Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
Alaska News Nightly: February 25, 2011
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Weyhrauch Trial Moved to Juneau
Anchorage Daily News
The Anchorage Daily News...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Alaska Fish and Game has a new commercial fisheries chief; police in Unalaska say they've exhausted all leads over a disappearing deckhand; a culinary contest pitting seafood producers large and small is...
Organizations Testing Ground-Souce Heat Pump Viability
Mike Mason, KDLG - Dillingham
A couple of organizations are assessing the viability of using ground-source heat pumps in Alaska.
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Proposed Bill Would Fight Crimes Against Senior Citizens
Associated Press
A bill to protect senior citizens and minors against exploitation received its first hearing before the Alaska House Judiciary Committee.
The bill, proposed by Gov. Sean Parnell, addresses crimes committed against people...
Port of Anchorage Seeks Funds for Dock Replacement Projects
Associated Press
The Port of Anchorage wants the legislature to pony up $320 million for dock replacement projects. Port Director Bill Sheffield spoke with the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. The port is owned by...
Polar Bear Status Up For Debate
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Whether the polar bear is endangered, threatened, or doing just fine was debated in federal court Wednesday in Washington DC.
Lawyers for the federal government defended the 2008...
UAF Staff, Faculty Vent over Hiked Health Insurance Costs
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
University of Alaska-Fairbanks faculty and staff met last night to vent concerns and anger over the administration’s proposals to hike the cost of university health insurance....
Doyon Favors Changes to 8(a) Program
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Interior Regional Native Corporation Doyon is looking favorably on changes to a federal program that funnels federal contracts worth billions of dollars to Alaska Native corporations. The...
‘Deadliest Catch’ Fisherman Found Dead
Aaron Selbig, KBBI – Homer
A Homer fisherman who was a deckhand for the F/V Time Bandit and was one of the stars of the Discovery Channel series “Deadliest Catch,” was found...
Most Teams at Halfway Point in Iron Dog
Laureli Kinneen, KNOM – Nome
All but two teams still competing in the 2011 Iron Dog Snowmachine Race are at the halfway point in Nome.
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Paleontologist Identifies Two New Prehistoric Bird Species
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Alaska has been a prime nesting ground for birds for a long, long time. At least 70 million years, to be more exact. A paleontologist, with the ...
Sitka Neighborhood Hopes Centralized Site, Stronger Cans Quells Bears
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
Bears getting into trash cans has long been a problem in Sitka, but in recent years it seems to have gotten worse. The city wants to test out a...
Alaska News Nightly: February 23, 2011
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Polar Bear Status Up For Debate
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington...
McKenna, Van Meter Lead Iron Dog Pack into Nome
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Anchorage
Iron Dog Pro Class front runners Marc McKenna and Dustin Van Meter - Team 14 - were first into Nome last night at 7:41. They claim a $10,000 prize.
Two rookies, ...
Kiana Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse
Associated Press
A rural teacher has been accused of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student under the age of 18.
Alaska State Troopers say 26-year-old Sheree Buchanan of Kiana is charged with two counts...
Labor, Commerce Committee Approves Tax Credits for Film Productions
Associated Press
The Senate Labor and Commerce committee has approved legislation giving tax credits for film productions in Alaska.
After hearing testimony from workers involved in show business, the panel moved the measure to the Senate...
Parnell Believes Senate Leaders Dragging Feet on Oil Tax Changes
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau
Governor Sean Parnell says Senate leaders are dragging their feet on oil tax changes he believes would spur future development and jobs.
In a news conference Tuesday morning, Parnell said...
Fate of $15 Million in Federal Funds Uncertain
Associated Press
The Governor hasn’t decided whether to return federal funds the state received to implement provisions of the federal health care overhaul he deems unconstitutional. But if the federal government asks...
State Rep Slowly Makes Way Back to Juneau
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
State representative Sharon Cissna is slowly making her way back to Juneau from Seattle. The Anchorage Democrat decided to go by car, small plane and ferry after...
Alaskans Rally in Support of Wisconsin Public Workers
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
Alaska public employees joined thousands across the country Tuesday in rallies to support public workers in Wisconsin. They even learned a song for the occasion.
Unions in Wisconsin...