Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Alaskans Tell State Energy Story
Alaskans gave their input to top members of the Interior Department on Monday at a Clean Energy Economic Forum in Washington DC Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and others, including Bureau of Indian Affairs...
Bogoslof Island: A Showcase for Birds
One hundred years ago President Teddy Roosevelt designated Bogoslof Island as a bird reserve. Eventually the small, volcanic Aleutian Island became part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Crew Rescued from Capsized Vessel Off Unalaska
The 59-foot fishing vessel Carley Renee capsized late Friday afternoon about 22 miles from Unalaska. All four crew members were safely rescued.
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Anchorage Launches New Approach to Domestic Violence
Anchorage has launched a new multi-language approach to battle domestic violence and assist victims.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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Alaska News Nightly: November 2, 2009
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Prince of Wales Woman Recounts Battle with Swine Flu
Deanna Garrison,...
White House Releases Jobs Numbers
The White House says the economic stimulus plan has created or saved 2,315 jobs in Alaska so far. The Obama Administration released the latest numbers on Friday on the affects of the Recovery...
Naknek Electric Awarded Energy Grant
The Naknek Electric Association was recently awarded the 4th largest grant in the nation from the latest round of federal energy stimulus funds to push the development of a geothermal power plant in...
Venezuelan Diplomat Promises Fuel for Alaska
Venezuela's US Ambassador, Bernardo Alvarez, is in Alaska this week pledging to continue distributing vouchers for free fuel in villages this winter. The country's state run oil company - CITGO - has been...
Senate Passes Interior Appropriations
The US Senate has passed the Interior Appropriations bill, which now goes to President Obama for his signature. It totals $32.25 billion dollars, and includes $13 million for village sanitation, $2.5 million for...
NOAA Releases Arctic Warming Report
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has released it’s latest report on Arctic warming. The yearly update, called “The Arctic Report Card” draws on monitoring of land, water, plants and animals in the...
More Projects Planned for Aleutians
Archaeologists are planning two new projects in the Aleutians for next summer to expand their knowledge of Aleut cultures both before and after Russian contact.
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Board of Regents Meet on Budget
The University of Alaska Board of Regents met in Fairbanks today to discuss it’s budget proposal for next year. Regents are starting with numbers put together by UA President Mark Hamilton and UA...
UAF Under Consideration for Special Training
The University of Alaska Fairbanks may be educating the next generation of federal intelligence workers. UAF is being considered for selection as a National Intelligence Center for Academic excellence. John Kelly a UAF...
First Woman Named Postmaster in Anchorage
Lisa Ebner has been sworn in as the 14th postmaster in Anchorage and the first woman to hold the position in the city's history. Ebner has 26 years with the Post Office.
Ellen Lockyer,...
Municipality Introduces "Language Line" for Non-English Speaking Domestic Violence Victims
This week Anchorage launched a new multi-language approach to battle domestic violence and assist victims.
The five Language Line numbers are:
Spanish 343-7181
Samoan 343-7182
Hmong 343-7183
Tagalog 343-7184
Korean 343-7185
Helpful Link:
The Language Line
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Experts Converge on Ketchikan to Talk Noxious Plants
Invasive species experts from around Alaska converged on Ketchikan this week for the 10th annual Alaska noxious and invasive plants management conference. Scientists say we can expect invasive plants to continue to...
Hey Linus: Check Kenai’s Humongous Pumpkin
If Charlie Brown's pal Linus is looking for the great pumpkin, he should try the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. A 319-pound donated pumpkin was turned into a giant gourd sculpture by Joy...
Alaska News Nightly: October 30, 2009
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White House Releases Jobs Numbers
Libby Casey, APRN- Washington DC
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TransCanada Still Bullish on Alaska Gas
TransCanada Corporation says despite the discovery of massive amounts of natural gas in shale in the Lower 48, it still sees an Alaska Gas Pipeline as a priority.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington
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Parnell Remains Optimistic on Gas Line
Governor Sean Parnell (R) says he’s still optimistic about the completion of a gas line from the North Slope to North American markets. He said he’s been meeting with companies that could use...