Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Homer Rep Surprised by Decision
Homer Representative Paul Seaton's (R) reaction to today's announcement that Governor Sarah Palin will be resigning was one of surprise. Seaton says he didn't see the news coming.
Casey Kelly, Homer - KBBI
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House Speaker Received No Advance Notice
Speaker of the House Mike Chenault (R) from Nikiski says neither the governor nor her staff had given any indication that she was considering this decision.
Ben Stanton, KDLL - Kenai
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Rep. Olson of Soldotna Suprised by Announcement
Another Republican in the House of Representatives, Kurt Olson of Soldotna says he also was surprised at the news this morning.
Ben Stanton, KDLL - Kenai
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Senate President Kept in the Dark
Alaska Senate President Gary Stevens (R) says he didn't hear a word from the governor's office before her news conference.
Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer
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Rep. Wilson of Sitka Got the News from a Friend
State Representative Peggy Wilson (R-Sitka) was helping out with downtown activities in Juneau when a friend called to tell her the news.
Shaleece Haas, KCAW - Sitka
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Palin’s Announcement Provides Early 4th Fireworks
Sitkans were enjoying warm weather and fennel cakes at the annual Fourth of July festival when news broke about Governor Palin's announcement.
Shaleece Haas, KCAW - Sitka
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Anchorage Loves Celebrating the 4th
Like communities across the nation, Anchorage embraces the Fourth of July with a bevy of traditions.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Alaska News Nightly: July 3, 2009
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Palin Quits, Shocking Alaskans
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Fish and Wildlife Service Opposed to Doyon Land Swap
A controversial idea to swap land between the Native regional corporation Doyon Limited and the federal government is unlikely to move forward. The Environmental Impact Statement released by the US Fish and Wildlife service...
Salmon Fishing Closed in Mat-Su this Weekend
Sport fishing for king salmon is closed this holiday weekend in many of the most popular fishing creeks in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The closure notice comes on the heels of an earlier emergency order shutting...
Flint Hills Refinery Working Close to Normal
The Flint Hills North Pole Refinery is operating closer to normal capacity. The refinery has restored operation of a crude oil processing unit it took off line in March. The move was in reaction...
Mountain Racers Head to Seward for Marathon
Mountain racers from across the world will congregate in Seward Saturday for the 82nd running of the Mount Marathon race. The three-thousand, twenty-two foot, 3.1-mile race can leave even some of the most talented...
Sullivan Sworn In as Anchorage Mayor
Hundreds crowded the Discovery Theater yesterday to watch Dan Sullivan become the seventh elected mayor of the unified municipality of Anchorage.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Juneau Boy Killed in Mountain Accident
A 16-year-old Juneau boy was killed when he fell off a mountain on Wednesday near the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
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Redirecting of Some Ferry Traffic Drawing Questions
An Alaska lawmaker is questioning the ferry system's move to redirect some traffic through a Canadian port. It comes as transportation planners are asking whether Prince Rupert, British Columbia, should became the marine highway's...
Alaska Nightly News: July 2, 2009
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Fish and Wildlife Service Opposed to Doyon Land Swap
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Villagers Protesting Salmon Rules
The Native Tribe in the Marshall is protesting fishing restrictions imposed by the State of Alaska. On Friday six boats went fishing for King Salmon during a closed period. Residents in Marshall, and other...
Obama Team Coming to Alaska
Five of President Obama's top cabinet secretaries will visit Bethel next month as part of a "rural tour." The group includes Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Agriculture...
Alaska Growing Older, Leads the Nation
This year, Alaska overtook Nevada to become the state with the fastest growing population of elderly people. And for the most part, state agencies seem to be preparing for the needs of older Alaskans....
Rat Poison Suspected of Killing Island Birds
Rat poison is responsible for killing at least five birds on an island in the Aleutians this spring. It is suspected in the deaths of more than two hundred other birds, including bald eagles,...