Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
New Tug Boats on Their Way
Crowley Marine is launching a couple of brand new tug boats specially designed to ply the Great Land’s coasts and rivers.
Paul Korchin, KNOM - Nome
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Sitka Man Admits to Killing Four
A Sitka man accused of killing four people last year admitted to committing the acts in court last week. Jason Abbott will likely be sentenced to at least 40 years in prison.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska...
Alaska Democrats Tap Former Clinton Official as New Director
Alaska Democrats have chosen Deborah Williams, an official in the administration of former - President Bill Clinton, as their new executive director.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
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Steamroller Art Rolls Into Anchorage
Anchorage art fans had a chance to view the results this weekend when artists' skills take on four tons of construction equipment. A local gallery showed the wood block prints of "Steamroller 2009."
Len Anderson,...
Alaska News Nightly: May 18, 2009
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Oversight Panel to Explore Contracts With Alaska Native Corporations
Libby Casey,...
The Kenai Catches A Weather Break
The weather is now cooperating with firefighters battling the East End Road wildfire outside of Homer.
Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer
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Obama’s Pick for Indian Affairs Wins Early Nod
President Barack Obama’s pick to run the Bureau of Indian Affairs won the approval of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Thursday.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Alaska GM and Chrysler Dealers to Be Spared
Alaska General Motors and Chrysler dealers will be spared as both U.S. automakers close dealerships nationwide.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
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Federal Judge to Decide Settlement for Abuse Victims
It will be up to federal bankruptcy judge to decide on what’s included in a settlement package for nearly 300 sexual abuse victims seeking compensation from the Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska.
Dan Bross, KUAC...
More Floods May be On their Way to Yukon River Villages
Ice jams are threatening more Yukon River villages.
The Associated Press
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Kenai Teen Wins Presidential Honor
A teenager from Kenai set out last year to protect the eroding sand dunes along the Kenai River.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Alaska News Nightly: May 15, 2009
Photo By Libby Casey, APRN - Washington
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The Kenai Catches A...
Crews Battling Wildfire on the Kenai
Photo By Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer
Fire crews continue to battle the first major wildfire to hit the Kenai Peninsula this year at mile 17 of East End Road outside of Homer. More than...
Senator Murkowski Battles Interior Nominee
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski helped lead the Republican charge Wednesday to block President Obama's nominee for a top Interior Department post. David Hayes's confirmation as Deputy Interior Secretary has been stalled for months...
Russian, US Biologists Team Up to Study Polar Bear
Political relations between the U-S and Russian may be strained right now. But that hasn't stopped biologists from each country from teaming up in the Chukchi Sea on a study to learn more about...
Burn Permits Suspended in Southcentral Alaska
Dry weather has prompted the state division of forestry to suspend burn permits throughout Southcentral Alaska. Open burn suspensions were issued from the western Kenai Peninsula through the Matanuska Valley on Tuesday. Anchorage bowl...
Floodwaters Receding in Tanana
Floodwaters are receding slowly in the village of Tanana after the Yukon River crested at near record level yesterday. Julie Roberts Hyslop, acting executive director of the Tanana Tribal Council and lifelong Tanana resident,...
Alaska Facing Shortage of Foster Homes
Alaska is facing a shortage of foster homes. On Tuesday, Amanda Metivier and State Representative Les Gara organized an event to help address the problem. They want to inform Alaskans about foster opportunities with...