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Obama Administration announces new rules for Arctic drilling
Rachel Waldholz, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The Obama Administration Thursday issued new regulations covering offshore drilling in the Arctic.
Sullivan on Trump VP vetting; ‘I was probably as surprised as you’
Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Is Donald Trump considering Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan for Vice President? A piece by People magazine speculating the Senator may be on the list of potential VP picks was ricocheting around social media yesterday. So, what does the Senator say?
Alaska House spokesman charged with assault; now unemployed
Associated Press
An Alaska legislative official says the Alaska House majority spokesman facing assault charges is no longer employed by the state.
Walker faces recall effort in response to budget vetoes
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO – Juneau
Governor Bill Walker faces a potential campaign to recall him from office. Joe Miller backs the effort. He was the runner-up in the 2010 U.S. Senate campaign and 2014 Senate Republican primary.
Mat-Su reacts to Walker’s budget vetoes
Ellen Lockyer, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Fallout from Governor Walker’s veto pen is hitting the Matanuska Susitna Borough hard. Borough officials are now grappling with a budget shortfall caused by millions of dollars in reduced state funding.
An Uncertain Future:Â Tom Walsh
Eric Keto, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
This week, Alaska’s Energy Desk is spotlighting those who have been affected by the downturn, as part of the series An Uncertain Future. Tom Walsh arrived in the state 36 years ago after his boss at an oil company told him his paycheck was moving to Alaska and asked if he wanted to go with it.
Kotzebue’s Fire Chief arrested for DUI while driving City vehicle
Emily Russell, KNOM – Nome
Kotzebue’s Fire chief is appearing in court today after being arrested on Saturday for drunk driving.
Troopers say man’s 2015 disappearance suspicious
Associated Press
Alaska State Troopers say a Big Lake man’s disappearance last year is suspicious and they are investigating it as a death.
Feds call out Juneau schools website for inaccessibility to people with low vision, deafness
Quinton Chandler, KTOO – Juneau
The federal government is cracking down on the Juneau School District because its website discriminates against people with disabilities. People living with conditions like low vision and deafness use special features on their computers to make surfing the web possible.
Peonies and murals to brighten Pioneer Avenue
Casey Marsh, KBBI – Homer
Since May, murals have been popping up around Homer’s main commercial street, Pioneer Avenue. This is thanks to the Peonies on Pioneer Mural Program. The six-week program was led by an out of state art consultant with help from Bunnell Street Arts Center, and a handful of local artists.
