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Tanker Strikes Humpback Whale
An oil tanker struck an endangered humpback whale and carried it on its bow into Port Valdez. Crewmen Monday on an escort vessel spotted the 40- to 50-foot whale along the water line of...
Juneau Man Completes Shoreline Journey
After several years of extraordinary effort, Juneau resident Mike Miller has finally completed his goal of traveling by human power the entire shoreline of the Lynn Canal from Juneau to Haines.
Nicholas Szatkowski, KHNS -...
Alaska News Nightly: June 3, 2009
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Legislators Want Time to Override Palin Veto of Stimulus Funds
Dave...
Congressional Leaders Reflect on China, Alaska Trip
Congressional leaders are reflecting on their recent trip to China - and a stopover in Anchorage where they heard about climate change from Alaska Native leaders. House speaker Nancy Pelosi of California led the...
DOD Secretary Says US Ready for Any Korean Threat
North Korea is reportedly preparing an intercontinental missile for launch. The country has been blowing up explosives underground and launching short-range missiles for the past week while at the same time preparing for ruler...
Feds Could Help with Financing for Gas Line
The cost of a natural gas line from the North Slope to North American markets has increased dramatically while it has been a political issue for the past 30 years. And there's a good...
Committee Hears About Energy Crisis in YK Delta
The House Energy Committee held an official hearing in Bethel on Friday. Ten legislators listened to public testimony about the effects of the energy crisis in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta.
Shane Iverson, KYUK - Bethel
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State Scaling Back on Response to McGrath Wildfire
The state is scaling back its response to the big wildfire burning near McGrath. The over 25,000-acre Broken Snowshoe fire has slowed thanks clouds and high humidity in the western interior. State Fire Information...
Tsunami Survivors Share Their Stories for Hawaii Museum
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Tsunami survivors across Alaska are telling their stories this week for archiving at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hawaii. Jeanne Johnston and Walter Dudley are co-founders of...
Alaska News Nightly: June 2, 2009
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Congressional Leaders Reflect on China, Alaska Trip
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Eagle Residents Working to Clean Up After Flooding
Eagle residents have started the long cleanup process after record ice jam flooding destroyed much of the Interior community this spring. Large blocks of ice are still stranded on land at the old village...
Study: Huge Amounts of Undiscovered Oil In Alaska Waters
The largest amount of undiscovered oil above the Arctic Circle is in Alaskan waters. That's according to a new study from the US Geological Survey that looks at the potential for finding oil and...
University Professor Calls for Diversity in Organizations
The more an organization embraces diversity, the more successful it's likely to be. That was the message of a Vancouver University professor and theologian who conducted a dialogue in Anchorage yesterday on Race and...
Company Taking Next Steps on Wind Farm
A private company is taking another step in development of a wind farm near Delta Junction. Fairbanks based Alaska Environmental Power began the project last year with the installation of a 100 kilowatt turbine....
Commercial Salmon Season Starts in Lower Cook Inlet
The 2009 commercial salmon season starts today in Lower Cook Inlet, and the forecast is calling for a slightly larger catch this year. A new management change is also affecting the harvest in some...
Salmon Derby Ends with Close Finish
The 31st annual King Salmon Derby in Haines ended Sunday, with the closest win in memory.
Tara Bicknell, KHNS - Haines
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LeConte Glacier Advancing
LeConte Glacier near Petersburg has advanced 300 feet, according to the results of this year's glacier survey by Petersburg High School students. The annual survey is lead by a local science teacher, who took...
Alaska News Nightly: June 1, 2009
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Eagle Residents Working to Clean Up After Flooding
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Talk of Alaska: What Books Changed Our Lives?
Talk of Alaska has always been extremely supportive of reading and books.
It was a thrill to try to imagine what some of the middle school students who caught the reading bug because of Ben...
Obama Administration Wants Second Look at Timber Sales
The Obama Administration is taking a second look at new forest service timber sales in roadless areas. The new directive announced on Thursday requires prior approval by the secretary of agriculture before logging is...