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Begich Finds Unlikely Ally for ‘Orphaned Earmark Bill’
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Senator Mark Begich has paired up with an unlikely ally: conservative Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. The Republican is totally opposed to earmarks and other spending projects...
Department Creating New Office to Improve Services for Native Veterans
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
The Department of Veterans Affairs is creating a new office aimed at improving services for native veterans. Alaska’s Democratic Senator Mark Begich says it’s a good step...
Some Financial Assistance Available for High Heating Costs
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Alaskans who need help in paying the high cost of staying warm through the winter may qualify for financial assistance from the state.
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Attorneys Battle for Ground in Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Motions were flying in the sixth floor courtroom of Anchorage’s Nesbitt Courthouse Monday morning, as state prosecutors and defense attorneys fought for ground in the Rachelle Waterman...
Tongass Futures Roundtable Agrees to Keep Meeting
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
The Tongass Futures Roundtable dodged a bullet last week when members agreed to continue meeting. But the diverse group working on Southeast issues may play less of a...
Rocket Launch Probing Formation of Stars
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A recent rocket launch at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Poker Flat Facility is helping probe the formation of new stars. University of Colorado Astrophysicist Matt Beasly...
Alaska News Nightly: February 7, 2011
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EPA Announces Assessment of Bristol Bay Watershed
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Man Charged with Nearly 11-Year-Old Murder
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
This afternoon, standing before the Homicide Victims’ Memorial in downtown Anchorage, Police Chief Mark Mew announced that a former city resident had been charged for the March...
Bill May End State’s Involvement in AGIA
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Friday, legislators got their first look at a bill that could lead to closing the state’s involvement in the state-licensed AGIA gas pipeline project from the North...
Bethel Farm Produces Likely First Agricultural Export from Region
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
Tim Myers, of Myers Farm in Bethel has been supplying fresh vegetables to people in Bethel for several years now. This last season he had enough produce...
Former Trooper Alleges Witness Lied Under Oath at 2006 Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
The state’s case against alleged matricide conspirator Rachelle Waterman was shaken Friday when the final defense witness took the stand. Former Alaska State Trooper Anna Goemer, who...
Preparations Keep Yukon Quest Mushers, Organizers Busy
Emily Schwing, KUAC – Fairbanks
Pre-Race jitters, warm temperatures and veterinary checkups have kept Yukon Quest mushers, and race organizers busy in the Yukon Territory this week. KUAC’s Emily Schwing has more...
High Schoolers Competing in 14th Annual Alaska Tsunami Ocean Sciences Bowl
Jerzy Shedlock, APRN – Anchorage
High school students from 14 Alaska Coastal communities will converge on the Seward Marine Science Center this weekend to showcase their knowledge of marine science in the...
Sacred Sites Included in Sealaska Lands Bill
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
We’re taking an in-depth look at Sealaska’s lands bill, which will soon be reintroduced in Congress. Among its components is the selection of about 200 sacred sites....
Governor Looks to Double Size of Southeast State Forest
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
Governor Sean Parnell wants to double the size of the state forest in southern Southeast Alaska. He recently introduced legislation with the goal of increasing the amount of...
Alaska News Nightly: February 4, 2011
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Man Charged with Nearly 11-Year-Old Murder
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak
This week: big cuts for halibut longliners; a new poll suggests a majority of Alaskans are against the proposed Pebble Mine; a fisherman in Dutch Harbor goes missing...
Shell Pushes Back Arctic Exploration Plans
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Parnell Looking to Bypass Implementing Health Care Law
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Governor Parnell is looking at ways to bypass implementation of the federal health care act. He says he has requested advice from the Attorney General on what steps he can...
Man Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts of Alaska, America
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
An Anchorage man filed a lawsuit today alleging he was sexually abused by his former Boy Scout leader. The plaintiff, identified only as Barry Doe, says volunteer...