Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Coghill Heads to Senate
House Rules Chairman John Coghill, of North Pole, is on his way to the Senate. Senate Republicans approved his appointment by Governor Sean Parnell (R) two weeks ago to replace Gene Therriault, who...
Entrepreneur Credits AFN with Jumpstarting Business
An interior Alaska Native businessman is debuting new clothing designs at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention trade show. Rico DeWilde of Fairbanks owns Hydz clothing, a maker of t-shirts, sweatshirts and pants...
Juneau Athletes Now Subject to Drug Testing
Juneau high school athletes are now subject to mandatory, random drug testing. A new school district policy went into effect on Monday, with the start of winter sports season. Juneau’s drug problem among...
Wasilla Teens Call Attention to Organ Donation
Photo by Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
Noah Ripley, Jessica Pagala, Brooke Nelson Alison Kelley and Todd Taylor take part in Step By Step Torch Run in Wasilla and Anchorage on Friday. The Wasilla...
Alaska News Nightly: October 23, 2009
Photo by Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
The AFN Convention activities got underway on Tuesday when the Imamsuat Dancers performed during the Elders and Youth Conference.
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AFN Conference Opens; President Pleased About Upcoming Meeting with Obama
Photo by Patrick Yack, APRN - Anchorage
The AFN Convention is a celebration of Alaska Native art. Ursula Paniyak of Chevak proudly displayed her dolls and honored her mom, Rosalie Paniyak, who taught...
Allen Scheduled for Sentencing, Loses Plea for Delay
The man at the center of Alaska’s political corruption scheme will be sentenced next Wednesday. Today a federal judge denied former Veco CEO Bill Allen’s request for a sentencing...
Interior Dept. Sets Aside Area for Polar Bears
The Interior Department set aside 200,000 square miles in Alaska and off shore today on Thursdayto protect the threatened polar bear. The critical habitat designation is a requirement under the Endangered Species Act....
Parnell Launches Response to Threats to Resource Development
The state has begun a three-pronged response to what Governor Sean Parnell (R) calls the improper use of the Endangered Species Act to shut resource development. He says that won’t happen on his...
Legislators Looking for New Ways to Get Needed Drugs to Vets
The six Pioneer Homes around the state do not administer free prescription medicines to Disabled Veterans who reside there. Instead, the residents are required to purchase their medication from the state assisted living...
Anchorage Prosecutors Win High Praise
The highly successful efforts of two Anchorage city prosecutors against city gangs and violent crimes have received national recognition.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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New Book Chronicles Seattle-Unimak Trek
A new book is out chronicling a couple’s 4,000 mile trek from Seattle to Unimak Island without using any motorized transport. They spoke with KUCB’s Anne Hillman about their journey and their lessons learned.
Anne...
Alaska News Nightly: October 22, 2009
Photo by Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
Elizabeth Hensley, daughter of Alaskan community leader Willie Hensley (L), stirred AFN delegates with a call for action to meet the needs of Alaska Natives.
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Justice Department Anti-Corruption Head Stepping Down
The head of the Justice Department's anti-corruption unit is stepping down after the office's botched trial of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. The public integrity unit has been under intense scrutiny since the...
State Loses Key Child Welfare Case
The state of Alaska has again lost an attempt to overturn a decision that favors Alaska tribes in child welfare proceedings. The case was brought by the village of Kaltag for adoptive...
Census of Alaska Starts in January
US census officials are in Anchorage on Wednesday in intensive training sessions with "partnership specialists". The specialists will be on the front lines of collecting census data in Alaska villages.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN –...
Unalaska Gets New Online Archive
A new online video and audio archive highlights stories of Unalaska's history.
Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Pike Problem for Yakutat Might Be Over
Yakutat could be done with its pike problem. The state poisoned the ravenous invasive species out of some small lakes near the northern Southeast Alaska town. And the salmon that once lived...
Sitka Delegaton Meets with Iowans on Sheldon Jackson’s Future
A delegation from Sitka traveled to Dubuque, Iowa. They were meeting with University of Dubuque officials who have expressed interest in the Sheldon Jackson College campus.
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
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Anchorage School to Test Volunteer Clinic
Anchorage's Clark Middle School will soon have a student health clinic. Monday night the Anchorage School Board unanimously approved a pilot plan for providing limited health services through community volunteers and non-district funding.
Len...