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Wolf attacks creating stir in Fairbanks

The Department of Fish and Game held a public meeting in Fairbanks last night to share information on recent wolf attacks east of town that have left 3 dogs dead. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

Supreme Court rejects Hale property case

The Hale family, formerly known as the Pilgrims, have come to the end of the road in a fight with the National Park Service over access to their property surrounded by the Wrangell-St. Elias...

Sitka schools cut calories

All’s well in the Sitka School district, thanks to a major effort to reduce soda vending, unhealthy snacks, and a tradition of donut fund raisers. Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka

Petersburg cold storage breaks even 1 year early

Petersburg’s community cold storage broke even this year. That’s a year earlier than the Petersburg Economic Development Council had expected for its new facility. Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg

Southeast officials fear transport plans ignore region

State officials are updating a plan that could help set the course for future ferry, highway, bridge, harbor and airport projects around Alaska. Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau

McBride takes over as Rural Advisor

After nearly 30 years as a reporter covering rural and urban Alaska, KTUU reporter Rhonda McBride began a new career today as Governor Palin's Rural Advisor. Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage

Alaska News Nightly: December 10, 2007

Searchers call off the rescue effort of a downed Medevac chopper, and Governor Palin unveils her proposed budget for 2008. Plus, Fairbanks area residents debate plans for handling a rash of recent wolf...

AK: Stressed Out

This week on AK we stress out. We'll find out what happens when you lose your livelihood -- and you're a cow -- and learn the secrets of making your workplace anxiety-free. Plus, think...

Ex-lawmaker Kott gets six years for corruption

Former lawmaker Pete Kott was sentenced this morning to 6 years in federal prison for his role in Alaska's ongoing corruption scandal. David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage

Palin wants huge boost in school funding

Governor Sarah Palin today presented a $3 billion budget to pay for the state’s education needs for the next three years. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau

Salmon controversy goes international

In recent months, salmon fishermen in western Alaska have complained that levels of chinook salmon caught by Bering Sea pollock fishermen have hurt their ability to make a living and keep their freezers full...

Obama setting up shop in Anchorage

Presidential candidates typically ignore Alaska during primary season, but that could be changing. Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

Federal cuts prompting change for Tongass

Forest Service managers and employee representatives are negotiating a reorganization plan for the Tongass National Forest in Southeast. Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg

Falconers may get limited access

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering allowing the capture of more Northern Peregrines. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

Vandalism spree closes school in Craig

The Craig Middle School was closed today after 2 men vandalized the school and set at least two separate fires overnight. Deanna Garrison, KRBD - Ketchikan

Students start own relocation effort

Students in the erosion-threatened community of Shishmaref say they won't wait for the federal government to help relocate their community. Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage

The Nutcracker coming to Kodiak

Kodiak dancers are getting ready to perform Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet. It's an event that happens just once every 3 years in the community. Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak

Alaska News Nightly: December 7, 2007

Former lawmaker Pete Kott was sentenced today to six years in federal prison for bribery, conspiracy and extortion.  Plus,  Yukon River fishermen in Alaska and Canada are pleading with the pollock fleet to stop...

State files lawsuit against Mercer for shortfall

The state today filed suit against the consulting firm that was monitoring and advising the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems when the current $8.4 billion funding shortfall developed. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau

Decision could drop pollock catch limit

Federal regulators are poised to approve a large drop in the catch limit for Bering Sea pollock, Alaska’s largest fishery. Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska