Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Stimulus Spending to Help Fish, Too
Fish as well as people are expected to benefit from another round of federal stimulus funding that's headed to Alaska.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
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Wildfire in Kenai Refuge Growing
The Shanta Creek Fire burning north of Tustumena Lake in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge continues to grow. Wildfire officials are monitoring the blaze, which was started by lightning about a week ago. The...
Coast Guard Commander Wants More Presence in the Arctic
The Commandant of the US Coast Guard says the nation should beef-up its presence in the Arctic. Admiral Thad Allen made his comments before a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing about Coast Guard oversight. Alaska...
Cargo Containers Go Overboard
A little over a week ago, three cargo containers went overboard on their way through Milbanke Sound, off the coast of British Columbia. Two of the containers are still missing, but the loss could...
New Mining Data for Chistochena District Available
The state's geological and geophysical survey has released new mining data for the Chistochena District. The information from airborne surveys of 442 square miles of the district is meant to provide data about the region's bedrock,...
Two Arts Groups Purchase Ketchikan’s Fireside Building
Two arts organizations have purchased the former Fireside Building in downtown Ketchikan. The purchase is a major to find a permanent home for First City Players and Ketchikan Theater Ballet.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD - Ketchikan
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Public Internet Program Launched in Sitka
Sitkans can now update Facebook from the lawn at Totem Square. Last week, the city launched a public Internet program and soon, free wireless will be available in downtown Sitka.
Shaleece Haas, KCAW - Sitka
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AFN Sponsors Essay Contest
The Alaska Federation of Natives is partnering with the National Congress of American Indians to sponsor an essay contest open to all Native thinkers.
UPDATE: (Oct. 22, 2009)
During the its October convention in Anchorage, Alaska...
Alaska News Nightly: July 7, 2009
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Palin Makes First Public Appearance Since Her Announcement
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Parnell Assembling New Administration
Since Friday's announcement that he will take over the governor's office in less than three weeks, Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has been very busy putting together an administration for the next year and a...
Murkowski “Deeply Disappointed” in Palin
One of the strongest responses to Governor Palin's decision to resign came from Senator Lisa Murkowski. Her office put out a statement, saying the Senator was "deeply disappointed" in the Governor for deciding to...
State GOP Responds to Palin’s Departure
Alaska Republicans are issuing a blanket statement in the wake of Governor Palin's resignation, calling Palin a "valued public servant." Although the party is trying to switch it's focus toward Lt. Governor Sean Parnell's...
Two Fort Richardson Troopers Killed In Afghanistan
Two Fort Richardson paratroopers were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday. Private first class Justin Casillas and Aaron Fairbairn were killed on July 4th, when a combat outpost in eastern Afghanistan came under attack. Thirteen...
Wildfires Springing Up
The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge continues to monitor a wildfire that was started by lightning last week and is now burning more than 700 acres. Dozens of wildfires are also burning in the interior,...
Water Bill Specifies Industry Standards
A bill before Congress would clarify exactly what kind of industries can dump material into a body of water. The Clean Water Protection Act would differentiate between "fill" and waste. Its supporters hope it...
Scientists Might Redraw Map for Ice Age
The Ice Age must have been icier than we thought - at least in Alaska. A new find by permafrost scientists on the North Slope is likely to re-draw the map of where the...
Salmon Run Mixed
It's been a pretty good King Salmon run on the Lower Kuskokwim River this year, but escapement in the mid-river tributaries is not so impressive. Some are starting to wonder what's happening to the...
Alaska News Nightly: July 6, 2009
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Parnell Assembling New Administration
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Since Friday's announcement...
Talk of Alaska: How Do We Feel About Gov. Palin’s Resignation?
Gov. Sarah Palin shocked Alaskans by announcing she was quitting and leaving as governor. Her decision reverberated throughout the state and the national political scene.
What's her legacy?
What does her future hold?
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Palin Quits, Shocking Alaskans
Governor Sarah Palin announced this morning that she is resigning. Speaking from her home in Wasilla, the governor says she has no interest in being a lame duck candidate in the final year of...