Alaska Electric Light and Power has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to investigate the feasibility of a Sheep Creek hydroelectric project.
Archives for February 2013
House votes to block federal gun control regulations
The Alaska House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that would make it a felony for federal agents to enforce new gun control measures within the state.
Forest Service expanding comment period for Tongass
The Forest Service will allow the public more time to comment on the Tongass Land Management Plan.
Malaspina to celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Ferry system
The ferry Malaspina will take a celebratory trip through Southeast Alaska in early May.
Tuesday Newscast 2/26/13
Johnston found guilty of criminal mischief and trespass, not guilty of arson
A Juneau jury on Monday found 19-year-old Ashley Johnston guilty of criminal mischief and criminal trespass, but not guilty of arson in connection with vandalizing Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park last summer. The seven men and five women on the panel deliberated for an hour on Friday afternoon and most of the day on Monday, or eight…
Juneau Afternoon 2/26/13
Tuesday at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon, Pat Moore hosts. Ken Fix will join us to talk about tonight’s Planetarium presentation on Stars and Our Sun, as well as upcoming programs at the Marie Drake Planetarium; Sarah-Lynn Tabachnik will introduce Colleen McKenzie, one of this year’s AWARE Women of Distinction and give some details on…
Justice Sotomayor Chastises U.S. Attorney For Race Baiting In Drug Case
Usually when the United States Supreme Court refuses to hear a case, it does so without a lengthy opinion.
Scientists May Have Uncovered Ancient Microcontinent
The remains of a small continent have been hiding right under our noses for the past 85 million years or so.
Plains Will See Second ‘Crippling, Historic Blizzard’ In As Many Weeks
Just a week after a blizzard swept through an area from Western New Mexico to West Texas, another system is dumping record snowfall today.