Josh Edge, Alaska Public Media
ConocoPhillips Seeks Export Permit Extension
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
On Thursday, Legislators encouraged Southcentral residents to have a say in their future energy needs. Seven members of the State House and Senate said ConocoPhillips needs to assure...
Helicopters Assist in Medical Evacuation on Mt. McKinley
Sue Deyoe, KTNA – Talkeetna
Two Chinook helicopters from Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks assisted in a medical evacuation on Mt. McKinley yesterday. The rescue not only involved climbing rangers, and the military, but...
“Everybody Loves Whales” Casting Heads to Northwest Alaska
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
A local film production company is heading to northwest Alaska tonight to continue auditions for the Hollywood film “Everybody Loves Whales.” The film stars Drew Barrymore and tells...
Anchorage-Area Wildlife Biologist Retires
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Anchorage’s area wildlife biologist has retired. Rick Sinnott started with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in 1982 and has held the Anchorage position for more than...
Alaska News Nightly: July 8, 2010
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Coast Guard Releases Names of Crew Members in Fatal Crash
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Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
Three people from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka died today after their helicopter crashed in waters off Washington. A fourth was injured.
Photo by Petty Officer Nathan Littlejohn: A Coast...
Alyeska Pipeline Company CEO Announces Retirement
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Alyeska Pipeline Company is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer following Wednesday’s announcement that Kevin Hostler will retire from the job at the end of September. ...
Church Leader Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charges
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
A leader in Alaska’s Moravian Church has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual abuse.
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FCC Explores How Alaskans Benefit From Expanded Internet Capability
Joaqlin Estus, KNBA – Anchorage
Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clayburn is visiting Alaska to get a better sense of how Alaskans will benefit from expanded Internet capability, or broadband. Increased bandwidth allows users...
Energy Hot Topic in Gubernatorial Debates
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Energy and budget issues dominated a political forum Tuesday in Fairbanks featuring seven candidates for governor.
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Unalaskans Fend Off Eagle Attacks
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
Unalaskans are dealing with an unusual issue – bald eagle attacks. The birds are just trying to protect their young, but likewise, community members are just trying to...
Sitka Hatchery Accident Kills Salmon Fry
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
More than 1-million salmon fry died over the weekend in two separate accidents at Sitka hatcheries.
In a separate incident at the Sheldon Jackson Hatchery, some 120,000 Chinook and...
Sand Point Residents Deal With Mail Issues
Katherine Ford, KSDP – Sand Point
Sand Point residents are having to adjust to less frequent mail service.
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Hoka Hey Participants Party in Homer
Aaron Selbig, KBBI – Homer
On a rainy Fourth of July evening – in a subdivision east of Homer – the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge came to a close with a big blow-out party...
Alaska News Nightly: July 7, 2010
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Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
Three people from...
State Considering Liberty Project Oversight
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
The state is considering taking an unprecedented step to ensure BP’s Liberty drilling project on the North Slope is completed safely. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission...
Denali Pipeline Open Season Begins
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Natural Gas producers have a choice of ways to get their resource to market as of this morning. The Denali Pipeline began its Open Season – the 90...
Judicial Council Makes Recommendations for Retention
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
On Tuesday, the Judicial Council recommended voters keep 27 judicial appointments on the bench when they stand for retention this fall. However, the council also recommended against retention of...
Fish Processors Paying Highest Price in a Decade
Melati Kaye, KFSK – Petersburg
There’s some good news on the fishing grounds in Southeast Alaska in the first weeks of the summer salmon season. Processors are paying some of the highest prices...
Bartlett Regional Hospital Struggling to Improve Equipment
Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau
As Bartlett Regional Hospital struggles to improve its workplace environment, concerns about failing equipment have been taken to the Juneau Assembly. The city-owned hospital is governed by an assembly appointed...