Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
High Pressure System May Cause Problems for Pilots
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
An unusually high pressure system has the National Weathers Service warning pilots. Air pressure exceeding 31 inches of mercury is forecast for areas of northern Alaska, the...
Sitka Fine Arts Camp Taking Control of Core Sheldon Jackson Campus
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
The core campus of the former Sheldon Jackson College is being given to the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. The arts camp, which runs programs for 500 students every...
Russian Orthodox Followers Celebrate Slavi Over Weekend
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
This weekend Russian Orthodox followers celebrated Slavi, or Russian Christmas. According to the Gregorian calendar, Christmas falls on Jan. 7 instead of Dec. 25. The holiday includes...
Alaska News Nightly: January 10, 2011
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Company Planning Bypass to Restart Trans Alaska Pipeline
Dan Bross, KUAC...
Flags at Half-Staff for Tucson Shooting Victims
Photo by Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
Alaska’s Congressman Don Young is not changing any security protocol or plans this week in the wake of Saturday’s shooting of his colleague, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords of...
Legislators File 104 Bills for Consideration So Far This Year
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Legislators have already filed 104 bills for consideration in this year’s session that begins on Jan. 18. On top of that, they have proposed six changes to the state constitution.
The...
Oil Spill Commission Releases Key Chapter of Report
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The commission investigating the Deepwater Horizon blow out will release their full report next week. One key chapter has been released this week. Former Lt. Governor and...
Troopers Fly to Little Diomede to Investigate Gun Shots, Possible Arson
Ben Matheson, KNOM – Nome
Alaska State Troopers flew yesterday to Little Diomede to respond to a situation involving shots fired and allegations of arson.
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Former Pastor Will Not Face Criminal Charges
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
The former pastor of the Catholic Church in Sitka will not face any criminal charges in connection to questionable material found on Parish computers in November.
Father Edmund Penisten...
Alaska Seafood Cooperative Files Suit Against National Marine Fisheries Service
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
Earlier this week the Alaska Seafood Cooperative and other seafood organizations filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries Service to block the new rules aimed at protecting...
WWII Coast Guard Signalman Honored on Kodiak-Based Cutter
Jacob Resneck, KMXT – Kodiak
A 22-year-old Coast Guard signalman died more than 68 years ago helping defend a beachhead being overrun by Japanese forces at Guadalcanal. On Jan. 5 he was...
Eight Vying for Mat-Su Borough Mayor
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Eight men are vying for the Matanuska Susitna Borough mayor’s position in a special election set for next Tuesday. According to Borough clerk Lonnie McKechnie, that’s a...
Yukon Quest Field Filling Out
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Yukon Quest is less than a month out, and the field stands at 30. Top racers in the mix include defending and four-time race champion and ...
State Honors Schools Boosting Student Achievement
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
The State of Alaska is honoring a couple of Alaska schools for their success in boosting student achievement. One of those schools is in the Bristol Bay...
Two Rivers Elementary School Receives Special Recognition
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Two Rivers Elementary School in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District also shared in today’s National Title I Distinguished Schools recognition. Two Rivers was recognized for...
Alaska News Nightly: January 7, 2011
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Legislators File 104 Bills for Consideration So Far This Year
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New Bill Proposes Change in Oil Tax Calculation
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
One of the major goals of the Parnell Administration is to end the year with a plan that will increase oil production on the North Slope. The ...
NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations Regarding Emergency Locators
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
The National Transportation Safety Board has released information that could have implications for Alaska light aircraft. Wednesday, the agency issued safety recommendations regarding emergency locator transmitters...
Little Diomede Residents Awaiting Assistance After Possible Firearm Trouble
Ben Matheson, KNOM – Nome
Residents of the Bering Sea island community of Little Diomede are waiting for assistance from state troopers today after reports of possible trouble involving a firearm.
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Alaskans Claim Eight Medals at Cross-Country Skiing Championships
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Alaska cross country skiers swept championship trials in Rumsford, Maine this week. Five of six medals awarded by the U.S. Cross Country Championships went to Alaskans Wednesday.
Lars...