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Supporters: lower power bills could be part of new ‘net meeting’ law signed by Dunleavy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed into law Tuesday a piece of legislation designed to increase renewable energy options, lower utility costs for Alaskans, and reduce the state’s dependence on natural gas through a system known as “net metering.”. The governor was joined by bill sponsor...
Copper River Seafoods Named 2023 Alaska Manufacturer of the Year
Pictured left to right: DCCED Commissioner Julie Sande; Copper River Seafoods CMO Cassandra Squibb; CFO Brandi Zeman; and Executive VP Bryan Kimball. Copper River Seafoods is the Manufacturer of the Year for 2023, an award presented by the Made in Alaska program within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED).
Midday Report - August 13, 2024
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Two dead whales were discovered in Southeast Alaska this July, and at least one probably died after being struck by a vessel. The sun remains at the peak of an eleven-year activity cycle and a recent spike in sunspots is lighting up aurora activity. And nearly 400 people turned out for a 5K run and walk to raise awareness about Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous people in Anchorage.
Power-line problem triggered brief but broad outage across Southcentral Alaska
A power-line problem near Wasilla Monday night triggered a brief but large-scale outage across much of Southcentral Alaska, as utilities automatically dropped customers to prevent a blackout. Chugach Electric spokeswoman Julie Hasquet said Tuesday that the outage, which began at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, ultimately affected about 45,000 of the...
Tongass tree will ‘deck the halls’ of Washington, D.C.
A tree from Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest has been chosen for this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree near the White House. Last month, the U.S. Forest Service and D.C. officials met in Wrangell to decide which one will become “The People’s Tree,” gracing the grounds of the Capitol lawn.
Ridge of high pressure leads to sunnier skies the next few days
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Things are drying out across the region, as a ridge of higher pressure builds into the southwest. Ridging will lead to sunnier skies for Southwest, Southcentral and Southeast in the coming days, with slowly warming temperatures. SOUTHCENTRAL: Areas of fog are evident this morning across parts...
Alaska’s News Source anchor Mike Ross announces retirement
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - From hurricanes to earthquakes and reporting with humanity, empathy, and grace, longtime news anchor and reporter Mike Ross has earned a reputation as one of Alaska’s most distinguished journalists. Mike joined Alaska’s News Source and KTUU in 2006. Mike is a staunch advocate for balanced,...
Economic impacts of mining in Alaska include wages, taxes and career training, report says
Alaska’s mining industry supported 11,800 jobs and $1.1 billion in total wages in 2023, according to a report commissioned by the Alaska Miners Association and Alaska Metals Mines. The four-page report, by the McKinley Research Group, uses data from 2023 and earlier years to calculate the economic impacts of one of the state’s largest industrial […]
Invasive Species Threaten Alaska’s Wildlife and Economy
Along the Chester Creek Trail in Anchorage, a hidden threat lurks beneath the surface. Invasive species, some of which have been present for decades, are harming local wildlife and disrupting the food supply for fish. Biologist Tim Stallard is on a mission to identify and mitigate these non-native plants. The...
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