Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Palin to Get $1.2 Million for Book
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is reporting that she has received at least $1.25 million for her hugely anticipated upcoming book "Going Rogue." A disclosure statement released today discusses Palin's finances from Jan....
“Final Voyage” Traces End of Commercial Whaling
Peter Nichols’ new book “Final Voyage” traces the end of commercial whaling in the United States, and draws chilling parallels to our own time.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN – Anchorage
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Scientists Develop Tool to Determine Sea Lion’s Death
A group of scientists developed a new device that can tell how, when, and where a Stellar sea lion died.
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Alaska News Nightly: October 27, 2009
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UAF Prof to Quit Over Contract Dispute
Steve Heimel, APRN –...
Talk of Alaska: The Status of Pacific Walrus
In September, federal authorities announced there is reason to believe that
diminishing sea ice is endangering the Pacific Walrus. A 90-day public comment period began.
Alaskans who remember how walrus have changed or who...
SBA Considering New Regulations for 8A Program
The US Small Business Administration is prepared to issue new regulations changing the federal oversight of the 8A program that allows regional and village native corporations to avoid the competitive bidding process on...
Presidential Advisor Hopes for More Dialogue with Tribes
The first ever senior adviser to a President on Native American issues says she hopes to see better dialogue and increased respect by the federal government to tribes. Kim Teehee joined...
Two Capitol Construction Workers Injured, Airlifted to Seattle
Two construction workers injured in an accident Monday morning at the State Capitol Building have been medevaced to Seattle. The men, whose names have not been released, were working for Silverbow Construction connecting...
AFN Convention Ends in Anchorage
The 2009 Alaska Federation of Natives convention wrapped up on Saturday with delegates voting on a wide range of resolutions. Of the 44 put forward, 43 passed. Resolutions ranged from seeking better protection...
Parnell Appoints First Director of Rural Education
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell (R) has appointed a long-time member of the Juneau School Board as the first ever Director of Rural Education for the State of Alaska.
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
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Quinhagak Will Get Winter Funds
The Native village of Quinhagak will be receiving $450,000 in emergency funding to prepare homes before the upcoming winter.
Adam Kane, KDLG – Dillingham
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State Seeking Millions in Alternative Energy Grants
The state is seeking applications for $50 million in alternative energy project grants. The request for proposals is the third round of a grant program started by the state legislature in 2008 when...
Eagle Preparing for Winter
Eagle residents are settling in for winter nearly seven months after record spring flooding devastated the Yukon River community. People from the city and nearby native village spent the spring summer and fall...
Alaska Groups Rally During “350” Day
Photo by Carl Johnson.
A group in Anchorage gathered on Saturday to call attention to the earth's CO2 levels.
Alaska groups participate in the worldwide "350' day of action on Saturday. That number is...
Alaska News Nightly: October 26, 2009
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SBA Considering New Regulations for 8A Program
Dave Donaldson, APRN –...
Food Security Hot AFN Topic
The issue of food security and revising the subsistence management system continued to be a major focus of the Alaska Federation of Natives convention today. Former state senator Kim Elton who is now...
Bethel Buying Time on Alcohol Vote
The Bethel City Council is trying to buy time with the Alcohol Beverage Control Board before they approve liquor licenses in the City. Many on the council believe that Bethel residents did not...
Senate Passes Funds for Territorial Guards
The US Senate passed the final version of a Defense funding bill on Thursday which includes retirement pay for Alaska Territorial Guard members who served during World War Two. It now goes to...
DNR Asks Judge to Reconsider Decision on Pebble
The Department of Natural Resources on Friday asked a Dillingham Superior Court to reconsider a decision 10 days ago concerning a challenge to the Pebble Mine. Judge Fred Torrisi denied a motion to...
Anchorage Releases Results of Energy Conservation Test
Municipality of Anchorage officials and regional utilities have released preliminary estimates of Wednesday night's energy reduction test.
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
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