In this newscast: House OKs Transcanada pipeline and considers rural energy relief; Sen. Cowdery resigns as head of legislative council — Sen. Elton replaces him; state’s new top cop denies harassment allegations; Juneau School District told to pay for more travel for student athletes. The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports…
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Captain, crew errors led to Empress grounding
National Transportation Safety Board investigators say a long list of errors by captain and crew led to the grounding of the Empress of the North in Icy Strait last year. John Ryan reports. Empress of the North at the Auke Bay ferry terminal last year, after the grounding that led to 206 passengers being evacuated…
Juneau Afternoon – Wed
Whooping Cough – Bill Harley
Online onboard: Alaska Airlines plans Wi-Fi servic
Alaska Airlines plans to experiment with onboard broadband internet service starting next month. The carrier will charge for the wireless service, although rates have not been set. Passenger advocates say Wi-Fi will be welcomed … with limits.
More people riding Southeast ferries
More people are riding state ferries in Southeast this summer. Figures from the marine highway system show both passenger and vehicle numbers up for the region’s ports. Officials credit schedule changes including increased fast ferry service to Sitka and more sailings from Prince Rupert.Related Link: Click here, then on “more,” to connect to the summer…
Juneau still conserving energy
The Juneau Electricity Crisis this spring caused people all over town to reduce consumption. After avalanches in April destroyed hydroelectric transmission lines and towers utility prices skyrocketed for a month while expensive diesel fuel powered the town. Alaska’s capital city made national news by reducing electrical consumption 30 percent. It’s been nearly two months since…
Juneau Afternoon – Tue
Girls Rock Science – Thunder Mountain High School
Monday newscast
In this newscast: Missile Defense test goes off on Friday; dearth of pink salmon in Southeast Alaska but lots of hatchery chums; Palin unveils “new direction” for state troopers while critics question Palin’s motivation for suddenly firing the state’s top cop; should state urge Exxon to pay interest on oil spill damages? The latest local,…
Juneau Afternoon – Mon
Juneau Explorers – Jeff Gere
One On One – Kim Poole
Kim Poole is the guest