Anchorage Economic Forecast Continues Upward Trend
For the second time in three days, Anchorage was treated to a positive economic forecast for 2012. While the numbers varied between the state department of labor and the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation reports, the shared projected trend was reassuring.
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IPHC Sets Catch Recommendations for 2012
The commercial halibut catch will drop by just over 18 percent coast wide this year. The International Pacific Halibut Commission voted on the limits at the end of its annual meeting this [Friday] Morning. Southeast is the only area in Alaska that will actually see a small increase, after several years of steep reductions.
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Legislature Researching DNR’s Mission Change
Legislators are looking into the Alaska Department of Natural Resources move to change their mission statement. Representative Berta Gardner is the democratic whip in the House representing midtown Anchorage. She says legislators have asked for a research report on the matter.
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Oil and Gas Taxes Could Be Separated
The Parnell Administration is ready to talk about separating oil and gas taxes. Two years ago, the governor vetoed a bill that would have collected revenue from each product independently.
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In a time when election year politics appear to have taken over Washington, what are the prospects for Alaska issues this year? The next Talk of Alaska will be a chance for Alaskans to share their concerns with Senator Mark Begich.
KSKA: Tuesday, 1/31 at 10:00am
Corey Rossi; and the ASD Budget
The topics up for discussion this week include: Corey Rossi resigns amid game law charges; Fairbanks militiamen back in federal court; ASD cuts $6.2 million in this year’s proposed budget; Southcentral Alaska moose dying; the upcoming municipal elections; Renda reaches Nome; Chugiak man arraigned after running down two pedestrians in a truck; Len Anderson’s upcoming retirement.
KSKA: Friday, 1/27 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 1/28 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 1/27 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 1/28 at 5:00pm
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There are only so many hours in the day in which to balance a career, a family, a social life, and all the other obligations that go along with being a well-rounded person – how to juggle it all with grace? And, what happens when there’s a new baby or an illness added to this mix? We’ll take a look at how employment policies do or don’t support working families with our guests…
KSKA: Tues 1/31 @ 2pm & 7pm
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Coming up this week, plenty of news from the Fish Board meeting last week in Petersburg, and on the other side of the Gulf, snow crab is on hold because of advancing sea ice, which is also causing problems for the Pollock A-Season fishermen.
KSKA: Friday, 1/27 at 2:30pm
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The Endangered Belugas of Cook Inlet
Dr. Leslie Cornick from Alaska Pacific University studies beluga communication, diet, and travel patterns to report on the health of the Cook Inlet beluga population. She shared new information from recent studies at the Alaska Zoo’s Wildlife Wednesday lecture series on December 14.
KSKA: Thursday 1/26 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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Alaska Winter Hazards, from Cabin Fever to avalanches. Waking up in the morning with the conviction that mother nature wants you dead is never more plausible than in the midst of the cold, dark Alaska Winter. What it takes to survive on the next Hometown, Alaska. Participate in the live call-in Wednesday 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
KSKA: Wednesday 1/25 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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President Obama: State of the Union Address
President Obama delivers his State of the Union address. Facing into an election year, the President is expected to continue pushing Congress on his economic agenda. The GOP response will be given by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
KSKA FM & 360 North TV Channel 7.3: Tuesday 1/24 at 5:00 pm
Alaska News Nightly: January 27, 2012
Oil and Gas Taxes Could Be Separated, Legislature Researching DNR’s Mission Change, Anchorage Economic Forecast Continues Upward Trend, IPHC Sets Catch Recommendations for 2012, Mastiffs, Fish, Hermit Crab Rescued From Knik Home, Birth Defect Rate Lowering In Alaska, AK: Going to Extremes, 300 Villages: Old Harbor
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