6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Aleutians

Wed, December 26, 2007

For the second time in a week, the Aleutian Islands have been hit by a large earthquake. Preliminary readings say today’s quake had a magnitude of 6.5, and centered near the small island village of Nikolski - about 100 miles west of Unalaska.

David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage

 
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Bison headed for Aleutians

Wed, December 26, 2007

As soon as the weather allows, Umnak Island will have three new residents: a trio of buffalo calves that are expected to boost the island’s profile as a hunting destination.

Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska

 
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Southeast longliners willing to work with halibut harvest reductions

Wed, December 26, 2007

Southeast longliners have no plans to oppose the proposed reductions in the halibut harvest when they attend the annual meeting of the International Pacific Halibut Commission in Portland next month. But they are going to urge the commission to be more conservative in how much it raises the quota in western Alaska.

Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka

 
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National Catholic Lay Board issues report on sexual abuse

Wed, December 26, 2007

A National Board, appointed by the president to review the Catholic Church’s handling of sexual abuse by clergy has issued a 5-year report. The report looks at accomplishments, unfinished work and challenges related to the abuse that spans several decades, and diocese across the nation, including Alaska.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

 
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Bringing the work dog back into mushing

Wed, December 26, 2007

Most people associate dog mushing with the long-distance Idiotarod or shorter village races. But one Dillingham resident is trying to revive a Bristol Bay dog sled tradition—the work dog.

Anne Hillman, KDLG - Dillingham

 
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Local chocolatier making a name for himself

Wed, December 26, 2007

As Cordova fishermen scheme up strategies for broadening their markets, a local chocolatier — who happens to also be a fisherman, is finding that his winter product sells itself.

Amy Bracken, KCHU - Valdez

 
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Alaskans have penchant for vanity plates

Wed, December 26, 2007

Alaskans seem to have a lot to say- at least where their cars are concerned. The state has one of the highest per capita number of vanity plates in the country.

Leah Mann, KCAW - Sitka

 
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Alaska News Nightly: December 26, 2007

Wed, December 26, 2007

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Aleutians. Plus, a herd of bison heads to Umnak island and a local chocolatier makes a name for himself in Valdez. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.

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