An Oct. 12 theft of bike lights at Glacier Valley Elementary School was caught on surveillance video.
Economy
Protesters slam Murkowski’s support for Arctic drilling
During Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s speech at the AFN Convention on Friday, protesters marched dressed as a salmon, a caribou and a walrus. They were calling out Murkowski for her support of Arctic oil drilling.
Obama administration cancels offshore lease sales, cites lack of interest
Gov. Walker said it’s like that door has been shut in Alaska’s face. “This hits us at our lowest time,” he said.
Wings of Alaska changes hands this weekend
Wings of Alaska will shut its doors after the last scheduled flight lands in Juneau on Friday, with Gustavus-based Fjord Flying Services taking over Saturday.
Utah housing expert who cut chronic homelessness 90% pitches Alaska solutions
Gov. Bill Walker says he’d “love for Alaska to be the first state without homelessness.” With a little inspiration from the state of Utah, some are hopeful that could become reality.
With $3B budget deficit, lawmakers eye oil tax credits
This week, state lawmakers gave a preview of the debate coming in January. The always contentious issue before the group is how Alaska should tax its oil and gas companies.
Thane Campground closes for winter, displacing homeless
“Going back to school cost me $1,100 and being homeless,” said Elliot Scott.
Congressional panel to hear criticism of EPA’s Pebble process
A U.S. House Committee plans to examine whether the EPA unfairly blocked the Pebble Mine in Southwest Alaska with a so-called “pre-emptive veto,” before the mine has even applied for permits.
Aleknagik celebrates new bridge over the Wood River
The town had long been divided between the north and south shores of Aleknagik, water or ice between.
Gov. Walker announces new tribal advisory council
Walker made the announcement Wednesday at the Alaska Federation of Natives and National Congress of American Indians annual conference in Anchorage.