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Angoon, lawmakers clash over hydro projects
Ed Schoenfeld
Fishermen may get relief from commercial trucking rules
Matt Lichtenstein PETERSBURG-AK (2010-01-26) Alaska may ease commercial vehicle registration rules for fishermen who move gear and small vessels short distances by road. The State Department of Transportation’s proposed rule-change comes in response to concerns from the fishing fleet. Matt lichtenstein reports: © Copyright 2010, Narrows Broadcasting Corp.
Kookesh comments raise ethics questions
Deanna Garrison KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-25) Some Craig City Council members are upset over recent comments by the state senator. They claim Sen. Albert Kookesh suggested that state funding for community projects could be jeopardized if the council opposed Sealaska lands legislation. The Angoon Democrat represents Senate District C, which includes Craig and most of Prince of Wales Island. He also serves as the Sealaska board president. © Copyright 2010, Rainbird Community Broadcasting
Audit: Gravina access not improved despite $56 million spent
Deanna Garrison KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-21) A legislative audit of the Gravina Access Project finds that although the state had spent more than $56 million on the project by May of last year, access from Ketchikan to its airport has not improved. The audit is also critical of the state’s decision to proceed with construction of a new road on Gravina Island without first deciding whether it will build a bridge to connect to that road. © Copyright 2010, Rainbird Community Broadcasting
Activist booted off state cruise-ship science panel
Ed Schoenfeld
Rep. Peggy Wilson Focuses on Transportation and Redistricting during 2010 Session
Tony Gorman WRANGELL (2010-01-20) Representative Peggy Wilson has a lot on her plate going into this year's legislative session. After working to improve Alaska's health, education, and social services systems, the Wrangell Republican will shift her focus to the transportation system. Wilson's district consists of Wrangell, Petersburg, and Sitka and smaller communities like Port Alexander and Elfin Cove. That list could grow after this year's Census. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more on how Wilson plans to tackle these issues along with bringing more land to the Borough of Wrangell. © Copyright 2010, Wrangell Radio Group
Assembly drops tobacco tax proposal
Deanna Garrison KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-19) The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly Monday night snuffed out a proposal to institute a new borough tobacco tax. Member of the public speaking at the assembly meeting uniformly opposed the proposal to put the tax to a public vote. © Copyright 2010, Rainbird Community Broadcasting
Wrangell, Petersburg leaders hope to meet with Angoon officials
Joe Viechnicki
Image by Joe Viechnicki Wrangell Mayor Don McConachie and Petersburg Mayor Al Dwyer listen to the discussion over hydro-electric power development in Petersburg's city council chambers Thursday.
PETERSBURG, AK (2010-01-19) Elected officials from Wrangell and Petersburg hope to visit Angoon to discuss proposed hydro-electric power development in Thomas Bay north of Petersburg. The three communities all sought the same federal permit for a power plant at Ruth Lake one of three proposed hydro sites in the remote mainland bay. Wrangell’s borough assembly and Petersburg’s city council met last week in Petersburg and discussed the possibility of a collaboration between the communities on building Ruth Lake, if Angoon leaders can be convinced to give up the permit for the site. © Copyright 2010, Narrows Broadcasting Corp.
Wrangellites Reflect on MLK Day
Tony Gorman
WRANGELL (2010-01-17) January 18th marks the observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. There are those who think of the day as a way to honor the civil rights leader's works of peace and equality. To others, it's another day off from work. In Wrangell where there are very few African Americans, locals have overlooked the racial aspects of Dr. King's works and recognized the overall picture. KSTK's Tony Gorman spoke with Wrangellites to see what Dr. King and his holiday means to them and filed this audio postcard. © Copyright 2010, Wrangell Radio Group
Wrangell Chamber of Commerce Faces Closure
Tony Gorman WRANGELL (2010-01-17) The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce is on the edge of ceasing operations due to the lack of funding. The 100 year-old entity has been able to overcome its troubled financial past to sponsor the city's biggest events. KSTK's Tony Gorman has more on the Chamber's current situation. © Copyright 2010, Wrangell Radio Group
Capital projects top Kookesh session list
Ed Schoenfeld
AK Mental Health Trust proposes new land exhange
Matt Lichtenstein PETERSBURG-AK (2010-01-15) The Alaska Mental Health Trust is taking a major land exchange proposal to Forest Service and Congressional officials in Washington DC later this month. The plan is aimed at resolving conflicts between the trust mandate to make money off its lands and the concerns of neighboring residents in Southeast Alaska. However, as Matt Lichtenstein reports, the uneven acreage in the latest version of the exchange could make it a tough sell. View detailed map of lands proposed for exchange
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Bill Thomas targets energy, budget
Ed Schoenfeld
Ketchikan residents discuss social ills
Maria Dudzak KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-14) About 300 people gathered at the Ted Ferry Civic Center Tuesday night to voice their opinions about social issues facing the First City. Organizers are hoping this will be the first in a series of discussions. © Copyright 2010, Rainbird Community Broadcasting
Alaska Airlines seeks to reduce Ketchikan overheads
Deanna Garrison
Image by Alaska Airlines An illustration of Alaska Airline's RNP technology.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (2010-01-14) Alaska Airlines is in the process of rolling out new procedures that it says will reduce the need for its flights to overhead Ketchikan. The airline says the changes will allow flights to land more precisely and with lower visibility minimums. © Copyright 2010, Rainbird Community Broadcasting
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