Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Only One Legal Hurdle Blocking Kensington Mine
Only one legal hurdle prevents the startup of work at the Kensington Gold Mine. And mine owner Coeur Alaska is asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to immediately lift an injunction in place...
Usibelli Ups Coal Estimation
The Usibelli coal mine has upped its estimation of available reserves at Healy. Usibelli vice president of customer relations Bill Brophy says the assessment shows an abundance of easily accessible coal beyond the previous...
Volunteers Looking for Invasive Species of Crab
Volunteers are helping biologists from the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve search local waters for an invasive species of crab. Each month they check traps along the beach to identify and measure the crabs they...
Wainright Soldiers on Way Home
More than 85 Fort Wainwright soldiers are returning from a year-long deployment in Iraq. Post spokeswoman Linda Douglas says the Task Force 49 soldiers due in Wednesday have been providing aerial reconnaissance and...
Alaska News Nightly: July 1, 2009
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Villagers Protesting Salmon Rules
Shane Iverson, KYUK - Bethel
The Native Tribe...
Lawmakers To Review High Fuel Prices
Three state lawmakers want hearings on a bill aimed at stemming high fuel prices. Democratic Representatives Pete Peterson and Chris Tuck of Anchorage and Scott Kawasaki of Fairbanks say hearings will allow quicker action...
Fishing Spots Closing
Disappointing king salmon runs in Southcentral Alaska have resulted in sport fishing closures in many a popular fishing hole.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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Some Anchorage Businesses Taking Steps to Avoid Discrimination
The Anchorage Assembly has been hearing testimony regarding a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance that would protect gay and lesbians. But some Alaska businesses have already taken steps to make sure that employees will remain protected,...
Denali National Park Workers Threaten Strike
About 16 bus mechanics, radio technicians and warehouse workers at Denali National Park have authorized a strike before one of the busiest holidays at the park.
The Associated Press
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Federal Archives Building in Anchorage on Hold
Prime land in midtown Anchorage is sitting idle due to a federal-level snafu. It seems that plans for a new Anchorage center for the National Archives and Records Administration are on hold, and a...
No Signs of Foul Play in Deaths of Anchorage Homeless Men
The Anchorage Police Department announced on Monday that investigations into the deaths of five homeless men during May and June show no sign of foul play.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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UAF Journalism Students Heading to Iraq
A group of University of Alaska Fairbanks journalism students are headed to Iraq. The trio will imbed with the Ft. Wainwright based Stryker Brigade in August to report during the final weeks of the...
Jamaican Teaming with Mackey for 2010 Iditarod
Jamaican musher Newton Marshall is teaming with Lance Mackey for a run at the 2010 Iditarod. Marshall completed the Yukon Quest last winter under the tutelage of Hans Gatt out of Whitehorse.
Dan Bross,...
Students Getting Hands-On Lessons in Unalaska
This summer, students are taking a hands-on look at some of the things that make Unalaska unique.
Anne Hillman, KUCB - Unalaska
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Alaska News Nightly: June 30, 2009
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Lawmakers To Review High Fuel Prices
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Three...
US Supreme Court to Hear Weyhrauch Appeal
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Bruce Weyhrauch's appeal. Weyhrauch is one of the former Alaska state legislators charged with corruption. He was indicted but never tried. He appealed his mail fraud...
Exxon Not to Appeal Spill Decision
Plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez oil spill case got some good news over the weekend. Exxon has decided not to appeal a recent ruling by a three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court, giving...
Legislators Looking at Rewriting Tax on Natural Gas
Legislators are beginning to take a look at rewriting parts of the state tax on natural gas during next year's session, in particular removing some elements of the current tax structure that could end...
Young Wants Another Term in Congress
Congressman Don Young (R) announces he will run again.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Redoubt May Be Settling Down
Scientists keeping a close eye on Mount Redoubt are starting to see signs the volcano may be settling down. But the aviation alert level is still at code orange. And staff at the Alaska...