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Denali Borough land annexation largely denied by State
The State has issued a decision on lands proposed for transfer to the Denali Borough and some contested acreage has been left out. The parcels were sought as part of the Borough’s municipal entitlement...
Federal subsidy to Alaska Airlines will continue for rural Southeast services
The federal government has again selected Alaska Airlines as the Essential Air Service (EAS) carrier for Petersburg, Wrangell, Gustavus, Cordova and Yakutat. The EAS program subsidizes the cost of daily flights to remote...
Alaska News Nightly: February 11, 2009
Governor Palin says energy needs and fiscal constraint are her top priorities for the legislative session. Plus, Iron Dog snowmachine teams are thawing out in Nome on their mandatory 36-hour rest.
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Attorney General Talis Colberg resigns
Attorney General Talis Colberg has resigned his office in the wake of a state Senate action Friday that found nine state employees in Contempt. The Senate found those employees who were advised by the...
In time, Permanent Fund should recoup losses
A major investment consultant for the state says he anticipates the Permanent Fund should turn around the losses of the past few months – but it will take time.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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State projections predict downturn in state unemployment
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently released several different sets of projections suggesting a downturn in the state's economic outlook.
Kells Hetherington, KDSP - Sand Point
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Rockslide causes disruption in Ketchikan
A massive rockslide on north Tongass highway blocked traffic for hours this morning and nearly took out a Ketchikan hillside home. State highway crews spent all day cleaning up rock and trees strewn over...
Obama Administration puts Bush offshore development plan on hold
The Bush Administration’s last-minute plan to open up more of America’s waters to offshore oil and gas development is now on hold. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced today that his department will conduct an...
Anchorage school board candidates come out in big numbers
More than two dozen candidates are vying for an open seat on the Anchorage School Board.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Governor appoints new Rural Advisor
John Moller, who grew up in Unalaska and lived in the town until 1995, is the new rural advisor to the governor. Moller fished crab and cod for more than 10 years before managing...
Million dollar grant will support Hepatitis B research at ANTHC
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium will be collaborating with University of Washington researchers on a $1 million grant to study Hepatitis B. ANTHC clinical and research services director James Williams says the award...
Bristol Bay Area Health Corp asks patients to help curb costs
The Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is asking for help from those who use their services. Corporation officials say in the current economy, it's imperative that people use insurance and other assistance to help...
Alaska News Nightly: February 10, 2009
State lawmakers hear testimony from residents in Northwest Alaska on reigning in the high cost of energy. Plus, a mushing treadmill is helping a scientist figure out what makes sled dogs so exceptional.
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Talk of Alaska: Fuel Cost Squeeze in Rural Alaska
Alaskans are pitching in with donations of food and cash to help villagers caught in an economic pinch by high fuel prices. But is it enough? And what about next year? Is the State...
Alaska Legislature may repeal 2005 retirement benefits changes
The state legislature this week will debate a proposal to repeal the new retirement system for the state's employees and teachers that passed in 2005.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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Legislature considers ‘Bullet Line’ for natural gas project
It took four resolutions in the State House today to assemble a comprehensive opinion on a so-called "Bullet Line" -- a natural gas pipeline that would provide energy directly to Alaska users.
Dave Donaldson, APRN...
Energy Committee takes comments in Nome
Public comments covered long-term projects and short-term fixes yesterday as the Alaska House Energy Committee took testimony in Nome.
Paul Korchin, KNOM - Nome
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Obama will appoint White House tribal issues advisor
President Barack Obama plans to appoint an advisor on tribal issues to his senior White House staff. First Lady Michelle Obama made the announcement today during a visit to the Interior Department in Washington.
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Major author of Alaska Constitution dies
A delegate to the 1955 Alaska Constitutional Convention died over the weekend. George Sundborg Sr. died Saturday of pneumonia in Seattle. He was 95.
A former newspaperman, Sundborg was in charge of the style and...
Sealaska Corporation seeks Tongass lands
Southeast's regional Native Corporation will get another shot at land it wants in the Tongass National Forest.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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