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Congress lets states block some Planned Parenthood money
Associated Press
The Senate has voted to let states block federal family planning money from going to Planned Parenthood affiliates and other abortion providers.
Searching for signs of Seward in DC
Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media – Washington D.C.
Exactly 150 years ago, on March 30, 1867, the United States signed a treaty to buy Alaska from Russia. The treaty changed the course of Alaska history, but did it leave any mark on the city where it was signed?
Naknek Electric sues former manager for $1 million over embezzlement allegations
Dave Bendinger, KDLG – Dillingham
The Naknek Electric Association has filed a lawsuit against its former longtime manager Donna Vukich, seeking $1 million in damages. NEA alleges Vukich used the company credit card for personal expenses going back more than a decade, and says she is no longer cooperating to pay back the embezzled funds.
Immigration agents round up 84 in Alaska, Washington, Oregon
Associated Press
Immigration authorities say agents rounded up 84 people – including 60 with criminal records – during a three-day operation in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Ask the Energy Desk: What about wave and tidal energy in Alaska?
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
When you think about renewable energy in Alaska, what comes to mind? Probably wind, which contributes to about 3 percent of the state’s power generation. And maybe solar panels, which are starting to gain momentum. But there’s also the potential for what lies along 6,500 miles of coastline.
Formerly all-Boeing Alaska Air to keep Airbus jets for ‘foreseeable future’
Tom Banse, Northwest News Network – Oregon
Alaska Airlines executives say the integration of former rival Virgin America is proceeding on track. Parent company Alaska Air Group updated Wall Street analysts on the merger at an “Investor Day” briefing in New York City on Wednesday.
Bill would halve Gov. Walker’s pension bond authority
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO – Juneau
Alaska is projected to owe public workers more than $6 billion more in pensions than it has in assets. So state officials are looking for ways to save money.
Specialty crop grant deadline approaches
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Tis the season for specialty crop grant applications. The grants are part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s effort to expand certain crops and are distributed by the state Division of Agriculture.
Hanneman realizes dream with national championship win
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Super Tour spring series cross country ski races continued in Fairbanks last (Weds) night with national championship skate technique sprints.
Bethel organizers prepare for Cama’i Dance Festival
Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK – Bethel
The 2017 Cama’i Dance Festival begins tomorrow at the Bethel Regional High School. The weekend-long cultural celebration marks the largest annual gathering of Alaska Native dance in the world.
