Tag: Steve Heimel
Mud-Slides and Flooding Hit Taylor and Steese Highways
Heavy rain and flooding has caused mud-slides that have closed areas of the Taylor Highway around Mile 114, and there have been washouts and flooding on the Steese Highway near Circle, between miles 152 and 158. The state Transportation department says it's working on it.
Unalaska Prepares, But No Tidal Wave
It turned out there was no tidal wave Thursday night, but there was plenty of preparation in Unalaska after the sirens rang out following a 7.3 earthquake 108 miles east of Atka at 7:10 p.m.
Obama Releases Oil Due to Supply Disruptions
Thursday morning, the Obama Administration announced it was releasing 30 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and the price of crude on the futures market went down $5 a barrel.
Military Memorial Service for Four Killed in Afghanistan
On Wednesday, the Military Police on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson had a memorial ceremony for four of their number who died on June 4 while training Afghans for patrol duty in Laghman Province.
“Arctic Imperative” Concludes With Investment Discussion
The "Arctic Imperative" conference concluded yesterday in Girdwood with talk of future investment options.
AK@100, Part One
Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00am
What sort of place will Alaska be in 2059, after one hundred years of statehood?
Federal Government Encourages Shellfish, Finfish Production
The Obama Administration announced its Marine Aquaculture policy today, making it official that the federal government will encourage the production of shellfish and finfish in U.S. waters.
Alaska News Nightly: June 9, 2011
Red Tape Over Palin Emails Irks State Legislators, Search Ends for Missing Talkeetna Woman, Federal Government Encourages Shellfish, Finfish Production, Snowy Owl Rehabilitated and Released in Barrow, and more...
Identity Released for Soldier Found Dead in Home
The identity is also out on that soldier from the 4-25th found dead at his home more than a week ago in Anchorage.
Military IDs Four Elmendorf-Richardson Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
The identities have been released on the four Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson soldiers kill by a roadside bomb Saturday in Afghanistan.
British Ambassador Takes First Trip to Alaska
British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald is visiting Alaska for the first time, and he has a lot on his plate.
Alaska News Nightly: June 7, 2011
Copies of Palin’s Emails Will Be Available to Public, British Ambassador Takes First Trip to Alaska, DOD releases IDs of soldiers killed in Afghanistan, Mountain Sickness Keeps Ranger Patrol Busy, and more...
Bering Sea Chinook and Chum Bycatch
The Bering Sea groundfish trawl fleet began catching more and more salmon at the turn of the 21st century. Meanwhile, Yukon River salmon runs began to dwindle. On the next Talk of Alaska, we’ll hear what is being done to reduce salmon bycatch, and talk about whether it’s enough.
British Ambassador Touring Alaska
The British Ambassador is visiting Alaska. Sir Nigel Sheinwald plans to go to Sitka today and to Prudhoe Bay later this week. Monday, the Ambassador was taken on a tour of the Pebble mining area, by Anglo American, and also met with United Fishermen of Alaska to discuss the proposed mine.
Redistricting Board Approves New Boundaries
Monday, the state Redistricting Board approved new boundaries for legislative districts. Lawsuits are likely. The new maps also will face federal review to be sure they do not dilute Native voting power.
Fort Wainwright Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
A Stryker Brigade soldier based out Fort Wainwright has been killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan.
Elmendorf-Richardson Soldier Found Dead in Home
A soldier in the 4-25th at Elmendorf-Richardson was found dead in his home Tuesday. No identity or cause of death has been announced yet.
Getting Offshore Oil, Gas Rigs to Cook Inlet Proving Difficult
Efforts to get an offshore oil and gas drilling rig up to Cook Inlet continue to run into snags. One has made it as far as Canada, but it's not clear what it going to happen to it next.
Congressional Issues with Senator Mark Begich
Alaska’s future role in Missile Defense, the treatment of our veterans, the federal role in oil and gas development and coastal zone management are among the issues Senator Mark Begich has been working on.
TSA Official Meeting With Alaska Social Service Providers
Wednesday, an official from the Transportation Security Administration will meet with Alaska social service providers in an effort to find ways to make airport security procedures less intrusive and traumatic. The TSA is responding to prodding from Senator Mark Begich, who has called TSA officials on the carpet a few times in Washington.