Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
AK Senators Say Federal Permits Should Not be Required for Subsistence Bird Hunters
Alaska’s Senators say rural Alaskans hunting birds for subsistence should not have to get a federal permit. U.S. Fish and Wildlife is requiring the “duck stamps” for hunting or gathering birds’ eggs.
The $15- permits...
Alaska Suing Over Predator Control on Unimak Island
The state of Alaska is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over predator control on Unimak Island. The state filed suit on Friday seeking a court order to allow it to go ahead...
Haines Author Touring With New Book of Essays
Five years ago, Haines author Heather Lende was supposed to be on tour promoting her first book. Instead, she was recovering from a horrific bike accident that crushed her pelvis.
The local grocery store manager...
Alaska News Nightly: May 31, 2010
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Wildfires Continue to Rage in Interior
Dan Bross, KUAC –...
Forest Service Exploring New Ways to Boost SE Alaska's Economy
The Forest Service is exploring ways to grow Southeast Alaska’s economy as the timber industry continues to shrink. It has released a preliminary plan proposing trail, fisheries and energy projects in the Tongass National...
Ketchikan Group Wants to Take Battle Against Marine Debris Statewide
Ketchikan-based organization is hoping to take its battle against marine debris statewide. The group - “Keep Alaska Beautiful Southeast” - is looking to study the effects of marine garbage while also educating the public...
Juneau Students Participate in Anti-Drinking Program
Students in Juneau recently took part in the “Every 15 Minutes” program, designed to show the dangers of driving under the influence. The program was developed by the Chico California Police Department in the...
Power Plants in Fairbanks Could Face Tighter Emission Standards
Fairbanks coal fired power plants could face tighter emissions standards if upcoming studies confirm they’re contributing to local fine particulate pollution called PM 2 point 5. State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Air...
Line One: Obesity
Take a look at any photo of children from the 1950's and can't help but notice how few of the children are overweight compared to today. Is our current national struggle with obesity simply...
Groups Speak Out on ANWR
Twenty-five people turned out in Washington on Tuesday to speak on the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is taking public comments as is prepares to update...
McGrath Gets Reprieve at the Gas Pump
McGrath residents have had a bit of a reprieve at the gas pump. Crowley Maritime Corporation says a communication error caused them to charge too much. So they lowered the price by 72...
EPA Challenged on Permits for Shell
Alaska Native and conservation groups are challenging a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to grant Clean Air Act permits to Shell Oil for the drilling offshore exploration wells in the Beaufort and...
Exxon Valdez Official Sees Parallels with Gulf Spill
The man who was initially in charge of the Exxon Valdez oil spill response says he sees some parallels with the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Former State Department...
Cruise Ship Season Gets Underway in Juneau
Cruise ship season gets underway in Juneau on Tuesday. The 965-foot Norwegian Pearl -- with capacity for more than 24-hundred passengers – docked this morning at about 8 o’ clock.
Casey Kelly, KTOO –...
Herring Gillnetters Have Fast and Furious Season
It was a fast and furious season for southeast herring gillnetters this year. Their two sac roe fisheries opened a lot earlier than usual, fishermen had little waiting time on the grounds, and...
Whaling Season Starts for Alaska Hunters
The spring bowhead whale hunt is on for the 10 whaling communities in Alaska authorized to harvest the bowhead whale. One community on St. Lawrence Island had a festive day with a bountiful...
Legendary Feedstore Closes in Bethel
The K-300 Feedstore in Bethel closed its doors last month. The store had been supplying area mushers and pet owners for 17 years.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
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Alaska News Nightly: May 4, 2010
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Groups Speak Out on ANWR
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Twenty-five...
Talk of Alaska: Foster Care in Alaska
You don’t know the true value of a family until you don’t have one. Already coming out of dangerous situations, foster children are at risk, especially when their time in foster care ends.
Can the...
Fish-Wildife Service Hears Comments on Land Swap Idea
At a meeting in King Cove, representatives from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took public comment on the proposed road from King Cove to Cold Bay. The project requires a swap of state...