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Sitka Grand Jury Indicts Woman on Murder Charges
A Sitka grand jury has indicted a woman on murder charges, some 22 years after the crime allegedly took place. 45-year-old Jane Limm faces charges of first degree murder and tampering with evidence in...
Begich Reviews Last Session in DC
Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) met with the press Monday morning in Anchorage to recap the last Congressional session and to outline the federal administration's priorities for the coming year.
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
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Palin Signs with FOX News
Former Governor Sarah Palin, a Republican, has a deal with FOX News. The network says Palin has a multi-year contract and will be contributing political commentary and analysis across all FOX news platforms....
Ft. Richardson Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
The Pentagon announced that a soldier assigned to Fort Richardson has been killed in Afghanistan. The department says Sgt. 1st Class Jason Hickman of Tennessee died January 7th when enemy forces...
Deadline Passes on Filing Abuse Claims
The deadline for filing sex abuse claims against the bankrupt Society of Jesus Northwest province has passed. The Oregon based Jesuits provided clergy to western Alaska villages throughout past decades when abuse is...
Dillingham Says No to Pebble Charitable Fund
The Dillingham City Council passed a resolution last week that precludes the city from applying for or accepting money from a charitable fund created by the partnership that is pursuing the proposed Pebble...
Agency to Investigate Forest Service Whistleblower Case
An independent federal agency will investigate allegations that the Forest Service retaliated against a whistleblower employee on the Petersburg ranger district of the Tongass National forest. The office of special council is reopening the...
Jeff King Wins Copper Basin Race
Jeff King won the Copper Basin 300 Sled Dog race this afternoon, beating second place finisher Allen Moore by seven minutes. At the last checkpoint, King was only two minutes ahead of Moore...
Park Service Opens New Museum in Kotzebue
The National Park Service has opened a new museum in Kotzebue and it features some interesting exhibits that highlight life in the Northwest Arctic.
Jennifer Canfield, KNBA – Anchorage
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Alaska News Nightly: January 11, 2010
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Download Audio (MP3)Anchorage Police Union Offers Reward
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Line One: Health Care Legislation
This week on Line One: Your Health Connection, Washington D.C. economist, Dr. Gail Wilensky (pictured right) joins host Dr. Woodard to discuss what health care legislation could mean for our health care system and...
Randall Sweeps Nationals at Kincaid Park
Kikkan Randall won today's classic sprint at the US Cross Country ski Championships at Kincaid park in Anchorage. The win gave her a sweep at US Nationals this week- she topped the podium after...
Bills Await New Legislative Session
Legislators will have at least 51 new bills before them when they go into session. The bills drafted since the end of last year’s session were prefiled and released to the public...
McLaughlin Center Reviewing Charges of Sexual Abuse
The state’s McLaughlin Youth Center in Anchorage is under scrutiny for the sexual abuse of residents. A new federal study indicates that sexual victimization of young offenders there tops the national average. Most...
Former NANA Exec Sentenced for Mail Fraud
A former chief financial officer of the Alaska Native NANA Corporation has been sentenced in Seattle to 21 months in prison for mail fraud in an embezzlement scheme. The U.S. attorney's office says 45-year-old...
Navy Testing Waters on AK Maneuvers
A team of about a dozen Navy employees and contractors are visiting a handful of coastal Alaska cities presenting a draft Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Gulf of Alaska naval maneuvers. Depending on...
Obama Turns off Loran System
A vestige of marine and aviation navigation during the last century is disappearing. The Obama Administration is turning off the Loran System.
Matt Miller, KTOO – Juneau
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State Broadens Apprenticeship Program
On Thursday, two state departments announced an Alaska-wide multi-cultural effort to recruit youth and employers into apprenticeship programs. The 10-language campaign is touted as key to raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities in Alaska.
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Potato Stocks Up, but Spuds are Duds in Alaska
Alaska’s potato stocks are up, but consumers just aren’t buying spuds this year. State division of agriculture officials are concerned about that, and want the public to help.
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
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Hammett Play Debuts in Anchorage
Former Anchorage Daily News reporter Peter Porco's new play Wind Blown and Dripping premieres tonight in Anchorage at Cyrano's Playhouse. The play focuses on mystery writer Dashiell Hammett's work as the editor of...