KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska aerospace company wants to increase its launch frequency to at least two or three launches per year. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports representatives from Alaska Aerospace Corporation spoke about their plans earlier this week at a town hall meeting in Kodiak. They told residents the advancement of small-launch vehicles…
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Alaska aerospace company wants to launch more satellites
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska aerospace company wants to increase its launch frequency to at least two or three launches per year. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports representatives from Alaska Aerospace Corporation spoke about their plans earlier this week at a town hall meeting in Kodiak. They told residents the advancement of small-launch vehicles…
Homer recall effort fails, council members retain their seats
Three Homer City Council members subject of a highly contentious recall effort will retain their seats. Each council member was voted on individually.
Climber dies of unknown illness descending Denali
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The National Park Service in Alaska says a climber has died on Denali, North America’s highest mountain. The name, gender and nationality of the climber were not immediately released pending notification of the climber’s family. Denali’s summit is at 20,310 feet (6,190-meters). The park service received a request for help at…
Walker narrows Legislature’s focus to the budget
The second special session has only one item, but governor wants lawmakers to address other issues later.
Homer and ACLU cut a deal after recall case ruling
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and the City of Homer have struck a deal following a recent court battle over a recent recall effort.
House pushes budget through and quits, leaving Senate few options and Republicans seething
Independent Gov. Bill Walker also criticized the House majority. “They did not get the job done for Alaska,” he said in a press release.
With one day left in special session, little public progress on budget
Senate President Pete Kelly said leaders should focus on the budget.
Treasurer for Alaska movie industry union charged in theft of nearly $200K
The former treasurer of an entertainment industry union that raked in money during Alaska’s film-making boom is charged with stealing nearly $200,000 from the union. Anchorage resident Ann Reddig, 62, was formally charged in federal court Friday with embezzlement and forgery.
Alaska warrant issued for Florida airport shooter
An arrest warrant was Wednesday for Esteban Santiago, 27, for failing to appear at a sentencing hearing on an earlier domestic violence charge in Anchorage.