Obama Administration Wants Second Look at Timber Sales
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Obama Administration is taking a second look at new forest service timber sales in roadless areas. The new directive announced on Thursday requires prior approval by the secretary of agriculture before logging is allowed in roadless areas of national forests.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD – Ketchikan
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Arctic Village Hosting Refuge Celebration
Fri, May 29, 2009
Arctic Village is hosting a celebration this weekend to mark two decades protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The events, including a unique art project, are aimed at local and global environmental concerns.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Passports Needed Soon to Cross Into Canada
Fri, May 29, 2009
Starting on June 1, Americans crossing the border with Canada will need a passport – or comparable document. A passport is already needed for air travel between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. But starting Monday, it will also be required for land and sea border crossings.
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
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McGrath Area Fire Threatening Primary Residences
Fri, May 29, 2009
The lightning caused Broken Snowshoe fire near McGrath has consumed more than 22,500 acres. The fire began on May 25, and is now threatening primary residences, cultural resources and private property. The blaze is on Native Corporation land with high timber value. Dry fuels and almost no rain have made it a difficult fire to fight.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN – Anchorage
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Mt. Redoubt Still Drawing Vigil
Fri, May 29, 2009
The 2009 eruption of Mt. Redoubt volcano is now in its 10th week and staff of the Alaska Volcano Observatory continues its round-the-clock vigil.
Marcia Lynn, KBBI – Homer
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Southeast Native Corporation Developing New Partnerships
Fri, May 29, 2009
Southeast Alaska’s biggest Native corporation and its largest tribal organization are developing new business partnerships. Leaders say they hope to provide employment and services for villages and other economically-strapped parts of the region.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
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Election Division Beefing Up Translation Program
Fri, May 29, 2009
The Alaska Division of Elections has been working to improve their Yup’ik Translation program. Top members of the Division were in Bethel on Wednesday to inform local tribes about those changes.
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
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Red Salmon Return Better Than Anticipated
Fri, May 29, 2009
The red salmon return on the Copper River is coming in better than anticipated. State area management biologist, Mark Sommerville says indicators point to a strong early return.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Education Program at Sheldon Jackson Still Strong
Fri, May 29, 2009
Despite the closing of Sheldon Jackson College two years ago, the education program at the former college hatchery is still in full swing. An organization called the Sitka Sound Science Center has been releasing fish from the hatchery all week.
Emily Schwing, KCAW – Sitka
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Alaska News Nightly: May 29, 2009
Fri, May 29, 2009
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State Officials Confirm First Case of Swine Flu
Thu, May 28, 2009
The State Virology lab is confirming the first case of H1N1 (swine) flu in Alaska. The patient is a middle age Fairbanks woman who first displayed symptoms about two weeks ago. Health officials say the case is a sign the flu is circulating in the state.
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
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Preliminary Flood Damage Estimates Emerging
Thu, May 28, 2009
Preliminary flood damage estimates are starting to come in. State Department of Emergency management spokesman Jeremy Zidek says a damage assessment team has run up a substantial tally in Eagle alone.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Cooler Temperatures Helping Limit McGrath Wildfire
Thu, May 28, 2009
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are expected to limit growth of the big wildfire near McGrath. A state fire information officer says west winds have pushed flames east.
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
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Voters Could See More Petitions Next Year
Thu, May 28, 2009
Voters could encounter a lot of people with petitions this year. They’re looking for your signature on petitions that would help them place initiatives on next year’s ballots. Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell certified two proposals on Wednesday.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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School Kids Missing Meals in Summer
Thu, May 28, 2009
It is not a big problem getting meals to kids during the school year but delivering those meals in the summer can be a little trickier. Alaska ranks near the very bottom of the states when it comes to providing meals to kids during the summer.
Suzanna Caldwell, APRN – Anchorage
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Tribal Leaders to Address Suicide Prevention
Thu, May 28, 2009
Southeast tribal leaders will soon meet in Juneau to talk about suicide prevention. Tlingit-Haida Central Council is sponsoring the symposium, with funding from the state. President Bill Martin says the Native suicide rate is up.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
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Inter-Tribal Council Passes Major Resolutions
Thu, May 28, 2009
The Anchorage meeting of Alaska Inter-Tribal Council members wrapped up today with resolutions that support two big premises. AITC chairman Mike Williams says the first requests congressional action to vacate the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Venetie decision.
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
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New Juneau Senator Looking For Regional Solutions
Thu, May 28, 2009
Southeast Alaska’s newest lawmaker says he’s looking for regional solutions to local problems. Juneau Senator Dennis Egan says he’ll work with his Southeast colleagues on energy, transportation and other issues, though he may have some differences.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
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