Fire destroys Selawik church
Thu, December 20, 2007
The Friend’s Church in the village of Selawik was destroyed by a fire this morning.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Ethics Committee rules on Kott, Harris
Thu, December 20, 2007
It dismissed a complaint against former House Speaker Pete Kott, and upheld a complaint against current House Speaker John Harris.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Wing ships may come to Southeast Alaska
Thu, December 20, 2007
Anchorage-based Pacific Seaflight had asked Juneau to exempt its proposed floatplane-like wingships from maritime speed limits near the city’s small boat harbors. The Assembly granted the request.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Senator returns from Pakistan, India
Thu, December 20, 2007
Pakistan and India may be half way around the world, but State Senator Bill Wielechowski thinks the countries offer important lessons for Alaska.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Energy bill lacks funding for Tongass area schools
Thu, December 20, 2007
Many Southeast communities are focused on what the bill doesn’t include: funding for the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangell
Plan would open over 1 million acres for gas and mining
Thu, December 20, 2007
Bureau of Land Management officials discussed the proposed resource management plan for Bristol Bay in Dillingham earlier this week.
Anne Hillman, KDLG - Dillingham
Tough summer for walrus in the Arctic
Thu, December 20, 2007
The Bristol Bay Eskimo Walrus Commission is noticing a troubling trend among the mostly male animals in their region.
Eileen Goode, KDLG - Dillingham
Alaska leads nation in dog bites, says study
Thu, December 20, 2007
The State Division of Epidemiology study documents the number of dog bites that required hospitalization in Alaska between 1991 and 2002.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Lake Clark ornament adorns White House tree
Thu, December 20, 2007
The official White Wouse Christmas tree features an ornament celebrating Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
More of Denali opened for snow machine use
Thu, December 20, 2007
Southern Denali National Park is now open for snow machines.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
Alaska News Nightly: December 20, 2007
Thu, December 20, 2007
The Legislative Ethics Committee is out with two rulings on lawmakers. Plus, a fire destroys one of the largest churches in Northwest Alaska. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.
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Palin signs new oil tax into law
Wed, December 19, 2007
The ACES plan could increase taxes paid by the oil industry by more than $1.5 billion per year.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Convicted lawmaker Kott appealing case
Wed, December 19, 2007
Kott was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery, and extortion in September, and was sentenced earlier this month to six years in federal prison.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Bush authorizes sweeping national energy plan
Wed, December 19, 2007
Fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon must be reached by the year 2020. There are also Alaska-specific provisions in the energy bill, including federal grants to encourage new sources of energy in rural parts of the state.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
7.2 magnitude quake rocks the Aleutians
Wed, December 19, 2007
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Western Aleutian Islands at about 11:30pm last night.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
An interview with Kikkan Randall
Wed, December 19, 2007
Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall is relaxing in Toronto with her fiance, but her adrenaline is still pumping from last weekend’s World Cup race.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
New rules should be easier for fishermen
Wed, December 19, 2007
The National Marine Fisheries Service will soon make changes to the rules that help Alaska longline fishing vessels avoid catching too many seabirds.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Fairbanks to see even more Japanese tourists
Wed, December 19, 2007
Japan Airlines is increasing the number of direct flights to the city beginning later this month.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
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