Feds Seek Dismissal of King Cove Lawsuit
Arguments have been scheduled on the federal government’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the Interior Department’s refusal to allow for a road from King Cove to an all-weather airport at Cold Bay.
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More Big Thorne Timber Sales Announced
The Forest Service plans three more timber sales in a part of Prince of Wales Island conservationists say needs to be protected. They’re much smaller than a recent sale in the same area.
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Groups Criticize State For Renewal Of Wishbone Hill Coal Mining Permit
A coalition of environmental organizations are criticizing the state for issuing a coal mining permit for a site near Palmer.
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Community-Based Solutions For Coastal Erosion Discussed In Anchorage
As climate change brings new threats to subsistence communities across Alaska’s coastlines, a conference held in Anchorage is advocating community-based solutions, and not waiting any longer for government assistance.
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Fish & Game Releases Upper Cook Inlet Commercial Salmon Fishing Summary
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has released its summary report for the 2014 commercial salmon fishing season. Continued low king salmon numbers and new management tools were at the heart of this year’s fishing.
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UAF Vice Chancellor Visits Bristol Bay Campus
The man who oversees all of the rural campuses of the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been touring those campuses since being appointed to the job back in July. Evon Peter visited the Bristol Bay Campus last week.
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Juneau Non-Profit Bridges Spanish Language Gap
About 5 percent of Juneau’s population identifies as Hispanic. Some are non-English speaking immigrants who need help translating official documents or government forms. Others require assistance navigating the Alaska Court System. A national nonprofit that started a Juneau branch last year now offers Spanish translation and interpretation services in Juneau. Piedra de Ayuda, or A Helping Rock, began as a homeless outreach program on the East Coast.
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Arctic Native Ice Testing Stick Will Be Used On National Research Vessel
Conducting research at sea in Arctic, ice-filled conditions is a tricky endeavor, requiring a host of high-tech gear. But, on the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ new, ice-capable research vessel Sikuliaq, at least one piece of equipment dates back generations.
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Alaska News Nightly: October 14, 2014
Judge Denies Stay On Same-Sex Marriage Decision; Feds Seek Dismissal of King Cove Lawsuit; More Big Thorne Timber Sales Announced; Groups Criticize State For Renewal Of Wishbone Hill Coal Mining Permit; Community-Based Solutions For Coastal Erosion Discussed In Anchorage; Fish & Game Releases Commercial Salmon Fishing Summary; UAF Vice Chancellor Visits Bristol Bay Campus; Juneau Non-Profit Bridges Spanish Language Gap; Arctic Native Ice Testing Stick Will Be Used On National Research Vessel
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Old Federal Building trees avoid the chopping block
Two large spruce trees in front of the Old Federal Building in downtown Anchorage will not be cut down. The General Services Administration, which looks after the site, had planned to remove the more than 50-year-old trees.
Same-sex couples apply for marriage licenses, State asks for a stay
After a federal judge decided Sunday that Alaska's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional, the State of Alaska started accepting applications for gay marriages this morning. But the state's Attorney General is asking for a stay on that legal decision, which would put a hold on actually issuing any licenses.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics Prepares New Marriage License Documents
With same-sex couples applying for marriage licenses across the state, the office that processes those documents made sure new applications were ready to go Monday morning.
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Report Details Rural Health Care Challenges
A new report details the challenges involved in providing health care to rural communities in Alaska.
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Groups Push To Mobilize Alaska Native Voters
Over the last few months, the non-partisan ‘Get Out the Native Vote’ has made a big push to mobilize native voters across the Alaska. Roughly one in five potential voters in the state is Alaska Native. A number of native organizations have signed on to help with the movement.
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Protesters Block Access To BC Mine As It Nears Completion
A nearly-completed British Columbia mine in the Stikine River watershed is expected to begin full production at the end of this month. Meanwhile, protesters blocking access to the controversial Red Chris mine may be forced out Tuesday.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off Over Medicaid Expansion
When Alaskans vote for governor on Nov. 4, they’ll also be deciding the fate of Medicaid expansion in the state. Incumbent Governor Sean Parnell has said he won’t expand the federal health insurance program under the Affordable Care Act. But his opponent, Independent candidate Bill Walker says if elected, he will immediately accept the federal money.
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Sen. Murkowski, Julie Fate Sullivan Bring Senate Campaign To Bethel
Just weeks before the November election, the Sullivan campaign has come to Bethel.
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Judge Sides With Anchorage In Ride-Sharing Lawsuit
A state court judge says ride-sharing company Uber cannot offer transportation for hire in Alaska’s largest city unless it complies with a local ordinance.
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Leaders Gather In Bethel To Discuss Rural, State, Federal Issues
Leaders from around the state gathered in Bethel last week for the 50th Annual Association of Village Council Presidents Convention.
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Alaska News Nightly: October 13, 2014
Same-Sex Couples Apply For Marriage Licenses, State Asks For A Stay; Gubernatorial Candidates Spar Over Same-Sex Marriage Decision; Bureau of Vital Statistics Prepares New Marriage License Documents; Report Details Rural Health Care Challenges; Groups Push To Mobilize Alaska Native Voters; Protesters Block Access To BC Mine As It Nears Completion; Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off Over Medicaid Expansion; Sen. Murkowski, Julie Fate Sullivan Bring Senate Campaign To Bethel; Judge Sides With Anchorage In Ride-Sharing Lawsuit; Leaders Gather In Bethel To Discuss Rural, State, Federal Issues
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