GCI to expand internet service in rural Alaska
GCI plans to extend its network to ten more communities in northwest Alaska by the end of 2016.
CIRI holds the federal government to a decades old promise
A bill by Senator Murkowski could allow the federal government to uphold a deal made in the 70’s by transferring protected lands to Cook Inlet Region Incorporated.
A lesson in archaeology at the Dena’ina culture camp of Kijik
An archaeologist teaches kids how to excavate and about the history of Kijik, and its inhabitants.
Goldbelt names new CEO
Elliot “Chuck” Wimberly will serve as Goldbelt’s new president and CEO.
State crime bill makes reporting crimes safer for sex workers
The state’s omnibus crime bill eliminates sex workers’ barriers to reporting crimes.
Petersburg community joins discussion on local wilderness area
A conservationist group is trying to build a better picture of three wilderness areas in Southeast.
Researchers are watching sockeye sizes
Scientists and fishermen are scrutinizing smaller sockeye.
Lt. Gov. Mallott urges legislature to act on budget
“It needs to happen now, because we are at a critical juncture,” Mallott said. “And this governor is dedicated to the proposition that he will keep dealing with the legislature until that is done.”
Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander advances to finals in Olympic trials
Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander crossed the finish line in the women’s 5,000-meter semifinals at the U.S. Olympic Trials with a time of Her 15 minutes, 27.13 seconds.
Stedman, nine other lawmakers, face no election challenges
A fifth of Alaska legislators running this year face no opposition. One is Sitka Sen. Bert Stedman, who faces no contest – for the second time.
Murkowski: GMO labeling bill inadequate for salmon buyers
The bill would allow GMO food manufacturers to satisfy the mandate by placing a QR code on their labels. To get information, a consumer would scan the code with a smart phone, which would lead to a web page.
Video: Tom Walsh is confident things will turn around in Alaska’s oil industry
Alaska has lost more than 2,000 jobs in the oil and gas industry since last year, as the state faces its first real recession in nearly three decades. Tom Walsh is a founding partner of Petrotechnical Resources Alaska, an oil and gas consulting firm.
Late night fire engulfs Cascade Street home
There was at least $100,000 in estimated damage. The cause remains under investigation.
Obama administration announces new rules for Arctic drilling
“At first blush it does appear the federal government is creating additional cumbersome regulations that will make it more challenging to entice companies back to the Arctic when oil prices rebound,” said an Alaska Oil and Gas Association representative.
Sullivan: ‘I was probably as surprised as you’ by VP buzz
Sullivan said he has no idea where the idea came from, and that he plans to focus on serving the state and the Senate. He said he as no plans to be vice president.
Gov. Walker faces recall bid backed by two-time U.S. Senate candidate Miller
The petition must gather roughly 70,000 signatures in 180 days before the recall would be placed on the ballot.
Art born of math on display in Anchorage exhibition
“It’s sort of this idea that the relationship between mathematics and nature and how they’re inextricably entwined,” said artist Bill Lee.
Video: Tony DeHaven can’t afford to lose his job
Alaska has lost more than 2,000 jobs in the oil and gas industry since last year, as the state faces its first real recession in nearly three decades. Tony DeHaven can’t afford to be out of work. He has two teenage kids at home with their college years just around the corner.
New Weather Service website offers superlocal forecasts
However, some Alaskans have already expressed confusion with the new look, broken bookmarks, missing information, and apparent unfriendliness of the new website.
Kotzebue fire chief arrested for DUI in city vehicle
A police officer found one crushed and one half-full beer can on the driver side floor of the vehicle. His blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit.