ABC Board to consider two Bethel liquor license applications
On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review two Bethel liquor license applications—one for AC Quickstop and another for Bethel Native Corporation. Bethel has not had a liquor store for over 40 years.
Alaska governor says refugee vetting process ‘stringent’
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says refugees seeking to come to the U.S. must go through a "stringent" process. His office says Walker was among the governors who participated in a briefing with officials from the White House, FBI and State Department on the refugee process.
Alaska National Guard calls for new military code
The Alaska National Guard is asking lawmakers to pass a new version of the state's code of military justice to help fix a lack of accountability in the guard.
First winter in the wild looms for re-introduced wood bison
The Innoko Flats wood bison herd is going into its first winter in the wild.
Inupiaq school rallies support for Yup’ik sister school
When the Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat Inupiaq immersion school opened in Kotzebue, its founders turned to Bethel’s Ayaprun Elitnaurvik Yup’ik immersion school for guidance. With Ayaprun’s building destroyed earlier this month in a fire, its Inupiaq sister school is stepping in to offer support.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015
Statoil will exit Alaska, following Shell; Gas line team reshuffle puts scrutiny on high salaries; Congressional delegation says no to Syrian refugees; DOC report: Juneau inmate denied care before dying of heart attack; Anchorage mayor unveils new plan to end homelessness; AVCP aims to establish tribal court in every YK village; Warming landscape triggers northward habitat shift; Budding photographers prep for this winter's strong aurora
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Statoil will exit Alaska, following Shell
Norwegian oil company Statoil said Tuesday (Nov. 17) that it will end exploration efforts in the Chukchi Sea and close its Anchorage office. The decision comes just two months after Shell ended its quest to drill in the Arctic Ocean, citing disappointing results at its first well.
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Gas line team reshuffle puts scrutiny on high salaries
As the state prepares to take a larger role in the Alaska LNG gas line project, its leadership team is once again in flux. The changes are bringing new attention to the salaries involved -- including one negotiator who has been paid about $120,000 a month since June.
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Congressional delegation says no to Syrian refugees
Alaska’s congressman and U.S. senators are among the chorus of political leaders calling on President Obama to suspend his plan to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees.
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Berkowitz unveils new plan to end homelessness in Anchorage
Anchorage's new homelessness action plan will focus on providing 300 units of permanent housing scattered through out the entire city for adults living in camps and on the street in the next three years.
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DOC report: Juneau inmate denied care before dying of heart attack
A newly released state report on the state’s prison system details disturbing events related to the death of Juneau resident Joseph Murphy.
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AVCP aims to establish tribal court in every YK village
An Alaska non-profit wants to do something new — set up courts for about one-fourth of Alaska’s tribes.
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Warming landscape triggers northward habitat shift
For years scientists have documented changes in Alaska’s vegetation due to a warmer climate. Now, researchers are noting animals establishing new habitats on the North Slope in response to the altered landscape.
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Budding photographers prep for strong winter aurora
The northern lights are bright over Alaska this winter. And those with a little luck, knowledge and patience can keep their views all year long.
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Rock Creek Mine equipment to be sold, shipped south
It’s been a long and unproductive road for the Rock Creek Mine, but now that its being stripped and sold for profit, money will finally flow into the pockets of its current owner, Bering Straits Native Corporation.
Gas line leak fixed in Shishmaref; cleanup will continue in the spring
A leaking gas line in Shishmaref has finally been fixed about a year and half after a village public safety officer first discovered an oily sheen along the northern coast of Sarichef Island. Officials with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the leak came from a tank farm fuel line owned by the Shishmaref Native Store.
DNR announces three-month closure of Haines forestry office
The State Department of Natural Resources has announced the dates for the short-term closure of the Haines State Forestry office.
Search underway for overdue Wrangell boater
Alaska State Troopers, the U.S. Coast Guard and Wrangell Search and Rescue are searching for an overdue boater in the Wrangell area.
Walker not among governors raising concerns about refugees
While some governors around the country have raised concerns about accepting Syrian refugees following last week's attacks in Paris, Gov. Bill Walker is focused on Alaska's budget woes.
Moccasins take over social media for ‘Rock Your Mocs’ 2015
November is Native American Heritage Month, and people across the world are celebrating on social media with an online event called Rock Your Mocs.