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Moose Hunting Reopened for YK Delta
The Federal Subsistence Board surprised many hunters in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta by reopening the moose hunting season there. Now a massive chunk of land will be open for another month....
New Parks Book Captures Breathtaking Images
A new book capturing breathtaking images of selected national parks is out by photographer Ian Shive. Scenes from across the country are captured within the pages of The National Parks-Our American Landscape. Shive says...
Heritage Center Presents Unique Blend of Cultures for Theatrical Production
At one time long ago, whalers from Alaska, Massachusetts and Hawaii all worked together off Alaska’s shores. Now, their descendents in all those regions are working to blend three or more different cultures in...
Alaska News Nightly: January 23, 2010
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Alaska Politicians Assessing Fallout from Campaign Decision
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Murkowski: Overturn EPA on Greenhouse Gasses
Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced legislation on Thursday to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health.
Photo and Story Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Parnell Delivers First State of the State
Governor Parnell (R-AK) on Wednesday night delivered his first state of the state address to a joint session of the House and Senate.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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Parnell Pushes Scholarship Plan
One of the top items on the governor’s agenda for this year is his merit-based scholarship plan -- rewarding students who meet the standards by paying all or part of their university tuition. Besides...
State-of-the-Art Vessel Being Built for Univ. of Alaska
A shipbuilding company in Wisconsin will begin building a research vessel for the University of Alaska this spring. The contract to build the ice-capable "AARV Sikuliaq" went to Marinette...
Environmentalist Removed from Cruise Panel
State officials have removed a prominent environmental activist from a cruise-ship science panel. Gershon Cohen of Haines was one of nine people named earlier this month to a committee charged with looking at...
Coastal Caucus Formed to Advocate SE Issues
About 10 Alaska lawmakers have joined a new nationwide Caucus of Coastal State Legislators. The caucus was formed to address economic, resource and environmental issues, as well as respond to the Obama administration’s ocean-policy...
Yukon Quest Holds Line on $150K Purse
Yukon Quest officials are holding the line on a $150,000 purse while reaching out to the public to cover last minute operational expenses before next month’s race.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Pebble CEO Holds Panel Discussion
The CEO of the Pebble Partnership was joined by a handful of Pebble Mine supporters and opponents in discussing the controversial project during a panel discussion.
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
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Young Draw GOP Challenger
Former telecommunications executive Republican Sheldon Fisher said Thursday he will challenge Rep. Don Young - Alaska's sole representative in the U.S. House - in the 2010 primary election. He has a law degree...
Alaska News Nightly: January 21, 2010
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California Senator Barbara Boxer and other Democrats, environmentalists, and members of Physicians for Social Responsibility met with the press to combat Sen. Lisa Murkowski's resolution to overturn...
Parnell Opens New Legislative Session
Governor Parnell will make his first State of the State speech Wednesday night to a joint session of the House and Senate, here the Republican governor will show the direction he wants to take the...
Murkowski Pushing to Challenge the EPA
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is pushing forward with her controversial move to challenge the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency. In a speech on the Senate floor on Thursday Murkowski plans to announce...
Murkowski’s EPA Battle Draws Fire from Environmentalists
Environmentalists and watch-dog groups have slammed Murkowski for her plans.
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
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NOAA Extends Comment Period on Belugas
On Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the agency is extending the comment period on its proposal to declare Cook Inlet critical habitat for the region's beluga whales.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Fallout from GOP Victory in Mass. Uncertain
Alaska’s Senators say it’s too early to tell what impact Tuesday’s Republican Senate seat victory in Massachusetts will have on national politics.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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Bethel Advisory Vote Slams Alcohol Sales
Bethel Residents voted against every type of alcohol sales in a special election held on Tuesday.
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Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
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