Monthly Archives: August 2010

By Dave Donaldson

Ethan Berkowitz wants to give Alaskans a chance to buy a share in the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline.   Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

In the tight Republican primary Senate race between Lisa Murkowski and Joe Miller, a new vote count won’t come until Tuesday, the assigned day for tallying absentee and question ballots turned in so far.  But that doesn’t mean the campaigns are staying out of the news. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Vice President Joe Biden and U-S Senators are among those speaking at today’s memorial service for former Senator Ted Stevens.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

While the National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation of last week’s airplane crash that took the life of former Senator Ted Stevens,  many reports have centered on the crash at the Anchorage International Airport in 1978 that took the life of Stevens’ wife, Ann. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

President Obama has signed into law a bill that sends states more than $26-Billion for teacher salaries and Medicaid.  Alaska’s Governor requested the Medicaid money, but now says he doesn’t like the bill. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Alaska’s senators are split on the next United States Supreme Court Justice. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Representative Don Young says federal authorities have dropped their corruption investigation of him.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

The White House is pushing hard for a small business stimulus bill.  It would establish a $30-Billion lending fund for community and smaller banks that lend to local businesses.  It would also give 12-billion dollars in tax breaks. Continue reading →

Ed Schoenfeld

More people are sailing Alaska’s marine highway this year. Rider and vehicle numbers are up after dropping last year. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Alaska’s Democratic Senator Mark Begich’s decision to vote “no” on his party’s oil spill bill contributed to the legislation getting shelved today. Continue reading →