Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Sheldon Jackson College Graduates Last of Its Students
Sheldon Jackson College has graduated its last students. The 130-year old Sitka institution closed its doors in 2007, but a handful of students were able to complete their degrees through an arrangement with the...
Forest Service Investigating Dying Alders
For the past few years the U-S Forest Service has been investigating the cause of a massive die off of Alders across much of Alaska stretching from Nome down to Skagway.
Mike Mason, KDLG -...
Alaska News Nightly: April 29, 2009
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Energy Proponents Upset with Governor Over Stimulus Money
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State Health Department Prepares for Swine Flu
The State Health Department set up an Emergency Operations Center today to respond to the threat of the swine flu outbreak. There are no confirmed cases yet in Alaska, but 64 people have fallen...
Mexican Consulate in Anchorage Fielding Calls About Flu Concerns
Health officials say it is only matter of time until the flu gets here, given the frequency of travel to and from Mexico and infected areas in the Lower 48. In Anchorage, the recently...
State Reaches Agreement with Shipping Companies On Oil Spill
The state reached a settlement agreement yesterday with the owners of the Selendang Ayu. The IMC Shipping Company and Ayu Navigation will pay the state almost $845 thousand dollars to settle oil spill, wreck...
Obama Rolls Back Changes to Endangered Species Act
The Obama Administration has rolled-back a change to the Endangered Species Act instituted at the end of President Bush’s term in office. Federal agencies WILL again have to consult with federal wildlife experts before...
HHS Secretary Wins Nod Despite Sen. Murkowski’s Opposition
Senator Lisa Murkowski cast a vote this afternoon against President Obama’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Despite that Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius was successfully confirmed on a vote of 65 to...
Officials Gathering Ideas for New Marine Highway Fleet
Public hearings have been held throughout Southeast and in Anchorage, to take suggestions and answer questions about a new generation of the Alaska Marine Highway fleet. More meetings are scheduled for this evening in...
Gov. Palin To Accept Most Federal Stimulus Funds
A spokeswoman for Governor Sarah Palin says she is going to accept most federal stimulus funding. Spokeswoman Sharon Leighow says Palin is only likely to reject $29 million for a State Energy Program because...
State’s Largest Tribal Organization Testing New Directions
Southeast’s largest tribal organization is moving in some new directions. Tlingit-Haida Central Council officials discussed innovative programs at their recent general assembly in Juneau. Some are funded by federal stimulus money.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska -...
State and Federal Bilogists Predict Poor Salmon Returns for Yukon River
State and federal biologists are predicting a poor Chinook or king salmon return this summer on the Yukon River and are preparing to restrict fishing.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
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Alaska News Nightly: April 28, 2009
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State Health Department Prepares for Swine Flu
Annie Feidt, APRN...
Alaska Legislators Talk Shop in DC
About a dozen legislators from Alaska are in Washington D-C attending a national conference on issues facing state legislatures.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Delegation Introduces New Version of Sealaska Lands Bill
Alaska’s Congressional Delegation introduced companion bills in the House and Senate Thursday proposing additional land selections in the Tongass National Forest for the Sealaska Regional Native Corporation.
Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
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Ketchikan Mayor Resigning to Work for Senator Begich
City of Ketchikan Mayor Bob Weinstein is resigning his position at the end of next month to work for Senator Mark Begich.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD - Ketchikan
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Signs of Spring Starting to Arrive in Kotzebue
Kotzebue is still buried under record amounts of snow, but signs of spring are starting to arrive in the arctic city.
Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage
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Home Sales Up, Prices Down in West
According to the National Association of Realtors, the 13 state Western region is showing an increase in the number of home sales that took place in March of 2009, compared with March of last...
Stimulus Funds Could Bolster Alaska’s Weatherization Programs
Federal economic stimulus funding could bolster the state’s free home weatherization program.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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