Senator Begich Calls for Arctic Ambassador

Wed, June 10, 2009

Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) is calling for the creation of a new government position: Ambassador for the Arctic.

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC

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Former Attorney General Elected Mat-Su Mayor

Wed, June 10, 2009

Talis Colberg will serve as Matanuska Susitna Borough mayor, at least until October.

Ellen Lockyer, APRN – Anchorage

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Court Sends Corruption Cases Back to Trial Judge

Wed, June 10, 2009

A federal appeals court has sent the corruption cases of two former Alaska lawmakers back to a trial judge.

The Associated Press

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State Confirms 11 Cases of Swine Flu

Wed, June 10, 2009

State health officials say there are now 11 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza, the so called swine flu in Alaska.

The Associated Press

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DOT Commissions Study on Anchorage Roads

Wed, June 10, 2009

The Alaska Department of Transportation has commissioned a study to see if road improvements can be made to ease the flow of traffic for a busy area of Anchorage.

Suzanna Caldwell, APRN – Anchorage

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Pollock B Season Starts

Wed, June 10, 2009

Pollock B season started on Wednesday in the Bering Sea and the fleet has more than 472 thousand metric tons left to catch.

Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska

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Sitka Star Drafted Into the Big Leagues

Wed, June 10, 2009

A former Sitka baseball standout has been drafted into the majors.

Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka

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Two Children Killed in Copper Center Fire

Wed, June 10, 2009

Alaska State Troopers say two children have been killed in a house fire today in Copper Center.

The Associated Press

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New Slaughterhouse HQ Planned for Kodiak

Wed, June 10, 2009

A new method of processing livestock in remote locations will be headquartered in Kodiak and a new meat product will arrive along with it.

Erik Wander, KMXT – Kodiak

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Alaska News Nightly: June 10, 2009

Wed, June 10, 2009

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