Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Former Dancer Awaiting Murder Trial Granted Bail
Mechele Linehan, convicted in the 1996 murder of Kent Leppink and awaiting a second trial, has been approved for bail. Superior Court Judge Philip Volland approved bail of $250,000 today. That means...
Gun Advocates Rally at UAA
A few dozen people gathered on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus Wednesday morning to object to the school's policy forbidding guns.
But the event turned out to be more of a press...
Initiatives Bill Requires More Financial Disclosure
Ballot initiative sponsors will have to reveal their funding while they’re still gathering signatures, under a bill on its way to the governor’s desk. They’ll also have to hold public hearings around...
State Releases News Sustainable Energy Report
The state has released a new report that demonstrates ways for communities to move toward more sustainable lower cost energy. State Energy Coordinator Steve Haagenson introduced the Alaska Energy Pathway report...
Anchorage VA Healthcare System Moving to New Offices
The Anchorage based Alaska VA Healthcare system and regional office is in the process of moving into new facilities and VA Alaska spokeswoman Marcia Hoffman-Devoe says the current facility located at...
Mat-Su Manager Duffy Resigns
Matanuska Susitna Borough manager John Duffy has resigned his post. Duffy's move surprised the Borough Assembly, who received Duffy's resignation letter late Tuesday evening. The resignation comes on the heels of allegations...
Bethel Trappers Oppose New Ban on Traps, Snares
Trappers in Bethel came out in force to oppose a proposed ban on traps and snares. After a lengthy public comment period the Bethel City Council voted not to introduce the measure...
Alaska News Nightly: April 28, 2010
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Murkowski Doubtful US Will Ratify Sea Treaty This Year
Libby Casey,...
Senate Votes to Block Financial Regulations Bill
For the second day in a row, the U.S. Senate voted not to take up a financial regulations bill, and Alaska’s Senators have very different reactions.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Point Hope Says Gulf Spill Should Halt Shell’s Arctic Plans
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is highlighting the dangers of offshore oil and gas exploration. The Coast Guard estimates 42,000 gallons of oil are escaping from the sea floor each day and says...
Anchorage Detectives Investigating Possible Murder-Suicide Attempt
Anchorage detectives investigating yesterday's discovery of a woman and baby who were found dead in a south Anchorage apartment along with a severely injured man, have released information stating they believe it was a...
Alaskans Seek Answers on Tulsequah
A Canadian mining company should pledge to clean up the Tulsequah Chief Mine, provide a transportation plan, and prove it’s financially sound before getting mineral rights to the defunct mine at the headwaters of...
Current Capital Plan Includes Millions for Kenai Wind Turbines
The capital projects budget that Governor Sean Parnell is reviewing, includes $7 million to construct wind turbines on the Kenai Peninsula. While it remains to be seen whether Parnell will keep those funds in...
New Sea Ice Report to Chronicle Arctic Conditions
A new weekly sea ice report is aimed at forecasting changing spring ice conditions for walrus and seal hunters in communities along the northern Bering and southern Chukchi sea.
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
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Denali Climbing Season Starts
Climbing season on Denali has begun. Parts and pieces of base camp were flown up to the Kahiltna Glacier on Saturday. The tents and other pieces get assembled this week.
Sue Devoe, KTNA – Talkeetna
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Alaska News Nightly: April 27, 2010
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Senate Votes to Block Financial Regulations Bill
Libby Casey, APRN –...
McGrath Gets Socked with Big Gas Increase
McGrath residents got a shock at the fuel pump this morning. The price for gas increased more than three dollars a gallon overnight, from $6 a gallon to $9.20.
Annie Feidt, APRN –...
Native Leaders Object to Federal Duck Stamps
Federal duck stamps have been required for waterfowl hunting for decades, but it was never enforced until this year. Now, Native leaders are saying they still aren’t necessary.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
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Anchorage Police Find Bodies of Woman and Child
Anchorage police say a woman and small child were found dead Monday morning inside a south Anchorage apartment along with a severely injured man.
The Associated Press
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LORAN to Be Destroyed Soon
The tallest structure in Alaska will be demolished sometime this week, although Coast Guard officials won't say exactly when. The LORAN tower at Port Clarence stands at 1,350 feet and is the tallest...