NOME-The largest storm in decades is rushing towards western Alaska. Meteorologists are calling for winds in excess of 85 miles an hour as the storm races for the coast at 60 miles an hour. It is expected to begin causing a storm surge by this afternoon in the Norton Sound region.
Frustrated by a lack of progress on an Alaska natural gasline, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich yesterday introduced legislation that would streamline federal regulations and extend key benefits to apply to Alaska-based segments of a gasline that could eventually be connected to the lower 48.
ROME – Governor Sean Parnell welcomed news that Escopeta Oil has reported a major natural gas discovery in Cook Inlet.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA-A council member from the Ketchikan City Council has been arrested on child pornography charges. According to reports, 80-year-old John W. "Jack" Shay had child pornography material on his laptop computer.