The terminal of the Trans Alaska Pipeline system is at “risk of a serious accident or incident in the near future.” That’s a main takeaway of a sweeping 180-page report that was published in April, detailing wide-ranging safety concerns at the Valdez Marine Terminal, where North Slope crude is loaded onto ocean tankers. The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company says it’s …
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Midday Report May 16, 2023
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Ice jam flooding continues to threaten communities downstream on the Yukon River. Encampments in public spaces around Anchorage have been growing since the city’s biggest shelter scaled down and the weather warmed up. And The Alaska Senate passed a bill on Monday that would allow the state to develop land for carbon …
Read More »Navy missile cruiser stops in Kodiak as part of Northern Edge military training
A U.S. Navy Missile Cruiser, the USS Lake Champlain, docked at Kodiak’s Pier 2 over the weekend. It’s the third ship to bear the name Lake Champlain, and the second Naval vessel to visit the community this month as part of this year’s Northern Edge military training. The first was the USS Harpers Ferry on May 4. The USS Lake …
Read More »Midday Report May 15, 2023
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Alaska Senate has passed a bill that would increase state funding for public schools. Breakup of the Yukon River caused serious flooding in upper river communities. And the last days of the Legislative Session are ticking away. Glenallen
Read More »Heather Preece of Kodiak KINDNESS wins national award
Heather Preece of the local nonprofit Kodiak KINDNESS received a national award from the United States Lactation Consultant Association last month. Kodiak KINDNESS is a local nonprofit focused on teaching parents the best ways to feed their infants; Preece is Kodiak KINDNESS’ executive director.. She said she didn’t even know her team nominated her and only found out via email …
Read More »Midday Report May 12, 2023
On today’s Midday Report with host Kirsten Dobroth: The U.S. Department of Agriculture makes a major purchase of Alaskan seafood, a bill that would increase penalties for people convicted of distributing drugs moves through the Legislature, and kids in Kenai celebrate salmon.
Read More »Kodiak corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting female inmate
A Kodiak corrections officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a female inmate. Fredrick Fangonilo was arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with a felony count of sexual assault in the third degree, according to court records. A corrections officer has been placed on administrative leave and charged with sexual assault following an incident at the Kodiak Jail, seen here, …
Read More »Midday Report May 11, 2023
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Volunteers are going around Haines beaches to pick up trash and collect data. Across Alaska, parents are struggling to find childcare, especially in rural areas. And a bill to supplement education funding is on the Alaska Senate floor today. The Alaska Senate.
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