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New, 3-D maps to help monitor climate change effects
(Screenshot via Arctic Support 2016) In Kotzebue a year ago, President Obama called for a publicly available high-resolution elevation map of Alaska. And today it’s here. The maps will help Alaskans...
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Seldovia residents warned of leaching lead
Seldovia, AK. (Photo via KBBI – Homer) The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has released a report listing 15 water systems in Alaska that contain lead levels above the federal limit, and...
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Investigation continues into mid-air plane collision near Russian Mission
Wreckage of one of the collided planes. (Photo via Alaska State Troopers) The investigation continues into a mid-air plane collision northwest of Russian Mission on Wednesday that left no survivors....
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Implementing a philosophy: As Juneau tackles crime bill, lots of questions...
The “Success Inside and Out” program at Lemon Creek Correctional Center. (Photo by Lisa Phu/KTOO) Earlier this year, the state passed Senate Bill 91, a reform of Alaska’s criminal justice system. Its...
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Pioneering musher and husky breeder Natalie Norris dead at 94
Natalie Norris, then Natalie Jubin, from the cover of This Week magazine in December of 1945. Photo via Histoire des courses mythiques et des grands mushers) A pioneer of Alaska mushing passed away...
View ArticleSteinau: No evidence that ballot issue affected race result
Alaska Democratic Party chairwoman Casey Steinau says there’s no evidence to suggest that primary election-day problems affected the outcome of a northern Alaska legislative race. Listen now The...
View ArticleAlaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016
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Clock is ticking on state dispute with Prudhoe Bay leaseholders
Prudhoe Bay. The Department of Natural Resources has refused to approve the oil field’s 2016 Plan of Development until operator BP includes detailed marketing information for its massive gas reserves....
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One People Canoe Society to paddle for Standing Rock Tribe to protest...
Members of the One People Canoe Society will travel this week from Alaska to North Dakota to paddle in protest over a controversial pipeline. Listen now Doug Chilton and DeAndre King in front of the...
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State biologists investigate green bears in Haines
Social media sites were atwitter in Haines on Thursday morning after photos surfaced of green bears in the Chilkoot River. A sow and her cub showed up at the Chilkoot River on Wednesday doused in what...
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49 Voices: Will Schlimgen of Eagle River
This week we’re hearing from Will Schlimgen in Eagle River. Will is originally from California, and is just starting his second year at UAA. Listen now Will Schlimgen of Eagle River (Photo by Wesley...
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As waters warm, Arctic fish populations change
A new report shows more fish are moving to Arctic waters. The U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management teamed up to create the inventory, which describes more than 100 species...
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AK: Marine mammal camp nurtures budding scientists
The phrase “summer camp” usually brings to mind images of toasted marshmallows, campfires and wobbly canoe trips. Listen now #td_uid_1_57ca388f951d2 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background:...
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Homer residents respond to proposed drilling
Dozens of Homer residents attended the public hearing to learn more about the proposal to lease portions of Cook Inlet for oil and gas drilling. Listen now Jeanne Parker testifies at the Cook Inlet...
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Homer Fire gets boost through remodel, grants
Homer Volunteer Fire Department has started a remodeling project to improve their Pioneer Avenue building. Listen now Construction at the Homer Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, Aug. 30.(Photo by...
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Alaska Legislature shutters offices on Friday afternoons
The Anchorage Legislative Information Office, March 4, 2016. (Photo by Megan Ahleman) As a cost-saving measure, 22 legislative information offices around the state are shuttered starting this Friday...
View ArticlePlan expands rural cell, broadband service
More Alaskans will have affordable access to mobile phones and broadband internet, thanks to a change in federal communication rules and funding. Listen now Rural communities throughout the United...
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Should the Permanent Fund invest in oil tax credits?
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board had an unusual visitor at their meeting Friday. Listen now Former Attorney General Craig Richards addressed the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board on Sept. 2, 2016....
View ArticleAlaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 2, 2016
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High rate of homicide in Anchorage
More than two dozen murders have taken place in Anchorage since the beginning of the year. APD reports that of the 15 homicides since June, six were engaged in drugs or other criminal activity. Four...
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