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Lynx and Fox Population Increasing
The decline of snowshoe hare in the interior is leaving two of their primary predators hungry and on the prowl. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says a recent increase in lynx...
Converted Tug Arrives in Dillingham
A converted tugboat braved the weather and the seas of the Bering Sea and Bristol Bay to arrive unannounced late last week in Dillingham.
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
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Unalaska Students Get Unique Peek at Galaxy
Students in Unalaska saw the galaxy from a whole new perspective recently – from the inside of a giant inflatable dome.
Anne Hilllman, KUCB – Unalaska
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Alaska News Nightly: October 7, 2009
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Bethel Overturns Alcohol Restrictions
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
In Bethel, voters...
Parnell Wants to Expand College Opportunities
Governor Parnell (R) wants to make a college education available to more Alaskans. In a speech to Anchorage High School Students on Tuesday, he proposed a scholarship program that would pay as...
Scientists Predict Ice-Free Summers for Arctic
The latest data on Arctic Sea ice shows thicker, second-year ice has grown – but scientists say the Arctic is still likely on its way to ice-free summers. A new study out on...
Beluga Population Declining
The latest population data for the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale shows the species is still declining. Biologists estimate there are 321 whales this year, down from 375 in 2007 and 2008. It’s the...
FEMA Closing Spring Flood Operations
After several months of coordination and assistance, the Federal Emergency Management Administration--FEMA is closing down their operation that began on June 14th in response to the devastating spring floods on the Yukon and...
Subsistence Fishing Topic at Brotherhood-Sisterhood Convention
A state senator’s fishing citation is spilling over into deliberations of Southeast’s oldest Native organization. The Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood hold their annual convention this week in Juneau. A key topic is...
Native Students Flocking to UAA Engineering Program
The University of Alaska, Anchorage is going through a growth spurt, with new buildings popping up on campus. One building in particular catches the eye, because of its unusual appearance. The Alaska Native...
Juneau School Board Votes for Drug Testing Athletes
Juneau high school athletes will be subject to random drug tests beginning October 19th. The Juneau School Board on Monday voted unanimously to implement a mandatory drug testing program for all high school...
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Alaska News Nightly: October 6, 2009
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Parnell Wants to Expand College Opportunities
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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Doctors Meet with Obama to Show Support for Health Plan
A doctor from Dillingham met with President Barack Obama at the White House today. Dr. Paul Davis was part of a group of 50 doctors, one from each state, who heard the President...
Kodiak Responses to Typhoons Hitting Philippines
A second typhoon has hit the Philippines, taking lives and homes, and destroying crops right before harvest time. In Kodiak there’s an effort underway to provide support for the victims of the devastating...
Bristol Bay Calling Attention to Domestic Violence Awareness
October is domestic violence awareness month. An organization in the Bristol Bay area is working hard to make people aware of the importance of shelter and services for victims of abuse. The organization,...
Outside Company Says it Found Gold in Yakutat Area
An Oklahoma company says it’s found significant deposits of gold and other minerals in the Yakutat area. And its looking for investors in what could be a major mining operation.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska –...
Attempts to Restart Nixon Fork Mine Underway
Another attempt is being made to re-start the Nixon Fork mine. The McGrath area hard rock gold mine shut down since 2007, due to a lack of high quality ore. Mystery Creek Resources,...
Mount Cleveland Erupts Friday
Mount Cleveland erupted a small plume of ash that rose to about 15 to 20 thousand feet into the air around 11 pm on Friday. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory said the...
Company Exploring Use of Tides for Power Generation
A utility company with rural service areas across Alaska is exploring the idea of harnessing the tides to provide power for the southeast village of Hoonah. The proposal is a new one for...