Yearly Archives: 2011
The Spirit of Food
Cosmologists tell us that we are made of atoms born in super-novas. Our planet was spun into existence by creative forces, and our bodies know how to transform what we eat into what it takes to keep us going. People all over the world give thanks for this – some with every meal.
Russian Tanker Gets Jones Act Waiver
The Department of Homeland Security has granted a Jones Act waiver for the Russian tanker Renda to load gasoline in Dutch Harbor before heading through the ice to Nome.
Teen Found Dead In Bethel Park Identified
The 15-year-old boy who was found dead in a Bethel park has been identified. Bethel police say he is Kelton Atchak of Bethel.
Scientists Downgrade Cleveland Volcano Aviation Alert Level
Scientists have downgraded the aviation alert level for Cleveland Volcano from orange to yellow. The volcano lies on a major international flight path and it put up a 15,000 foot ash cloud on Thursday.
Boeing Wins Missile Defense Contract
Boeing Corporation beat out Lockheed Martin to retain its position as the prime contractor for the U.S. long-range missile shield, the Pentagon said Friday.
ADF&G Shows Interest In Bethel Subsistence Patterns
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is interested in researching Bethel resident’s big game subsistence practices.
‘Alaskan Wet Dog Race’ Set For 2013
It’s mushing season again, but one Alaskan is asking coastal communities to consider embracing a new kind of dog race. It involves teams riding personal watercraft more than 2,000 miles along the state’s Coastline.
Year In Review: Sitka, Anchorage and Juneau
In this last week of 2011, APRN and member station reporters from across the state have been reflecting on the stories of this past year that stood out for them. Some because they were important or difficult to report on, or as in this first story from Sitka because they were fun.
AK: Crab Bait Radio
Alaska is famous for its rough and tumble fishing industry. Some say you’ve gotta be tough to make it as a commercial salmon seiner. But that’s not always the case. Crab Bait Radio witnessed another side of seining last summer.
300 Villages: Houston
This week we’re visiting the town of Houston, a small community about 50 miles north of Anchorage on the Parks Highway and talking with Houston mayor Virgie Thompson. It’s a hot spot for buying fireworks for New Year’s Eve celebrations!
Alaska News Nightly: December 30, 2011
Russian Tanker Gets Jones Act Waiver, Teen Found Dead In Bethel Park Identified, Scientists Downgrade Cleveland Volcano Aviation Alert Level, Boeing Wins Missile Defense Contract, ADF&G Shows Interest In Bethel Subsistence Patterns, ‘Alaskan Wet Dog Race’ Set For 2013, Year In Review: Sitka, Anchorage and Juneau, AK: Crab Bait Radio, 300 Villages: Houston
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The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Coming up this week: Gulf fixed gear fishermen get a surprise cod opening to end the year; it looks like there'll be another herring fishery this spring in Behm Canal, and how sunlight makes spilled oil especially deadly to fish.
God’s Favorite at VPA
A Neil Simon comedy, loosely based on the story of Job, God's Favorite opens January 6 at Valley Performing Arts. This week on Stage Talk, Todd Broste who plays a messenger from God - "Sydney Liptop" - stops by to talk about the upcoming show in Wasilla.
KSKA: Friday 12/30 at 2:45 pm
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.
Girl Injected With Heroin Dies
The Anchorage girl who was injected with heroin by 26-year-old Sean Warner, died just after noon Thursday.
Vitus Marine Waiting For Decision On Jones Act Waiver
Vitus Marine, the company contracted to help get fuel delivered to Nome, is hoping to hear back Friday on the status of the Jones Act waiver for the Russian tanker Renda. The waiver is necessary for the tanker to be able to load gasoline in Dutch Harbor.
Part 3: Urban Hospitals in Alaska Reap Huge Profits
A new series of reports from the Alaska Health Care Commission look at the high cost of health care in the state. Private health insurance premiums are about 30 percent higher here than in comparison states.
UAF Returning Over 1,000 Union Organizing Letters
University of Alaska Fairbanks administrators are standing behind a decision to return more than a thousand union organizing letters.