Search called off for missing Medevac chopper

Mon, December 10, 2007

Rescuers have called off the search for a Medevac helicopter that went missing a week ago with four people on board.

Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

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Palin calls for 4% increase in state budget

Mon, December 10, 2007

Governor Sarah Palin introduced her state spending plan today for the legislature to consider during next year’s session.

Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

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Wolf attacks creating stir in Fairbanks

Mon, December 10, 2007

The Department of Fish and Game held a public meeting in Fairbanks last night to share information on recent wolf attacks east of town that have left 3 dogs dead.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

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Supreme Court rejects Hale property case

Mon, December 10, 2007

The Hale family, formerly known as the Pilgrims, have come to the end of the road in a fight with the National Park Service over access to their property surrounded by the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC

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Sitka schools cut calories

Mon, December 10, 2007

All’s well in the Sitka School district, thanks to a major effort to reduce soda vending, unhealthy snacks, and a tradition of donut fund raisers.

Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka

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Petersburg cold storage breaks even 1 year early

Mon, December 10, 2007

Petersburg’s community cold storage broke even this year. That’s a year earlier than the Petersburg Economic Development Council had expected for its new facility.

Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg

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Southeast officials fear transport plans ignore region

Mon, December 10, 2007

State officials are updating a plan that could help set the course for future ferry, highway, bridge, harbor and airport projects around Alaska.

Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau

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McBride takes over as Rural Advisor

Mon, December 10, 2007

After nearly 30 years as a reporter covering rural and urban Alaska, KTUU reporter Rhonda McBride began a new career today as Governor Palin’s Rural Advisor.

Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage

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Alaska News Nightly: December 10, 2007

Mon, December 10, 2007

Searchers call off the rescue effort of a downed Medevac chopper, and Governor Palin unveils her proposed budget for 2008. Plus, Fairbanks area residents debate plans for handling a rash of recent wolf attacks on dogs. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.

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