Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Heat Wave Hits Fairbanks
Wednesday was the hottest day in Fairbanks since 1994. National Weather Service meteorologist Corey Bogel says the official temperature at the airport reached 91 degrees.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Special Session Could Be Around Corner
A special session may be on the horizon for state lawmakers. In addition to a possible override of Governor Palin's veto of federal economic stimulus funds, lawmakers may also weigh in on her latest...
BLM Nominee Questioned on Energy Development
The man President Obama has chosen to run the Bureau of Land Management faced questions from the Senate Energy Committee on Thursday. Robert Abbey's confirmation hearing focused on balancing development and conservation efforts on...
Court Lifts Injunction Against Kensington Mine
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a 2006 injunction against the Kensington Mine. It puts the mine one step closer to constructing a tailings facility, the last major work to be done...
Anchorage Police Have New Tool to Deal with Illegal Camps
The Anchorage Police have a new "tool" to deal with illegal campsites in the city.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Fairbanks City Council Cracks Down on Drinkers
The Fairbanks City Council passed an ordinance this week that makes it a fineable offense to buy alcohol for chronic drinkers.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Famous Wheelchair Race Returning to Anchorage
The Sadlers Ultra Challenge is coming back. The world's longest wheelchair and hand cycle race normally run between Fairbanks and Anchorage on the Park's Highway is celebrating its 25th year with a new format.
Dan...
Prepaid Cards Being Investigated
Many people use pre-paid calling cards instead of long-distance phone service because it is cheaper. But Alaskans recently found out that they could no longer re-charge their pre-paid Sprint cards. They complained about it,...
Alaska News Nightly: July 9, 2009
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Fires Blamed for Smokey Southcentral Skies
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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Dept. of Energy May Not Wait for Legislature
The US Department of Energy appears unwilling to wait for next year's legislative session for a possible override of Governor Sarah Palin's veto of $28 million in federal stimulus money set aside for energy...
Navy Laying Out Plans for Arctic
The US Navy is laying out plans for the warming waters above Alaska as shipping and resource development opportunities increase. Climate models predict the Arctic Ocean will be ice free in summer in less...
Lower 48 Crews Coming to Fight Alaska Wildfires
Lower 48 crews are being tapped to battle Alaska wildfires for the first time this summer. Alaska Fire service spokesman Doug Stockdale says crews from Idaho arrived yesterday to begin working the Minto...
Anchorage Fire Units Fight Blaze
Dry conditions sent extra fire department units and a helicopter to control a blaze in Anchorage on Wednesday.
Suzanna Caldwell, APRN - Anchorage
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Former House Speaker to Run for Governor
Candidates have begun to come forward to try for the job now held by Governor Sarah Palin. And former House Speaker John Harris is the first name on the list. He announced on Wednesday...
Hearing to Clear Up Confusion over Lt. Governor Designee
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Lieutenant Governor-designee Lieutenant General Craig Campbell on Monday in Fairbanks. The hearing is designed to clear up the legal confusion over who will assume...
Judge Sets Sentencing Date for Bill Allen
Judgment day for former Veco executives Bill Allen and Rick Smith may come in about three months. On Tuesday, District Judge John Sedwick set October 28th as the sentencing date for the two men. ...
Princess Cruise Ships End Declaration Display
Wednesday is the final day Princess Cruise ships in Juneau are displaying the Declaration of Independence. The document is one of 200 broadside copies distributed across the Thirteen Colonies and read to the public...
Part of Tongass Set Aside as Experimental Forest
A 25-thousand acre parcel of the Tongass National Forest near Juneau has been set aside as an experimental forest. It's part of a network of more than 80 experimental forests and grasslands across the...
Alaska News Nightly: July 8, 2009
Cmdr. Tim Gallaudet Talks of the Navy's Plans for the Arctic.
Photo By Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Palin Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Announcement
Sarah Palin returned to work as Alaska's governor today in Kotzebue. She visited the arctic community to sign a bill aimed at strengthening the Village Public Safety Officer program. It was her first public...