News

The Hispanic Population in Alaska is Growing

By Mike Mason • Feb 20, 2013

Some new analysis from the State of Alaska shows that Alaska's Hispanic population is growing and currently makes up over 5-percent of the population.

Fairly Stable Permit Values for Bristol Bay

By Mike Mason • Feb 20, 2013
Sailing for Salmon Exhibit

The value of set and drift permits in Bristol Bay remains fairly stable according to the latest data from the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission.

Lawmakers in Juneau Hear about Derelict Vessels in Alaska

By Mike Mason • Feb 18, 2013
Mike Mason

The State of Alaska has a problem with derelict vessels and lawmakers in Juneau are looking at how to address the situation. Last Thursday the Fisheries Committee in the Alaska House of Representatives heard information about the growing number of derelict fishing and other vessels in Alaska.

Candidates for the BB-RSDA Board of Directors

By Mike Mason • Feb 18, 2013
BBRSDA

The list of candidates has been set for the upcoming election for the organization that represents all of the drift-net permit holders in Bristol Bay.

Frank Murkowski Calls for the EPA to Stop the "Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment"

By Mike Mason • Feb 17, 2013
www.frankmurkowski.com

Former U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski is calling on President Obama to stop the EPA's efforts to prepare a watershed assessment for the Bristol Bay region. This comes as some vocal opponents are criticizing the Agency for further delays in the process.

Adjusting Pupil Transportation Funding in Alaska to Inflation

By Mike Mason • Feb 17, 2013
Alaska House Majority Organization

A piece of legislation was introduced on Friday that could result in some additional money for local school districts in Alaska.

The Alaska Chief Justice Calls for More Cooperation with Tribal Courts

By Mike Mason • Feb 15, 2013
Juneau Empire

Last week the first woman to sit on the Alaska Supreme Court called for greater cooperation between the judicial system in Alaska and the growing number of Tribal courts.

House Majority Outlines "Guiding Principles"

By Mike Mason • Feb 15, 2013
House Majority Caucus

The Republican dominated Majority Caucus in the Alaska House of Representatives intends to focus on 5 guiding principles over the next 2 years.

Fallout From the Decision to Reject the King Cove to Cold Bay Road

By Mike Mason • Feb 14, 2013
J. Stephen Conn / flickr.com

Alaska's Congressional Delegation continues to voice displeasure with the recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to prohibit construction of a road between Cold Bay and King Cove.

State of Indian Nations Address Given Thursday

By Mike Mason • Feb 14, 2013
National Congress of American Indians

The challenges facing Alaska Natives and American Indians were outlined in detail Thursday during the annual "State of Indian Nations" address.

Bill McLeod Rehired as Dillingham School District Superintendent

By Mike Mason • Feb 14, 2013
Dillingham City School District

    

The man who has led the Dillingham School District for the last 3 years will stay on the job for another year.     

Revenue Sharing Bill Introduced in Juneau

By Mike Mason • Feb 13, 2013

A member of the minority organization in the State House has put forward a couple of bills intended to increase the amount of money the State of Alaska shares with communities.

More Time to Comment on "Frankenfish"

By Mike Mason • Feb 13, 2013
aquabounty.com

The public is being afforded more time to comment on a new genetically engineered fish species that many opponents are calling a "Frankenfish". If the "AquAdvantage Salmon" is ultimately approved it will be the first genetically engineered animal destined for human consumption.

House and Senate Democrats Put Forward Their Own Oil Tax Legislation

By Mike Mason • Feb 11, 2013

A handful of Democrats in the Alaska House and Senate have put forward their own plan to change the oil tax structure in Alaska. This comes as consideration of the Governor's plan moves into high gear this week in Juneau.

"Frankenfish" Legislation Introduced by Begich, Murkowski and Young

By Mike Mason • Feb 7, 2013

All 3 members of Alaska's Congressional Delegation are sponsoring legislation in response to tentative approval of the first genetically engineered animal intended for human consumption.

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