Ostebo: Sequestration cost for USCG less painful in AK
Federal spending cuts known as sequestration will have less of an impact on the Coast Guard in Alaska than elsewhere in the country. That’s the word from Rear Admiral Thomas Ostebo, who is in charge of the Coast Guard’s District 17, which encompasses the entire state.
Iditarod teams face the windy Bering Sea coast
It’s getting close to the time when mushers will make some of their last moves. It’s only a matter of time before decisions on the trail turn into race results.
Great Programs All Week
Monday – Science and Health; Tuesday – Alaska Native and Native American films and series; Wednesday – Alaska Documentaries and Specials; Thursday – Alaska Public Affairs; Friday – Public Affairs and Weekly Wrap-up; Saturday – Music; Sunday – Best of the Week Documentaries
U.S. Senator Begich Speaks
Senator Mark Begich will address the Alaska legislature today at 11:00 am. Watch live on 360 North and 360north.org
States Take Sides As Court Revisits Voting Rights Act
Alaska, South Carolina and Texas are urging the Supreme Court to strike down the preclearance provision.
Hammonds want oil tax-cut ad pulled off TV
The widow of the late Gov. Jay Hammond wants a television advertisement that compares her husband to Sean Parnell taken off the air.
Fast ferry lawsuit could be settled before trial
The State of Alaska and German engine builders say they’re close to an agreement
Starting a Business – SBDC Weekly Workshop
We’ve teamed up with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (AKSBDC) to make their beginning workshop available to you on 360 North. Starting a Business will be available on 360 North television and on the web. Current scheduled broadcast times are: March 3, Sunday at 3:00 pm March 10, Sunday at 3:00 pm March 17, [...]
Sens. ask Obama to seek disaster aid for fishermen
A group of senators from New England, New York, Mississippi and Alaska is asking President Obama to request disaster aid for fisheries in their states.
Alaska House panel advances “Stand Your Ground” bill
The Alaska House Judiciary Committee advanced Big Lake Republican Mark Neuman’s “stand your ground” bill on Friday.
