Thursday
February 03, 2005
Mad
Hatter Tea Party
Pictured: Wyatt Van Walden
Front Page Photo by Vera Freeman
Alaska: Two-thirds
of Americans Surveyed Support ANWR Exploration; ANWR viewed
as reducing foreign oil dependence and strengthening National
security, according to survey - Sixty-seven percent of Americans
support oil and gas exploration and development in the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) according to a recent survey
by The Luntz Research Companies. Citing a concern with dependence
on foreign oil and the need for increased national security,
the public views oil and gas from ANWR as a strong component
of a diverse energy solution to address America's future energy
needs.
Alaskans have long-supported
exploration and development within ANWR with the knowledge that
exploring ANWR is safe and will not damage the environment. Recognizing
the need for balance between responsible energy exploration and
minimal impact on the environment, two-thirds of the American
public also believes that "by using 21st century technology
and advanced engineering that already exists, ANWR can be developed
and the environment protected."
"Our national security
is inextricably linked to our dependence on foreign oil,"
said Governor Frank H. Murkowski. "This research shows that
Americans understand and support the role ANWR can play in reducing
our nation's dependence on OPEC and Middle Eastern oil. Alaskans
know that we can protect the environment and develop our natural
resources, creating jobs for Alaska and the nation and providing
America with a secure supply of American oil. That's good news
for the country and good news for Alaskans." - More...
Thursday - February 03, 2005
 Ketchikan: Listen to this KRBD story... A Southeast
Alaska acoustical testing station for Navy submarines is receiving
a $64 million upgrade this year. As Deanna Garrison reports,
the Back Island Naval Facility near Ketchikan is improving its
sound monitoring equipment to accommodate quieter submarines.
KRBD - Ketchikan Public Radio
- linked Thursday - February 03, 2005
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Lieutenant Jerry Kiffer
is presented the North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department's first
ever Firefighter of the Year Award by Chief David Hull...
Photo courtesy NTVFD
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Ketchikan: Kiffer
Firefighter of the Year - At the first anniversary celebration
Tuesday night, Lieutenant Jerry Kiffer was awarded the first
ever Firefighter of the Year Award presented by the members of
the North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department (NTVFD). - More...
Thursday - February 03, 2005
Thorne Bay: Listen
to this KRBD story... Medical providers in Thorne Bay took
pains Tuesday to reassure residents that the city would continue
to welcome regular visits from a Craig doctor. As Jay Marble
reports, anxiety in the small town shot up after stories spread
that the doctor was being evicted to make space for a washer
and dryer.
KRBD - Ketchikan Public Radio
- linked Thursday - February 03, 2005
Alaska: New
"least expensive brand" policy takes effect Monday
- To combat national rising food costs the Alaska Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC) federal supplemental food program has implemented
a "least expensive brand" policy for some foods. Effective
Monday, Feb. 7th, WIC clients will be required to buy the least
expensive brand available for each type of milk or cheese listed
on the WIC Approved Food List. Depending on their nutrition needs,
children ages 1-3 may receive reduced milk and/or juice food
packages. - More...
Thursday - February 03, 2005
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Ron Hubbard's Alaska Adventure; His long winter in Ketchikan
- For such a small city in such a remote location, Ketchikan
has had its fair share of experience in welcoming the rich and
famous. Names that come to mind are Bing Crosby, John Wayne,
Cary Grant, as well as Olivia Newton-John, Bill Gates, and Chubby
Checker - plus many, many others! Unlike today's notables who
arrive by cruise ship for brief visits, earlier celebrity visitors
usually came in on their own or someone else's yacht. Most enjoyed
Ketchikan's sights, sounds and attractions for at most a few
days. But one unexpected visitor found himself stranded for the
winter! - Read
the rest of this story by June Allen...
Wednesday - January 19, 2005
 ACS
Bids for KPU Telecom: ACS a longtime presence
Betty
King the Dog Lady; Ketchikan's one-woman humane society
Ketchikan,
Alaska - Let There Be Light! -- Citizens Light & Power and
then KPU
The
State Capitol and Its Marble and keeping the capital in Juneau
A
Legendary Mountain of Jade; Just one of Alaska's Arctic Wonders
John
Koel, Baker to Banker; An eccentric philanthropist
Harold
Gillam: A Tragic Final Flight; Ketchikan remembers the search
Ketchikan's
'Fish House Tessie'; She was proud of the nickname
Fairbanks:
Golden Heart City; A story of its founding
Remembering
'Swede' Risland (1915-1991);The town's most memorable logger
Read more feature stories by June Allen...
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