Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 1/2
Part 1/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING debates hosted in the KAKM studio and aired on KAKM,...
RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 2/2
Part 2/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING debates hosted in the KAKM studio and aired on KAKM,...
Murkowski, Miller Debate Each Other for First Time in RUNNING
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
On Thursday night, the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate matched up for the first time for debates. Incumbent Senator Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller traded barbs over whether or...
Challenging Don Young for House
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Only one Democrat is running for Alaska’s US House Seat. Harry Crawford is currently a state house member representing Anchorage, and will be uncontested at the polls...
Comparing Gubernatorial Candidates’ Oil Tax Strategies
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Oil taxes may be the defining issue in the Democratic primary race for Alaska governor. Former State Representative Ethan Berkowitz would throw out the state’s current severance tax...
Salmonella Cases Tied to Recalled Eggs
Associated Press
The state of Alaska has confirmed at least two cases of salmonella matching the strain tied to recalled eggs. Greg Wilkinson, a spokesman for the state health department, says that in...
Funds to be Used for Subsidizing Satellite Broadband Service in Rural Alaska
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Alaska will benefit from another round of broadband Internet access grants the White House announced Wednesday. The state’s share of the stimulus money is $7 million. The funds...
Hydro Electric System Running in Eagle
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
After a string of weather related delays, a small hydroelectric system at Eagle is finally up and running.
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Yukon Chum Run is Lagging
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Yukon River fall chum salmon run is lagging way behind expectations. State fall chum manager Jeff Estensen says past the normal mid-point of the run, less than half the...
Few Opposed Races are in Next Week’s Primary Election
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Only a few voters in next week’s primary elections will need to make choices for next year’s legislature. That’s because most of the legislative seats will have opposition...
Alaska News Nightly: August 19, 2010
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Challenging Don Young for House
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Only...
Talk of Alaska: Lisa Murkowski, Republican Candidate for US Senate
As the primary election approaches, Alaska’s senior US Senator faces a challenge from the right. Is it time for a change in Washington? Senator Lisa Murkowski appears on the next special...
Many Awarded Special Honors at Memorial Service
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
About 100 people were listed in the memorial program for Senator Ted Stevens as honorary pallbearers. Not all of them were in attendance, and some are national leaders,...
Murkowski: "Ted Was Alaska"
Annie Feidt and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
Thousands of mourners and a long list of dignitaries gathered at Anchorage Baptist Temple this afternoon to say goodbye to Senator Ted ...
Dignitaries, Family Talk About Stevens
Libby Casey and Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
When the ceremony ended, the honor guard carried the casket out of the church, followed by the family, the dignitaries including the vice president and...
Memorial Attendees Share Memories, Thoughts of Stevens
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
As soon as the doors of the Anchorage Baptist Temple opened before the service at noon today, a steady stream of people flowed through the two entrances. KSKA’s...
Biological Opinion May Shut Down Mackerel, Cod Fishing Near Kiska
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
A tense meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council went into recess this afternoon so members could attend the Ted Stevens funeral, but they will be back...
Candidates Race for Lieutenant Governor
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
There is no shortage of Republican and Democratic hopefuls for lieutenant governor this year. The slate of candidates crowds both major party ballots for the state’s number two...
Body of Missing Eagle Customs Agent Found
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
The body of a missing Eagle customs agent has been found. Charles “Chuck” Collins body was discovered along the Yukon River near Eagle Sunday night. Eagle resident Dave...
Alaska News Nightly: August 18, 2010
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Thousands Gather at Anchorage Baptist Temple
Annie Feidt and Lori Townsend,...