Ellen Lockyer, Alaska Public Media
APTI Reporter-Producer Ellen Lockyer started her radio career in the late 1980s, after a stint at bush Alaska weekly newspapers, the Copper Valley Views and the Cordova Times. When the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Valdez Public Radio station KCHU needed a reporter, and Ellen picked up the microphone.
Since then, she has literally traveled the length of the state, from Attu to Eagle and from Barrow to Juneau, covering Alaska stories on the ground for the AK show, Alaska News Nightly, the Alaska Morning News and for Anchorage public radio station, KSKA
elockyer (at) alaskapublic (dot) org | 907.550.8446 | About Ellen
300 Villages: Delta Junction
Now it’s time for 300 villages, AK’s weekly trip around the state. Can you guess what city closes its offices when the temperature hits 40 below zero? If you guessed Delta Junction, you’re right.
Man Dies In Anchorage’s Karluk Manor
New Year’s Day brought the first death of a client at Anchorage’s Karluk Manor alcoholic housing facility.
Sutton Residents File Complaint Against Coal Mine Development To DNR
Residents opposed to the development of a coal mine near Sutton have filed a citizens’ complaint with the Department of Natural Resources.
Anchorage Port Director Announces Retirement
Bill Sheffield is stepping down from his post as director of the Port of Anchorage project. Sheffield outlined his plans in a letter to Anchorage city officials this week.
Susitna-Watana Dam One Step Closer To Reality
The Alaska Energy Authority has taken the first step in bringing the Susitna – Watana Hydroelectric project to reality. Thursday, pre-application papers were filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which puts the project on a timeline for approval.
State Money Available For Those Looking For Future In Film
This year, Hollywood film studios sent crews to Alaska to shoot scenes for the movies, “On Frozen Ground” and “Big Miracle.”
RuralCap Working On Rural Energy Saving Upgrades
RuralCap, an organization which advocates for services for rural villages, has taken on the work of energy saving upgrades for many of Alaska’s most remote communities.
Native Center Gains Support For Youth Programs
Anchorage- based Alaska Native Heritage Center has been awarded a three year grant through the federal Administration for Native Americans Social and Economic Development Strategies Program.
“Muktukmas” Celebrates Sharing, Caring and Food!
Forget Wassail, Kris Kringle, Yule Logs and kisses under the mistletoe. This year, we have "Muktukmas," a brand new holiday celebration that embraces the ideals of sharing, kindness and lots of food.
Anchorage Storms Cause Widespread Electric Utility Damage
A series of high wind events in Anchorage over the past several days have meant power outages due to storm damage.
Rep. Gara Pushes For Laptop Donations For Foster Kids
The festivities of the holidays can serve as a bitter reminder to foster youth that they are separated from their own families.
EPA Issues New Mercury Emission Regulations
Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued new, strict, regulations on mercury emissions from coal fired power plants.
AK: A Visit with Seward Artist, Dot Bardarson
After four decades in Seward, one of Alaska’s best loved artists takes a look back at the events, and the environment, that shaped her life and her art. Dot Bardarson has long been an icon for her award winning watercolors and her work as a muralist, not to mention her days as a gallery owner.
Occupiers Make Statement at Port of Anchorage
Protesters managed to shut down a few terminals at ports in California, Washington and Oregon today, as part of the Occupy Wall Street movement to block ports on the West Coast.
Court Upholds Contempt Of Court Citation In Stevens Case
Federal prosecutors who tried US Senator Ted Stevens in 2008 have lost an appeal against a contempt of court citation.
Houston Man Arrested For Threatening State Trooper
A Houston man has been taken into custody for threatening a state Trooper, among other charges. Kenneth Champ, 48, who owns Champ Septic Pumping, is also under investigation for dumping raw human sewage into a creek that runs near his property.
‘One Anchorage’ Works To Put Equal Rights Initiative On Ballot
The advocacy group One Anchorage turned over more than 13,000 signatures to Anchorage’s municipal clerk on Thursday. “One Anchorage” wants to put an equal rights initiative on the next city ballot which will ensure the same rights for gay, lesbian and transgender individuals that are now guaranteed for women and minorities.
NPFMC Prepares To Set Groundfish Quotas
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council meets Wednesday in Anchorage. Groundfish quotas will be set before the panel adjourns next week.
Mat-Su Gravel Mining Concerns Get Fresh Look From Borough
Concerns about gravel mining in the Matanuska Susitna Borough are getting a fresh look by Borough authorities. The debate over gravel mining’s effects on the area has gone on for some years, prompted by fears that digging too deep may harm the water table.
Warm Weather Heightens Avalanche Danger in Southcentral
Recent high winds and unseasonable warmth in Southcentral Alaska have created prime avalanche conditions. The Chugach National Forest’s Avalanche Information Center’s Wendy Wagner is warning of considerable danger for all upper elevation slopes at Turnagain Pass.