New federal regulations to favor subsistence users, rural residents
The Federal Subsistence Board’s rural determination process will change, according to an announcement made at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention last month.
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Kalibo, Philippines Is Juneau’s New Sister City
Juneau gained its fifth sister city this weekend. Representatives from Kalibo in the Aklan Province of the Philippines signed documents Saturday afternoon to formalize the agreement. Juneau and Kalibo are both vibrant tourism centers and regional capital cities.
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New Bethel Pool Closes Temporarily Due To Safety Issue
Just as soon as the doors opened at Bethel’s new pool, they closed. Bethel city officials say there’s safety issue.
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LGBTQ support group meets in Ketchikan
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people are gaining more rights and acceptance throughout the country. Same-sex marriage is now legal in a majority of states, including Alaska.
While support may be rising nationwide, there aren’t any official LGBTQ non-profits or advocacy groups in Ketchikan. But there are unofficial support systems. One such group is called “Transgendered Ketchikan.”
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Alaska News Nightly: November 4, 2014
Anchorage Voters Motivated by Different Causes; New federal regulations to favor subsistence users, rural residents; Fairbanks City Council Dumps Police Contract; Domestic Violence Survivor Sheds Light On Difficult Road Toward Recovery; Kalibo, Philippines Is Juneau’s New Sister City; New Bethel Pool Closes Temporarily Due To Safety Issue; New Bethel Pool Opens With High Hopes; LGBTQ Support Group Meets In Ketchikan
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Top Parnell Aide Outlines National Guard Response Timeline
The first contact with an investigating agency was October 2010, which was before any National Guard chaplains had made serious contact with the Office of the Governor.
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Begich, Sullivan Rally Voters, Each His Own Way
In the final days before the U.S. Senate election, candidates Mark Begich and Dan Sullivan are making their final pitches, aiming to rally their supporters to the polls. Sullivan got help from two national figures representing polar opposites of the GOP: Mitt Romney, an establishment Republican, and Sen. Ted Cruz, a Tea Party hero.
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A Look At Proposition Two
The pre-election barrage of advertising regarding the vote for or against Proposition 2 -- which would allow the use, purchase and sale of recreational marijuana in Alaska for those aged 21 or older --- has not been heeded by those too young to vote. Teen use of marijuana is not a rarity in our state, and kids know where to purchase it whether Prop 2 passes or not.
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USCG Responds To Grounded Barge Near Kodiak Over The Weekend
Over the weekend the Coast Guard responded to a grounded fuel barge near Kodiak. Coast Guard personal at Sector Anchorage sent a C-130 Hercules Airplane and the cutter Spar to respond to the incident early Saturday morning.
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As US Outlines Arctic Council Goals, Native Groups and State Lawmakers Left Wanting
The state department has outlined the nation’s top priorities as the U.S. prepares to chair the international Arctic Council in April, but some Alaska Native groups and state officials argue the national goals are lacking.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 3, 2014
Questions Remain As National Guard Documents Are Released; Begich, Sullivan Rally Voters, Each His Own Way; Mallott Brings Principles, Finance Experience To Lt. Governor Race; A Look At Proposition Two; USCG Responds To Grounded Barge Near Kodiak Over The Weekend; As US Outlines Arctic Council Goals, Native Groups and State Lawmakers Left Wanting; Scientists Note Temperature Spike In Gulf of Alaska
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Scientists Note Temperature Spike In Gulf of Alaska
Scientists say temperatures in the Gulf of Alaska recently spiked over a very short time span. The warmer temperatures are a byproduct of mild winter weather and could have serious consequences for marine life. The latest temperatures come from a monitoring program that has collected data from the Gulf Waters for the past 17 years.
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House District 21 candidates blur some party lines but not others
Two candidates are running for Democrat-turned-Republican Lindsey Holmes former seat in West Anchorage's House District 21. And like their predecessor, some of their views blur typical party lines.
Live Video: The Annual Polar Bear Migration In Churchill, Manitoba
Catch a glimpse of the annual polar bear migration in Churchill, Manitoba, brought to you by Explore.org, the philanthropic media organization and division of the Annenberg Foundation.
New Environmental Review Could Move Offshore Chukchi Drilling Forward
A new draft environmental review of leases off Alaska’s northwest coast could bring oil companies one step closer to resuming offshore oil exploration in the Chukchi Sea.
More National Guard Documents Released, Most Unresponsive
The Alaska Attorney General’s office released a fourth set of documents concerning the Alaska National Guard on Saturday. The 171-page packet contained mostly press releases and official photographs.
State Correspondence Details a ‘Deteriorated’ Nat’l Guard
There are numerous redactions in the released documents, and some of the requested documents are not included; many are still under review and are subject to release in the coming days.
Economists Say It’s Too Early To Determine Effects Of Current Low Oil Prices
Crude oil prices are hovering in the $80 range, and in Alaska that brings with it worries over the budget. But economists from either side of the political spectrum have roughly the same take on what’s playing out: it’s too early to tell.
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