The KSRM News Department has compiled some top headlines of the week.
What Are Alaska’s Ten Most Endangered Properties? Nominations Are Being Accepted

As each property ages and becomes threatened, the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation is aiming to bring attention to the most endangered properties in Alaska.
Ted Stevens ANC Airport Sees Record Cargo Numbers In 2020

While passenger flight numbers suffered, cargo was more successful than ever. ANC plans to utilize that increased traffic to increase the amount of passenger traffic in 2021.
Homer’s Winter Carnival Weekend Happening Through Sunday
Author: Jason Lee |The Homer Chamber of Commerce will not be holding the Winter Carnival Parade this year, but they still want the carnival weekend to celebrate the winter season while encouraging residents to shop local, dine local, and play local.
Senator Murkowski Doubtful About Trump’s Political Future

Senator Murkowski: “Frankly, I don’t see how after the American public sees the full story laid out, not just in one snippet on this day and another on that, but this whole scenario that has been laid out before us, I just don’t see how Donald Trump could be re-elected to the Presidency again.”
Alaska’s Economic Survival May Depend Upon Alaskans Supporting Local Businesses
Author: Jason Lee |Debbie Speakman of the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council says it’s time to support Alaska and its businesses: “This area may take that opportunity to explore and give a real appreciation of not only our state, but what the small mom-and-pop businesses do to make it a place we want to live at.”
Power Outage Impacting Kasilof Residents

Homer Electric Association confirmed the outage for 1,233 members in the area on Thursday afternoon. No estimated time is yet available for a return to service.
Senate Bill Aims To Fund Education Grants For Essential Workers

Bill sponsor Senator Tom Begich: “SB 10 establishes an essential worker grant program leveraging the dedication of our frontline workers in providing a tuition free pathway for them to enhance and grow the professional capacity.”
Representative Louise Stutes Named Speaker Of Alaska’s House

Representative Stutes: “To be clear, I have not joined the Alaska House Coalition. However, like most Alaskans, I have been frustrate by taking the same fruitless votes day after day…”
Governor Dunleavy Advocates For Disaster Declaration Extension

Governor Dunleavy: “Would a declaration assist us? Yes. If there is no declaration, is it going to throw us into chaos? We don’t know, we don’t think so, but certainly an extension would help the cause.”