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Some Prince of Wales Island residents oppose Sealaska/Tongass land sale prop
Residents of northwest Prince of Wales Island say they oppose legislation turning nearby land over to Sealaska. Point Baker and Port Protection representatives say they want Tongass National Forest property to remain open to...
Seafood processor offers grants to Alaskan communities
Seattle-based American Seafoods is accepting applications for its Alaska Community Grant program. Stretching back more than 10 years, the harvesting and processing company has funded projects across the state.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Juneau’s Capitol Records music shop plays swan song
It's a quick fade-out for one of Southeast Alaska's last remaining independently-owned record stores. Capitol Records in Juneau is closing its doors.
Matt Miller, KTOO - Juneau
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Sitka stars in national ad campaign for Cargill
The town of Sitka has a starring role in a television commercial now airing nationwide. Cargill Incorporated, of Minneapolis, sells a myriad of products and services, including salt for seafood processing. But most television...
Scientist researching powers of dog sledding athletes
Yukon Quest dogs got the once-over from veterinarians at weekend events in Whitehorse and Fairbanks. Dogs were checked from nose to tail for any problems that could cause them trouble over the Quest's 1,000...
Alaska News Nightly: February 9, 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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State Senate holds Todd Palin and 8 others in contempt
The state Senate today found nine state employees and Governor Palin’s husband Todd in Contempt for not conforming to legislative subpoenas last fall as part of the investigation of the firing of Public Safety...
UA President Hamilton pitches legislature on university funding
University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton wants to open more doors to education for the state’s high school graduates. In a presentation to the House Finance Committee this week, Hamilton said more than 10...
Tenative agrement reached in US Senate on stimulus package
U.S. Senate Democrats say they've reached a tentative agreement with some moderate Republicans on the economic stimulus bill. The massive funding package could go to a vote as soon as tonight – but senators...
Prosecutors admit another mistake in Ted Stevens corruption case
Federal prosecutors have admitted another error in the case of former Senator Ted Stevens. The head of the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section, William Welch, says he made a mistake when he told the...
Defenders of Wildlife targets Governor Palin over aerial predator control
In acknowledging Governor Palin's increased national notoriety, the conservation group Defenders of Wildlife is enlisting celebrities to raise the profile of their fight against Alaska's aerial predator control program. Actress Ashley Judd is the...
Sitka school board hopes to raise number of Native teachers
Alaska Natives represent less than five percent of educators in the state, yet twenty five percent of the population is Alaska Native. Across the state school districts are struggling to increase the number of...
FEDCO issues report on increasing Alaska’s natural gas supply
A Fairbanks group has issued a report that looks at options for increasing Alaska’s natural gas supply. The Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation’s Interior Issues Council report was prompted by the cleaner burning, lower cost...
US Senate enviroment committee pledges new climate-change legislation
The chairwoman of the US Senate Committee on the Environment, Democrat Barbara Boxer of California is pledging to have new global-warming legislation before the end of the year. Boxer announced her goals for combating...
Unisea pollock fleet enters third week of strike
The Unisea pollock fleet is on strike. The strike began when the season opened on January 20th. Captains from multiple boats say they are holding out for higher pay. The other major processors are...
Pollock and Cod seasone plagued by high bycatch numbers
The pollock and cod seasons are both starting out with unusually high levels of bycatch. That could cause problems for the fleet further on in the season. Cod boats are mostly concerned about...
Alaska News Nightly: February 6, 2009
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Legislators grill Palin administration over supplemental budget cuts
The Palin administration today began explaining the effects of the proposed cuts to the current year’s budget. In her plan, more than $13 million in unspecified cuts will be left to the individual departments...
US Senate continues to grind on stimulus package
The US Senate is set to work late into the night on the $900 billion economic stimulus package that’s now on the floor. The Democratic majority leader, Harry Reid of Nevada says he has...
State weatherization program reaping benefits
Alaskans are making good use of the state’s weatherization rebate program, and the results are beginning to show. The program was put together and is being managed by the Alaska Housing Finance...