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Murkowski Says Obama Punishing Oil and Gas Industry
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar underwent a friendly confirmation process when he got his job earlier this year. But the man he wants to tap as his Deputy Secretary wasn't so lucky today...
Warming Climate Impacts GDP
Climate change requires immediate action and businesses like the insurance industry need to think about how a warming climate will affect them. That's the message the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation...
Masek Pleads Guilty To Bribery Conspiracy
Former Willow representative Beverly Masek was charged in U.S. district judge Royce Beistline's court today with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery going back to 2003, when she agreed to withdraw an oil...
Alaska News Nightly: March 12, 2009
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Masek Pleads Guilty To Bribery Conspiracy
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Anchorage Mayor Candidates: Paul Honeman and Walt Monegan
Former police officers, Walt Monegan (left) and Paul Honeman (right) and are running for mayor of Anchorage on April 7th. Photos by Erick Cordero
KSKA continues its municipal election series and mayor candidate profiles with...
Iditarod Morning: March 12, 2009
What is the trail like ahead, and do the leaders or the followers have the advantage? The race heads into the wild now.
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Researchers Look For Links Between Fisheries and Fish Size
Scientists are currently exploring a possible link between commercial fishing practices and smaller fish size.
Adam Kane, KDLG - Dillingham
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Ketchikan Survey Seeks to Boast Tourism
A survey of Ketchikan visitors suggests some new directions that could help boost the city's tourism industry. The research also points to potential for other towns that attract out-of-state anglers.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Stimulus Money Funds Forestry Projects
Alaska's national forests are getting two-point-four million dollars from the Economic Stimulus package signed into law last month. It will go toward projects in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests ranging from building...
Canadians Hope For Resolution of Arctic Border Disputes
Legal experts are urging Canada to work with the new U.S. administration to resolve long-standing arctic issues between the two countries. The U.S. and Canada dispute the boundary in an area between the Yukon...
Interior Departments Shifts Focus to Renewable Energy
The Interior Department has a new focus and commitment to renewable energy projects. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed today his first Secretarial Order establishing the production, development, and delivery of renewable energy as...
Rookies Race for Fun and Love of Their Dogs
A group of mostly rookies are bringing up the rear in the Iditarod this year. Most have day jobs and are making their way to Nome purely for the great adventure and for the...
Martin Buser Grabs The Lead out of Takotna
The lead mushers on the Iditarod sled dog race are taking their mandatory 24 hour layovers in Takotna. Nenana musher Aaron Burmeister was the first to arrive at the checkpoint at 2:44 this morning....
Congressional Delegation Votes Yes on Omnibus
All three members of Alaska's Congressional delegation voted for the omnibus appropriations bill President Obama signed into law today. The Senate cast its vote on the 410 billion dollar spending bill yesterday....
Former Willow Lawmaker Admits Guilt in Bribery Charge
Former Alaska Republican representative Beverly Masek of Willow has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bribery conspiracy regarding a program that received federal funds.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Alaska News Nightly: March 11, 2009
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Former Willow Lawmaker Admits Guilt in Bribery Charge
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Anchorage Mayor Candidates: Shelia Selkregg and Eric Croft
Eric Croft and Shelia Selkregg, two of the fifteen mayoral candidates at the HACA-Bridge Builders Mayoral Forum. Photos by Erick Cordero
April 7th's Anchorage municipal election offers a field of 15 candidates for mayor....
Community Forum: Saving money
With the economy in the dumps, everyone is worried about money these days. So its time to find out about some of the fun and cost cutting measures some savvy Anchorage residents have been...
Iditarod Morning: March 11, 2009
It's snowing in McGrath as the leaders press on to Takotna, and fears about deeper snow and moose. It's Aaron Burmeister's turn to lead.
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