Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Scientists Mapping Canyon Near Pribiloff Island
The abundance of the Pribiloff Island ecosystem is linked to a nearby but poorly understood canyon. A team of researchers is mapping the canyon and some of the surrounding ecosystems to understand what happens...
Crews Resume Work on Recovering Fuel From Sunken Ship
Crews have resumed work preparing to recover fuel from the sunken ship Monarch in Cook Inlet. But they now have a new strategy after initial difficulties, and more delays as a diver had medical...
BIA – Alaska Region – to Get New Leadership
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Alaska Region, will soon be under new leadership.
Adam Kane, KDLG - Dillingham
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Alaska News Nightly: June 29, 2009
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US Supreme Court to Hear Weyhrauch Appeal
Steve Heimel, APRN -...
Talk of Alaska: Stay-Cations
Alaska is marketed as a tourist destination to people in the Lower 48 and in foreign countries. But who can appreciate Alaska better than Alaskans? And the flight or the ferry ride is a...
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Permafrost Case
The US Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a Fairbanks Borough case. The question is how permafrost lands should be classified under federal wetlands rules.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Young Criticizes New Energy Bill
Alaska Congressman Don Young (R) says the climate change and energy bill passed by the House of Representatives Friday is nothing more than a taxation program.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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UAF Prof Has Plans for State Energy Policy
A University of Alaska Fairbanks professor is offering a plan for the state's energy and economic future.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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King Salmon Return to Yukon Disappointing
The weak return of king salmon to the Yukon River has resulted in another fishing restriction.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Ship Creek Drainage Closed to Fishing
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Sport fish division has issued an emergency closure order for the Ship Creek drainage, a popular urban fishing spot in Anchorage.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Judge Thinks Halibut Limit Will Stick
A judge who denied a request by southeast Alaska fishing charter operators for relief from a one-halibut daily bag limit said they were unlikely to succeed in their lawsuit to revoke it permanently.
The Associated...
State and Feds Have Flooding Agreement
The state and federal government have signed an agreement to manage recovery from this spring's flooding.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Alaska Pacific University is Celegrating 50th Anniversary
Alaska Pacific University located in Anchorage is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Alaska Pacific University's 50th Anniversary
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Fort Richardson Officer Killed in Afghanistan
An infantry officer from Fort Richardson was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Sealaska Shareholders Could See New Leadership
Sealaska shareholders will learn tomorrow whether they'll see a major change in leadership.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Forest Service Releases Timber Sales Data for Prince of Wales Island
The Forest Service released its record of decision and final environmental impact statement yesterday for the Prince of Wales Island timber sales.
Jay Marble, KRBD - Prince of Wales Island
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Alaska News Nightly: June 26, 2009
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Supreme Court Won't Hear Permafrost Case
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington...
Health Care Reform Heating Up in DC
On Capitol Hill work on health care reform is reaching a fever-pitch, but with Congress going on recess next week, crafting a health care bill will continue next month.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington ...
President Obama Opens Local Push for Health Care Reform
President Obama's grassroots team in Alaska launched an effort on Thursday to convince state residents to back health care reform. The state office of "organizing for America" says it wants to make sure Alaskan...
Huge Military Exercise Wraps Up in Alaska
The annual military training exercise known as Northern Edge wraps up on Friday. It is the largest training held by the military in Alaska. 9000 active duty, National Guard and reserve soldiers, sailors, airmen...