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New play tells stories of homelessness, inspires action
George Holly rehearses a scene from “Home But Not Less” in Anchorage. (Hillman/Alaska Public Media) A new play showing in Anchorage this weekend tells the stories of homelessness from around the state....
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Presbyterian Church formally apologizes to North Slope Natives for denouncing...
Utgiagvik, Alaska (File photo by Steven Kazlowsk) At 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2017 in Utqiagvik, an apology from the head of the Presbyterian Church will be offered to the Alaska Native people of the North...
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Chief justice urges lawmakers to collaborate and compromise
Sen. Mia Costello prepares to escort Chief Justice Craig Stowers withRep. Zach Fansler into the House Chambers on Feb. 8, 2017, for the annual State of the Judiciary Address. (Photo by Skip Gray/360...
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University of Alaska president addresses lawmakers after no-confidence votes
President Jim Johnsen explains Strategic Pathways at University of Alaska Southeast’s Egan Lecture Hall Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. (Photo by Quinton Chandler/KTOO) The faculty senate at the University of...
View ArticleAlaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017
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Legislature considers new contract to sell royalty oil
Pipelines stretch twoards the horizon on NPR-A land leased by ConocoPhillips. The company announced it has found 300 million barrels of recoverable oil nearby. (photo by Elizabeth Harball/Alaska’s...
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Alaska’s infrastructure report card probably not going on the fridge
Alaska scored a B- on its bridges, the state’s highest infrastructure grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers. (Photo by KDLG) Is Alaska on the honor roll for its energy grid and water...
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Latest oil tax credit bill off to a rough start in state House
Rep. Chris Birch, R-Anchorage, argues over the debut of an oil tax credit bill, during a floor session of the state House, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah...
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With fireweed cosmos and spruce tip gin, Skagway distillery set to open in May
This fireweed-infused Cosmo is one of the drinks Janilyn Heger plans to include on Skagway Spirits’ cocktail menu. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS) A family of self-described “serial entrepreneurs” in...
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Juneau’s proposed ‘camping ban’ could affect HUD funding
The headquarters of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington in December 2006.(Creative Commons photo by David) An ordinance to ban the homeless from camping in the downtown...
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Musher suffers dog “expiration” as racers continue Yukon Quest
A Yukon Quest dog.(Whitney McLaren /Yukon Quest) Yukon Quest front runner Brent Sass got back on the trail this morning after completing the 36 hour break mushers must take at the race’s halfway point...
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City data on crime, property, health brought online
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz speaking at a press conference in Anchorage City Hall, with Capt. Justin Doll, Homeless Services Coordinator Nancy Burke, and Chief Information Officer Brendan Babb. (Photo:...
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One refugee’s story of fleeing war and finding love
Marie Claire Mukambuguje and her husband, Faustin Murengezi pose with three of their children. (Hillman/Alaska Public Media) Refugee stories are often about fear: people fleeing their homes because...
View ArticleAlaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017
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State coffers won’t cover cost of cleanup if oil companies walk away
Cook Inlet oil platforms are visible from shore near Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska’s Energy Desk) The agency that oversees oil and gas drilling in the state says it doesn’t collect...
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Trump transition limits EPA participation in Alaska environmental conference
Participants at the Alaska Forum on the Environment in downtown Anchorage on Feb. 9, 2017. (Photo by Rachel Waldholz/Alaska’s Energy Desk) Trump transition officials ordered the Environmental...
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The Iditarod is moving to Fairbanks
Monica Zappa makes her way through Anchorage during the 2015 Iditarod ceremonial start. The same year, teams left Anchorage and headed to Fairbanks for the re-start because of low snow throughout much...
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49 Voices: Phillip Eben of Anchorage
Phillip Eben and his wife Karen (Photo by Anne Hillman/ Alaska Public Media) This week we’re hearing from Phillip Eben in Anchorage. He was born in Unalakleet. Listen now EBEN: I spent a lot of time...
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AK: Happiness is orange at Hoonah City Schools
Hoonah City Schools Superintendent PJ Ford Slack, right, sits in on the Orange Frog training, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Quinton Chandler/KTOO) This story starts with Superintendent of Hoonah...
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Trump’s federal hiring freeze leaves Alaska national parks in limbo
Park ranger Charlotte Henson leads a group of visitors on a walking tour of Skagway in summer of 2016. (Photo: Emily Files) The Trump administration’s federal hiring freeze is creating uncertainty for...
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