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Shockingly High Rate of Violence Against Women Found in Alaska
Photo and Story by Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Alaska has led the nation in the incidence of sexual assault and domestic violence against women, but until now, there were no clear numbers...
Obama To Name New White House Chief-of-Staff
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
A member of President Obama’s inner circle with connections to Alaska is expected to take one of the White House’s top jobs on Friday. Pete Rouse is...
McAdams Speaks About Economic, Energy Plan
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
On Thursday, Democratic Senate Candidate Scott McAdams said Alaska’s Congressional delegation should take a new role in helping shape the state’s economy. Speaking to a labor group, McAdams...
Alaskans Gaining Advantage in Tight Job Market
Joaqlin Estus, KNBA – Anchorage
Alaskans with certain skills are going to find it easier to find jobs even in a tight job market. And money coming to the state under the 2009 ...
Social Workers Converge on Fairbanks
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Social workers from across the state and the Lower 48 will converge in Fairbanks next week for the annual Alaska chapter of the National Association of Social Workers...
Walrus Deaths Prompt Unique Project
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
The deaths of hundreds of walruses at a haul-out in Bristol Bay over the last several years has resulted in a unique project undertaken by the Togiak National...
Children’s Author Brings ‘Alaska Spirit of Reading Program’ to Sitka
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
Children’s Author Will Hobbs visited Sitka last week as part of the Alaska Spirit of Reading Program. Grant money puts books by a certain author in the hands...
Alaska News Nightly: September 30, 2010
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Shockingly High Rate of Violence Against Women Found in Alaska
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Mat-Su District One Race
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will choose candidates for two Borough Assembly seats when they go to the polls next Tuesday. KSKA’s Ellen Lockyer has more on the District One...
Mat-Su District Two Race
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Matanuska Susitna Borough voters go to the polls October 5 to choose two Assembly seats. KSKA’s Ellen Lockyer has more on the District Two race, which pits the...
Homeowners Suffering Loss From Erosion to Receive Assistance
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Anchorage
The Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly has approved a plan to assist riverside property owners who have suffered loss due to erosion along the Matanuska River.
The plan forms a team including...
Wreckage of Missing Floatplane Found
Adam Kane, KDLG – Dillingham
Debris from a float plane missing for more than a month has been found washed up on a beach in Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Photo courtesy of the U.S....
All of ANWR May Be Designated as Wilderness Area
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering recommending designating the entire Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area. Right now, three sections of the refuge are...
Enforcement in Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve a Sore Issue
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
National Park Service boat safety checks conducted in the Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve between Eagle and Circle in recent weeks have resulted in conflicts. One man has...
Miller Campaign May Face Fine
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Republican and Tea Party candidate Joe Miller could face a $50,000 fine for violating U.S. Senate Ethics rules. Miller, who’s running for the U.S. Senate against Democrat Scott...
Parnell Represents State at Stevens’ Funeral in DC
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Alaska’s Governor was in Washington, DC for a couple days this week to represent the state at the burial of former Senator Ted Stevens. Governor Sean Parnell...
Alaska Airlines to Extend Wireless to In-State Routes
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska, Juneau
Alaska Airlines will extend wireless Internet service to most in-state routes by the end of the year. But there will be gaps.
The Alaska Marine Highway System also plans to offer...
Permanent Fund Principle Input High, Despite Declining North Slope Production
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is holding its annual meetings in Fairbanks this week. The state owned corporation’s director Mike Burns says the fund’s value has been on...
Mat-Su Voters Choosing Candidates to Fill Two Assembly Seats
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will choose candidates for two Borough Assembly seats when they go to the polls next Tuesday. KSKA’s Ellen Lockyer has more on the District...
Deadliest Catch Will Be Missing Some Familiar Faces This Season
Alexandra Gutierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
Next week the Deadliest Catch production crew will be arriving in Dutch Harbor to prepare for the seventh season of the popular Discovery Channel television series. But some...