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Providence Cuts Nighttime Sexual Assault Exams
The Providence health system has stopped conducting nighttime sexual assault exams in Anchorage, citing a shortage of specially trained nurses.
APD: Baby Left To Die In Park Carried To Term
Anchorage police say a soldier accused of abandoning her newborn to die in park last week had carried the infant to term.
Eastern Steller Sea Lions Taken Off Threatened Species List
A federal agency is taking the eastern population of Steller sea lion off the threatened species list under the Endangered Species Act.
Former ‘Rat Island’ Has Whole New Look
Five years after undertaking an effort to eradicate rats from a remote Alaska island, conservationists and federal wildlife officials are reporting success.
Begich Takes In About $810K During 3Q
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich took in more than $810,000 during the last quarter for his re-election bid. The Alaska Democrat reported ending the quarter, Sept. 30, with $2.4 million on hand.
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Fairbanks Small Plane Crash
A Fairbanks International Airport official says a small plane with three people aboard has crashed off the south end of the airport. Airport division operations manager Angie Spear says one person has died and the other two are injured.
NPR-A Lease Sale Moves Forward
A leas seal for the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska will go forward, now that the federal government is back in business. The sale is scheduled for Nov. 6, and it will include 408 tracts and cover about 4.5 million acres.
APD Investigating 2 Deaths At Chugiak Home
Anchorage Police are investigating the deaths of two people at a residence in Chugiak. At 4:03 a.m. APD Dispatch received a call reporting a disturbance at the residence. When police responded at 4:10 a.m. they heard shots fired and located two deceased people inside the residence. Few details are available at this time.
Al-Can Summit Convening In Juneau
Representatives from Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon are expected in Juneau this week for the Al-Can Summit.
Temporary Deal Reopens Federal Government
Federal employees have been given the go-ahead to get back to work today. President Obama signed bipartisan legislation Thursday morning that funds the U.S. government through Jan. 15 and raised the nations debt ceiling, allowing the government to borrow money through Feb. 7.
Alaskans To Take Part In Big Earthquake Drill
Thousands of Alaskans are expected to participate in a big earthquake drill this week.
Newborn Baby Found Dead In Eagle River Park
Anchorage police say a newborn baby was found dead in an Eagle River park, and they are looking for the mother.
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Parnell Names Acting Public Safety Commissioner
Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed the director of the Alaska State Troopers as acting Public Safety commissioner.
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Alaska Guardsmen Deploy To Guantanamo Bay
About 50 Alaska Army National Guard members will deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Sealaska CEO Announces Retirement
The president and chief executive officer of Sealaska Corp. has announced his retirement.
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Veniaminof Volcano Active Once More
A volcano on the Alaska Peninsula has again become active during a months-long eruption, with a trace of ash falling on communities up to 35 miles away.
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Special Counsel To Investigate Mining Raids
Governor Sean Parnell has announced a special counsel to investigate raids by federal and state authorities in the Fortymile River area.
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Pebble Partnership Lays Off Workers
The group behind the proposed Pebble Mine is laying off workers after one of the partners in the controversial project pulled out.
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Badly Beaten Teen Remains Unconscious
Anchorage police say an 18-year-old man who was beaten and left to die in an abandoned downtown house has not regained consciousness.
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Municipal Elections Held Across State
Municipalities across the state held elections Tuesday. Homer’s ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags went into effect January 1st but nine months later, the ban appears to be history. Homer residents voted to repeal the ban in yesterday’s municipal election.
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