Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
Federal Government Teams with State to Attract More Doctors
The State of Alaska is teaming up with the federal government to create a new program designed to lure more doctors and other health care practitioners to work in Alaska.
Mike Mason, KDLG -...
Kenai Professor Wins University Award
A Kenai Peninsula College professor is the recipient of an annual award from the University of Alaska Foundation. Alan Boraas teaches anthropology at the Kenai River Campus in Soldotna and was selected for...
Students Graduate from Correctional Center
Graduation day took on new meaning on Wednesday, when 18 young women - inmates of Hiland Mountain Correctional Center - stepped forward in blue gowns and mortarboards to receive that all important high...
Alaska News Nightly: September 17, 2009
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Fuel Barge Runs Aground Near Quinhagak
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
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Wilderness Society and UAF Release New Water Report
A new study conducted by scientists with the Wilderness Society and the University of Alaska Fairbanks examines how water resources in Alaska will be affected by global temperature increases.
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
Climate...
Sailor Completes Norway-Alaska Trip
The sailboat The Explorer of Sweden concluded its 9,000-mile nautical journey from Norway to Unalaska yesterday through the Northeast Passage. Geoff York joined the expedition to observe how the changing sea ice is...
Rural Sub-Cabinet Starts Outreach
The Rural Sub-Cabinet began outreach to rural Alaska earlier this week with a trip to Unalakleet. Community leaders at the heart of the Norton Sound had their chance to meet with state commissioners...
Canadian Energy Leader Says Arctic Gas Still Desirable
The Minister of Industry and Energy for Canada's Northwest Territories is in Anchorage to speak to the 5th annual Alaska Oil and Gas Congress on Thursday. Bob McCloud says his main message to...
Anchorage Youth Calling for More Conservation
A 10th grader at South High School in Anchorage wants to help city residents conserve more energy in their homes. Garrison Wilts is giving 47 energy meters to local schools and a city...
Sitka Gets New Tsunami Warning System
Sitka has a new addition to its tsunami warning system: A powerful siren on Japonski Island. Fire officials say the new siren makes life easier for them, and will make life safer for...
Alaska Writer Laureate Releases New Book
Homer author Nancy Lord, Alaska’s current Writer Laureate, has written a new book titled “Rock, Water, Wild—An Alaskan Life.” It’s a collection of essays that paint vivid images of places where Lord has...
Runners Compete in Klondike Relay
Over 1,000 runners and walkers from Alaska and Canada descended on Skagway this past weekend to participate in the 27th Annual Klondike Trail of ’98 International Road Relay. It’s a race that...
Alaska News Nightly: September 16, 2009
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Wilderness Society and UAF Release New Water Report
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State Narrows Options for Western Road Link
The state has narrowed it options for a potential western Alaska road link. The Department of Transportation began looking at the project again a year ago. It’s reviewed past studies updating them with...
Administration Gives Lawmakers Peek at Gas Plans for Anchorage
The Parnell Administration gave legislators on Tuesday a comprehensive comparison of possible routes to get a long-lasting supply of natural gas to Anchorage, Fairbanks and points in between. The 43 pages of maps,...
Climate Change Response Centers to Open
The Interior Department is opening eight regional Climate Change Response Centers in the country, including one in Alaska. It’s part of a new effort to coordinate the Department’s work on climate change. Interior...
Anchorage Hires News Teachers to Meet Unexpected Demand
The Anchorage School District is working to hire 53 new teachers and staff to help with more than 500 students who enrolled unexpectedly this year. The school board voted unanimously to approve...
Tax Free Weekend Draws Shoppers in Wrangell
Wrangell residents descended on shops in town last weekend to take advantage of Tax Free Day. They enjoyed the luxury of stocking up on food, clothing and other items without having to pay...
Homer Debating New City Budget
The Homer City Council took its first public comment on the draft 2010 city budget on Monday. The city manager and council members have portrayed the budget situation as bleak since the first...
State Ferry Heading for Repairs
The state ferry Tustumena is headed to Seward for repairs. Alaska Department of Transportation spokesman Roger Wetherell says the boat’s vehicle lift experienced an unspecified malfunction while offloading in Seldovia.
Casey Kelly, KBBI –...