Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Missouri Senator to Hold Hearing on Native Contracts
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill's office has released a "preliminary analysis" of contracts awarded to Alaska Native Corporations from 2000 to 2008. The information was publicly available, and does not uncover anything previously not known....
Cascade Creek Presents Hydro Plant Plans
The latest plans for a large hydro electric power plant on the mainland north of Petersburg call for tunneling into a remote mountain in Thomas Bay north of Petersburg and siphoning water from the...
Fairbanks Ball Club Celebrating 50th Anniversary
The Alaska Gold Panners are celebrating their 50thAnniversary this summer. The baseball team's season highlight, the annual Midnight Sun Game, was played during a weekend of Solstice events in Fairbanks.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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Alaska News Nightly: June 23, 2009
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Legislators Hear About Exxon-TransCanada Plans
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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Supreme Court Sides With Kensington Gold Mine
The Supreme Court has sided with a mining company, saying it can dump tailings from the Kensington Gold Mine into a lake near Juneau. In its 6 to 3 decision, the Court said...
Earthquake Shakes South Central Alaska
A strong earthquake rattled south central Alaska today. The five point four magnitude quake was centered about fifty miles north of Anchorage. The regional earthquake information center hasn't received any damage reports but the...
Coast Guard Rescues Two Adrift in Bering Sea
Two men spent 52 hours drifting in the Bering Sea before being rescued by the Coast Guard on Sunday evening. Fifty-year-old Rod Whitehead of Adak and 35-year-old Bill Osterback of Sand Point hit the...
Well-Known Archeologist Leaving Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales Island is losing a well-known player in the cultural and scientific world. archeologist Terry Fifield has decided to leave Alaska and relocate to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
Jay...
Supreme Court Maintains Voting Act
The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to declare part of the federal Voting Rights Act unconstitutional. The litigation originated in Austin, Texas with an attempt to avoid the requirement that election-related decisions get...
Gay Pride Parade Draws Supporters in Anchorage
Despite Saturday's cool temperatures, overcast skies and two other downtown weekend events, Anchorage's annual Gay Pride Parade and park strip celebration drew more participants than usual on Saturday.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Memorial Services Set for Boucher
Memorial services are scheduled this week for H.A. "Red" Boucher, Alaska's first elected lieutenant governor, and a true Alaska character. Boucher died Friday at his home in Anchorage at the age of 88.
Rosemarie...
Alaska News Nightly: June 22, 2009
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Supreme Court Sides With Kensington Gold Mine
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Talk of Alaska: What’s Alaskan?
Alaska depends on tourists, and most Alaskans are happy to help visitors enjoy our state.
But some things are easier to explain than others - for instance those Blazo boxes, or waiting for the mail...
Line One: Food Allergies
This week's guest on Line One, Dr. Melinda Rathkopf, (right) takes a look food allergy. Some of the topics she and Dr. Thad Woodard will be discussing include: the immune system and its purpose,...
Former Lieutenant Governor Boucher Dies
Alaska's first elected lieutenant governor, H.A. "Red" Boucher died today at his Anchorage home. He was 88.
The Associated Press
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Changes Made to Managing Permanent Fund
The Trustees of the Permanent Fund last month approved a new way of managing the $30 billion dollars in assets for which they are responsible. The changes go into effect on July 1.
Dave Donaldson, APRN...
Drilling Methods Hike Availability of Natural Gas
Improvements in drilling methods have caused an upsurge in the availability of natural gas resources across the US, according to a new report released on Friday.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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Murkowski Wants Senate Leadership Post
Senator Lisa Murkowski is throwing her name into contention for a top GOP leadership job. She's vying to become the Senate Republican's Conference vice chairman.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Begich to Host Colleagues for Alaska Tour
Senator Mark Begich plans to lead a group of his colleagues on a trip north to Alaska later this summer to witness the effects of climate change.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Thousands Take Advantage of Energy Rebate
For a little over a year, thousands of Alaskan residents have been taking advantage of an energy rebate program that reimburses homeowners for retrofitting their homes.
Alex Hotz, KFSK - Petersburg
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