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Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer Leaving
Alaska's chief medical officer Dr. Jay Butler is leaving the department of Health and Social Services to take a new position with the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Cavers and Scientists Exploring New Areas
Cavers and scientists are exploring new underground areas of Alaska. They're discovering new caverns and the mineral formations hidden inside.
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"Encounters" Documentary: Southeast Caves
Audio Tour: El Captain, one of Alaska's largest caves
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A Beautiful Journey Profiles Daisy Deminteiff
Most of us appreciate the skill of Alaska Native basket makers, but far fewer are aware of the knowledge needed to collect and prepare the materials.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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Alaska News Nightly: June 5, 2009
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State Launches Next Steps for Gas Pipeline
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Former Legislators to Be Released From Prison
Former state representatives Pete Kott and Vic Kohring are going to be released from prison. The Attorney General has decided that prosecutors held back important evidence from their attorneys when they were tried and...
Kott Attorney Pleased with Decision
The attorney who represented Pete Kott at his trial said he was "ecstatic" when he heard about Attorney General Holder's decision.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
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Judge Maintains One-Fish Halibut Limit
A federal judge in Washington has refused to stop a one-fish limit for halibut charter clients in Southeast Alaska from going into effect.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Two More Swine Flu Cases Discovered
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is reporting two new positive test results for the H1N1 or swine flu in Alaska.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Management Plan For Hatcher Pass to Get Update
Growing use by recreational-minded Alaskans is prompting the state Department of Natural Resources to update a management plan for the greater Hatcher Pass area.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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NOAA Scientists Try New Survey Method
NOAA Fisheries scientists are using a new method for surveying the southern edge of the Bering Sea ice pack for seals as they both move north.
Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak
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Salt Coming Back to Juneau Streets
The state Department of Transportation will be taking a step back in time with road maintenance this winter.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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Environmental Group to Sue For Seal Protection
An environmental group says it will sue the federal government to force a decision on additional protections for Arctic seals.
The Associated Press
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Dry Weather Increases Fire Danger for Tongass
The prolonged warm, dry weather enjoyed by Southeast Alaskans so far this summer comes with a price: increased fire danger in the Tongass National Forest.
Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka
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State Fire Crews Pulling Back From Snowshoe Fire
State forest fire officials have pulled back crews from the Broken Snowshoe wildfire near McGrath.
The Associated Press
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Alaska News Nightly: June 4, 2009
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Former Legislators to Be Released From Prison
Lori Townsend and Steve...
Legislators Want Time to Override Palin Veto of Stimulus Funds
Legislative leaders are requesting time to override Governor Sarah Palin's veto last month of $28 million in federal energy stimulus grants. In a letter from the House and Senate presiding officers...
Energy Committee Focusing on Renewable Power
The Senate Energy Committee is working its way through a massive draft energy bill that focuses heavily on renewable power. Tomorrow the committee will gather to "mark-up" or debate and amend the legislation. Their...
GAO Report Wants Flood Assessment for Alaska Villages
A new report from the Government Accountability Office is recommending a full flooding assessment f
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Lower Yukon Residents Get More Tough News on Fishing
There's more tough news for residents on the Lower Yukon still recovering from spring flooding. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says there will be no commercial fishery this year and subsistence fishing...
Eagle to Replace Transmission Lines
The electric and telephone utility that serves Eagle is planning to replace transmission lines taken out by flooding, and move ahead with a hydro project. Alaska Power and Telephone president Bob Grim says high...