fixing among ocean shipping companies. ...
100th anniversary of first Alaska National Wildlife Refuge
Today is the 100th anniversary of the first National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Some of the first areas to be added to the system...
Stimulus funding may increase broadband Internet service to the bush
The federal stimulus legislation may help rural Alaska upgrade broadband service for faster internet connection, but organizations need to be ready to act quickly.
Lori...
Troopers greet avalanche season with series of safety workshops
Alaska’s avalanche season is underway and Alaska State Troopers are hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of mountain backcountry travel. Beginning tomorrow, troopers...
Alaska News Nightly: February 27, 2009
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New KSKA schedule launches Monday
KSKA's broadcast schedule is changing this coming Monday, March 2. Here's where you can learn more:
KSKA Schedule Change information packet (PDF, 1MB) -- this...
The city's changing face shines bright at Rondy event
Anchorage's Rondy celebration may have arisen from the city's past, but today's festival has a lot of contemporary events, including one that expresses the...
Stage Talk: L.A. Theatre Works
Hosts Mark and Jean welcome the new general manager of the Anchorage Concert Association, Jason Hodges. A native of Fairbanks, Hodges discusses what his...
Night Music: February 26, 2009
Here’s the music playlist from the February 26, 2009 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the...
Alaskans may have been victims of anti-trust violations
The federal government is expanding its investigation of price-fixing schemes, as a former executive with a shipping company heads to federal prison on...
Governor Palin supports parental consent bills
Governor Palin today gave her public support to two bills in the legislature that would require parental consent before an underage girl could have...
UAF to house Ted Steven’s congressional collection
Archives spanning former Senator Ted Steven's 40 year Congressional career are on their way to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The material is being...
Senator Begich weighs in on rural Veterans’ affairs
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony today on the challenges of caring for veterans in rural parts of the country. Alaska Democrat Mark...
Climate change conference taking place in Homer
A two-day climate change conference sponsored by the Alaska Marine Conservation Council is taking place in Homer. By the end of the event, attendees...