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Panel Proposes Salary Increases For Gov, Lt. Gov

The governor, lieutenant governor and commissioners would receive pay raises under a proposal by the State Officers Compensation Commission. Download Audio

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. Download Audio

Parnell Names Acting Public Safety Commissioner

Gov. Sean Parnell has appointed the director of the Alaska State Troopers as acting Public Safety commissioner. Download Audio

Alaska Guardsmen Deploy To Guantanamo Bay

About 50 Alaska Army National Guard members will deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Download Audio

Sealaska CEO Announces Retirement

The president and chief executive officer of Sealaska Corp. has announced his retirement. Download Audio

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. Download Audio

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. Download Audio

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. Download Audio

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. Download Audio