Anchorage Police Arrest One of Their Own

Wed, July 15, 2009

An Anchorage Police Officer is being accused of 10 counts of sexual assault. Anthony Rollins was taken into custody today (Wednesday), after a three month investigation uncovered six potential victims. The investigation began on April 16th, when a staff member at Standing Together Against Rape, or STAR, reported information about an alleged assault by Rollins while he was on duty.

Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage

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Senate Prepares to Hold Hearing on Alaska Native Corporations

Wed, July 15, 2009

A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing tomorrow (Thursday) in Washington on Alaska Native Corporations and the advantages they get through a Small Business Administration program. The subcommittee on Contracting Oversight will take testimony from government workers involved in the program, as well as national Native business organizations. However no one representing Alaska Native Corporations has been invited to testify.

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington D.C.

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Bethel Bans Plastic Bags

Wed, July 15, 2009

It’s been debated for years but on Tuesday the Bethel City Council finally did it. The council voted to ban plastic bags and styro-foam containers. The ban is aimed at grocery stores and restaurants.

Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel

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Lawmakers Call Special Session

Wed, July 15, 2009

The Alaska Legislature will meet in a special session to consider overriding Governor Sarah Palin’s veto of federal stimulus funds for energy-related projects. Senate President Gary Stevens, a Republican from Kodiak, says the one-day session will be held in Anchorage on August 10th.

The Associated Press

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Controversial Cruise Ship Bill Becomes Law

Wed, July 15, 2009

A controversial bill delaying strict cruise-ship waste water discharge requirements has quietly become law. Governor Sarah Palin signed the measure last week (July 9th) without ceremony or public announcement.

Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau

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Price Tag for Juneau Highway Goes Up

Wed, July 15, 2009

The price tag for a highway out of Juneau has risen 100 million dollars in two years, according to the state transportation department.

Rebecca Sheir, KTOO – Juneau

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Sea Lion Research Zeros in on Reason for Decline

Wed, July 15, 2009

The National Marine Fisheries Service is continuing their research on Stellar Sea Lions this summer. This time they are using high-resolution aerial photography to count the number of pups at rookeries and haul outs from Sitka to the western Aleutians. Biologist Lowell Fritz says they need to take the photos now, before the pups start swimming with their mothers.

Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska

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Bear Activity Increases Near Sitka

Wed, July 15, 2009

Officials from the Forest Service and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are warning visitors to beware of increased brown bear activity at Redoubt Lake, south of Sitka.

Emily Schwing, KCAW – Sitka

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Denali Program Introduces Native Students to the Park

Wed, July 15, 2009

A group of Alaska Native kids from the Anchorage area are exploring Denali National Park this week. The 8 high school students from the Cook Inlet tribe are participants in a National Parks Foundation funded program related to the upcoming premier of a Ken Burns National Parks documentary series that features Denali.

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks

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Alaska News Nightly: July 15, 2009

Wed, July 15, 2009

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Community Forum: Alaska Native Young Professionals

Wed, July 15, 2009

Young Alaska Natives are gaining their place in the community, with the help of leadership programs provided by organizations like the Alaska Native Professional Association.

Find out more about summer internships and development opportunities for young Native professionals on the next Community Forum, Wednesday (July 15, 2009) afternoon at 2:00 pm.

HOST: Ellen Lockyer.

GUESTS:

Jorie Zilys. Advancement Officer. Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.

Amber Jenkins. Leadership Development. First Alaskans Institute.

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