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Sealaska arranges for credit protection after data stolen
Published July 23, 2008
JUNEAU -- Sealaska Corp. arranged credit protection service for its shareholders after company data was stolen from one of its employees.
Three humpback whales found dead in lower Cook Inlet
Published July 23, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- Three humpback whales found floating in the waters of lower Cook Inlet were probably preyed upon by transient killer whales.
Schumer says Democrats will win Alaska Senate race
Published July 23, 2008
WASHINGTON -- New York Sen. Charles Schumer says Democrats are confident of victory in the Alaska Senate race, even though incumbent Sen. Ted Stevens has been in office for nearly four decades.
Alaska House reaffirms gas line vote
Published July 23, 2008
JUNEAU -- The Alaska House of Representatives reaffirmed its approval for awarding a license to TransCanada Corp., which is pursuing a multibillion dollar, 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline project.
Whaling captain sentenced in firearms case
Published July 23, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- The U.S. Attorney's office in Anchorage reports that a North Slope whaling captain has been sentenced in federal court for possessing a firearm.
Permits approved for Juneau runway extension
Published July 23, 2008
JUNEAU -- Juneau's planning commissioners have approved permits for expanding the runway at the capital city's international airport.
Breast cancer rates in Alaska Natives stabilize
Published July 23, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- The unexplained increase in breast cancer rates among Alaska Native women may finally be leveling off.
Small quake reported in Juneau
Published July 23, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- The Alaska Earthquake Information Center is reporting a small earthquake in Southeast Alaska.
Role-playing puts Strykers in touch with Mideast culture
Published July 23, 2008
FORT IRWIN, Calif.— The National Training Center is known for its quick pace, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part.
Alaska House approves TransCanada gas line proposal
Published July 22, 2008
JUNEAU -- Members of the Alaska House of Representatives voted 24-16 in favor of TransCanada’s gas pipeline proposal tonight after hours of lively debate.
New Alaska Public Safety commissioner denies sexual harassment claim
Published July 22, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- Alaska's new Public Safety Department commissioner said Tuesday he has been unfairly accused of sexual harassment and that his accuser three years ago was a longtime acquaintance with whom he had a friendship outside the office.
Fire destroys Trident fish processing plant in Chignik Bay
Published July 22, 2008
ANCHORAGE -- A large fire destroyed the Trident Seafoods processing plant in the Alaska Peninsula village of Chignik Bay.
Oil market bill's future dim despite big vote in U.S. Senate
Published July 22, 2008
WASHINGTON -- The Senate voted 94-0 Tuesday to move ahead on legislation to curb speculation in oil markets. But any hope of bipartisanship to pass the bill is likely a mirage.
USS Juneau to visit Alaska namesake
Published July 22, 2008
JUNEAU -- The USS Juneau will visit its Alaska namesake city to honor the state's 50th anniversary of statehood.
Bristol Bay fisheries patrol issues citations
Published July 22, 2008
KODIAK -- The Bristol Bay fishery trooper patrol boat has been kept busy this summer.