Daily Archives: February 9, 2011
Extension Of Patriot Act Falls Short In Congress
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington
Alaska’s Republican Congressman Don Young voted against extending key provisions of the Patriot Act last night. The...
Power Restored In Akiak
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
A power outage this week in Akiak left the village totally dark for two days and only half of...
Power Outage Compounds Fuel Shortage
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
The power outage in Akiak has added to a gas dilemma along the Kuskokwim River. Akiak is...
Democrats Urge Parnell To Promote Oil Company Incentives
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Democrats are urging the Parnell administration to make better use of the incentives the state currently offers oil...
State Considers Legal Options Over Walrus Listing
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
The state of Alaska is reviewing its legal options regarding the Interior Department’s decision to put Pacific Walrus...
Walrus Tracking Links Sea Ice To Population Decline
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
Melting sea ice is the main culprit causing problems for walrus. They need the ice to take them...
Fishing Vessel Runs Aground In The Aleutians
Alexandra Guitierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
A fishing vessel was grounded in the Aleutian Islands yesterday, in the same area where the Selendang-Ayu went aground...
Neff Takes Yukon Quest Lead, Breaks Record Along The Way
Emily Schwing, KUAC – Fairbanks
Hugh Neff has carved out a 3 hour lead in the Yukon Quest. Neff, of Tok, led the...
Messenger Feast Begins In Barrow
Jake Neher, KBRW – Barrow
Kivgiq, the “Messenger Feast”, is underway today in Barrow. Seventeen Native Alaskan Eskimo drum and dance groups will perform...
Alaska News Nightly: February 9, 2011
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