Ex-lawmaker Kott gets six years for corruption

Fri, December 7, 2007

Former lawmaker Pete Kott was sentenced this morning to 6 years in federal prison for his role in Alaska’s ongoing corruption scandal.

David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage

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Palin wants huge boost in school funding

Fri, December 7, 2007

Governor Sarah Palin today presented a $3 billion budget to pay for the state’s education needs for the next three years.

Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau

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Salmon controversy goes international

Fri, December 7, 2007

In recent months, salmon fishermen in western Alaska have complained that levels of chinook salmon caught by Bering Sea pollock fishermen have hurt their ability to make a living and keep their freezers full of fish.

Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska

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Obama setting up shop in Anchorage

Fri, December 7, 2007

Presidential candidates typically ignore Alaska during primary season, but that could be changing.

Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

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Federal cuts prompting change for Tongass

Fri, December 7, 2007

Forest Service managers and employee representatives are negotiating a reorganization plan for the Tongass National Forest in Southeast.

Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg

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Falconers may get limited access

Fri, December 7, 2007

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering allowing the capture of more Northern Peregrines.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

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Vandalism spree closes school in Craig

Fri, December 7, 2007

The Craig Middle School was closed today after 2 men vandalized the school and set at least two separate fires overnight.

Deanna Garrison, KRBD - Ketchikan

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Students start own relocation effort

Fri, December 7, 2007

Students in the erosion-threatened community of Shishmaref say they won’t wait for the federal government to help relocate their community.

Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage

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The Nutcracker coming to Kodiak

Fri, December 7, 2007

Kodiak dancers are getting ready to perform Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet. It’s an event that happens just once every 3 years in the community.

Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak

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Alaska News Nightly: December 7, 2007

Fri, December 7, 2007

Former lawmaker Pete Kott was sentenced today to six years in federal prison for bribery, conspiracy and extortion. Plus, Yukon River fishermen in Alaska and Canada are pleading with the pollock fleet to stop catching so much salmon. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.

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