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Governor Parnell led the Choose Respect rally in Valdez today. Download Audio

This week, the House Majority Caucus released a new poll showing that about 70 percent of Alaskans support a citizen's initiative to raise the minimum wage. Now, that's got some legislators talking about making the change themselves. But initiative sponsors are not welcoming the possibility. Download Audio

A proposed Matanuska Susitna Borough "tall tower" ordinance has been found to be toothless, according to the Borough's planning commission. The public is expected to weigh in on the ordinance at an upcoming Borough Assembly meeting. Download Audio

A bill that adds big bull moose derbies to the list of games of chance that can be permitted by the state, passed the House yesterday. Representative Tammie Wilson’s bill would allow a municipality or non-profit organization to be permitted to sell tickets to hunters, and award prizes to those who kill moose with the biggest antlers. Download Audio

For the most part, Unalaska was shielded from the devastation of the 1964 earthquake. But there’s no telling if it will be next time. That’s why Unalaska and dozens of other communities around the state kicked off a series of emergency drills today. Download AUdio

Fifty-years ago today, Anchorage resident Jim Stone was about 11-years-old. His father was in the Air Force and the family had moved to Alaska four years earlier. He says he remembers the family dog had been very nervous in the hours before the shaking started. When the quake struck, Jim says his mom was making TV dinners while he and his dad and brother were watching Fireball XL5 on a portable television on a roller stand. Download Audio

Seismologists, Lawmakers Call For Earthquake Early Warning System; Gov. Parnell Asking For Investigation National Guard Sexual Assaults; Choose Respect Campaign Marches Across State; Governor Leads Valdez Choose Respect Rally; With Talk Of Minimum Wage Bill, Initiative Sponsors On Guard; Moose Derbies May Be Allowed; Mat-Su Borough Rejects Ordinance Restricting Cell Tower Construction; Unalaska Gears Up For Statewide Disaster Drill; Jim Stone Recalls 1964 Earthquake Experiences Download Audio

The deadline to sign up for health insurance is next Monday, March 31st. To accommodate the last minute rush, the Obama administration announced this week you'll be able to enroll as long as you begin the process before the end of the month. After that, you won't be able to buy coverage on healthcare.gov, or anywhere, unless you have a qualifying life event, like getting married or having a child. Download Audio

Vancouver-based Graphite One Resources announced this month they’ve finalized all land purchases for a promising graphite claim on the Seward Peninsula. But village residents in the area are concerned the proposed mine could harm subsistence resources. And they’re frustrated they haven’t yet heard from company officials. Download Audio

A Winter House set up by Bethel’s Lions Club recently completed its 90-day project. Their goal was to eliminate winter death by exposure in the Bethel community. Download Audio

Court: Reinstate Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption; Murkowski Presses Demand for King Cove Road; Two Alaskans, Two Very Different Affordable Care Act Experiences; When Disaster Struck, Allen Took Care Of What He Could; The Great Alaska Earthquake: 50 Years Later; Graphite One Resources Purchases Promising Seward Peninsula Claim; Bethel’s Winter House Aims To Reduce Exposure Deaths Download Audio