Steve Mac Donald
Alaska's News Source
Contact Steve
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Steve:
Kids on school bus unharmed in collision
The driver of a car lost control hitting a delivery truck and then a school bus. Police say four juveniles on the bus were not injured. → Read More
Police & FBI dealing with second standoff in Campbell Park
Police were called to a home in Campbell Park early this morning to investigate a reported assault. The armed man inside the home on Misty Springs Court has barricaded himself inside. → Read More
City of Kenai works to restore World War II-era fire truck
Kenai is raising $30,000 needed to restore World War II-era fire truck. The city says its about halfway to its goal. The plan is to restore the truck to working order. → Read More
Anchorage braces for wind storm
High wind warning for Anchorage. Winds could reach 50 mph with gusts to 100 mph. → Read More
4 charged in Cape Lisburne walrus slaughter
Four men from the Chukchi Sea village of Point Hope have been charged in federal court with killing walrus and wasting the meat. → Read More
In a change of policy, Alaska sides with states seeking to investigate Exxon
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth tells KTUU that the state has filed a Friend of the Court brief on behalf of states that seek to investigate Exxon in a consumer fraud case related to climate change research. Under the prior attorney general, Alaska had opposed the investigation. → Read More
Skate park getting rave reviews even before it's open
A skate park in Russian Jack is getting rave reviews from those who live to shred, but there’s one problem…the park isn’t open yet. At least not officially. → Read More
Construction underway for new OB-GYN clinic near Alaska Pacific University campus
Construction work is already underway, but this afternoon Alaska Pacific University held a groundbreaking ceremony announcing a new business venture that the school is part of. → Read More
Anchorage Assembly to debate $15 million budget surplus at Tuesday meeting
As state lawmakers in Juneau scramble to close a massive $4 billion budget gap, The Anchorage Assembly has a decidedly different problems on its hands. Assembly members are trying to determine what to do with a $15 million budget surplus. → Read More
Girdwood police proposition passes by three votes with recount completed
A recount of ballots shows a proposition calling for police protection in Girdwood has passed. → Read More
Murkowski energy bill wins bipartisan support, passes Senate 85-12
A national energy bill containing numerous provisions for Alaska, won bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate Wednesday morning. The measure passed on a vote of 85-12. → Read More
Democrats fire back at proposal to freeze state employee wages
Democrats wasted little time in condemning a Republican proposal to freeze wages of state employees. The bill was introduced yesterday by Representative Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, as a means to help solve the state's $4 billion budget gap. → Read More
Senate committee reviews bill to reform to Alaska military justice code
With the clock winding down on the legislative session, a bill that would overhaul the Alaska Code of Military Justice went before a senate committee for a hearing on Tuesday. → Read More
Achoo! Anchorage is extra dusty this spring, experts say
Dry weather and an early break up has turned the Anchorage Bowl into a dust bowl this spring.Dry weather and an early break up has turned the Anchorage Bowl into a dust bowl this spring. → Read More
Hundreds to lose jobs at University of Alaska due to budget cuts, president says
Hundreds of university employees will lose their jobs and dozens of programs will be eliminated due to giant-sized budget cuts looming in Juneau, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen told reporters on Thursday. → Read More
University of Alaska president presents budget cut scenarios in Anchorage today
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen says the university system is facing a cuts totaling anywhere from $50 million to $80 million. He says the board will have to make a combination of cuts and tuition increases to make up for the loss of funding. Johnsen will hold a news conference later this afternoon to provide more details on possible cuts. → Read More
Anchorage voters rejecting $49 million school bond in municipal election
A proposition that would authorize a $49 million bond to repair and improve Anchorage-area schools is currently failing by more than 1,000 votes in the municipal election, according to the most recent results. → Read More
BREAKING: Gov. Walker selects Ivy Spohnholz as Rep. Gruenberg's replacement
Governor Bill Walker has chosen Ivy Spohnholz as the replacement for the seat of Representative Max Gruenberg, who died little more than three weeks ago. → Read More
Assembly to consider $300,000 appropriation for transition to mail-in ballots
Tonight, the Assembly is expected to approve a $300,000 appropriation to begin the transition to a vote by mail election system. The money will be used to hire a manager to oversee the project. → Read More
11 people including his widow apply for Rep. Gruenberg's house seat, officials say
The Alaska Democratic Party told Channel 2 News that 11 candidates have applied to fill the remainder of the late Representative Max Gruenberg's term in the state house. → Read More