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APRN: Alaska News
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In Fairbanks, building a home on permafrost with an uncertain future
When Benesch bought this property back in 1999, he was pretty sure it had permafrost under it, though he didn’t know for certain. Listen now
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Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages
Gov. Walker’s order directs the state to use traditional place names on state signs and to promote indigenous languages in public education. Listen now
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Walker campaign says Republican-funded group didn’t disclose ad spending
A complaint said the group Families for Alaska’s Future – Dunleavy failed to report ads the Republican Governors Association bought in Alaska. Listen now
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
State charges 41-year-old in death of Kotzebue girl; Walker campaign says Republican-funded group didn’t disclose ad spending; Russian aircraft spotted near Alaska airspace for third time this month; Fairbanks hosts air quality conference, with wood stoves a contentious topic; In Fairbanks, building a home on permafrost with an uncertain future; Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages; Serving your community: Sand Point teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; Petersburg Medical Center treat flu cases from cruise ship; Post-surge, Sitka assists electric customers with insurance claims Listen now
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State charges 41-year-old in death of Kotzebue girl
Prosecutors allege that Peter Wilson abducted and killed 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr in a case that has gripped attention for weeks. Listen now
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Petersburg Medical Center treat flu cases from cruise ship
The same day Petersburg’s post office was shut down last Thursday with a hazardous materials spill, the Petersburg Medical Center was treating an outbreak of influenza among passengers and employees on a cruise ship docked there. Listen now
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Serving your community: Sand Point teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year
Ingrid Cumberlidge is a third grade teacher from Sand Point. Cumberlidge has taught in the Aleutians East Borough School District for over twenty years, and her Sand Point roots run deep. Listen now
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Missing Fort Wainwright soldier found dead
A missing Fort Wainwright soldier was found dead Saturday at the Harding Lake campground.
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2 Fairbanks men dead in Nenana River plane crash
Two Fairbanks men were killed in a plane crash.
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Man receives no jail time after being charged with felony assault, prompting outrage
The state Department of Law is defending its plea deal with an Anchorage man - originally charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman to whom he offered a ride. He was let off this week on time served, with some suspended. And that has angered some, including a group organizing to campaign against retaining the judge in the case. Listen now
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 21, 2018
Man receives no jail time after being charged with felony assault, prompting outrage; Vandal prevents landing of medical flight at Alaska airport; State revises PFAS action level; Two men charged as feds crack case of missing Anchorage mammoth tusk; K300 Race Committee increases prize money in three races; Proxy hunters help harvest moose for those who can’t; AK: In rural communities, Village Police Officers face impossible job; 49 Voices: Riley Woodford of Juneau Listen now
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Two men charged as feds crack case of missing Anchorage mammoth tusk
Prosecutors are charging two men with stealing a 10,000-year-old mammoth tusk from the federal Bureau of Land Management in Anchorage. The indictment appears to be a break in a case that had gone unsolved since the tusk went missing six months ago. Listen now
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Proxy hunters help harvest moose for those who can’t
Alaska Department of Fish & Game sometimes allows people to hunt on behalf of those who may not be physically capable. Listen now
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Ballot Measure One
Ballot measure one is a hotly contested initiative that has divided Alaskans over what may sound like a simple request-stand for salmon. But it's a complex question that's pitting environmental groups against mining and oil companies. So what does a yes or no vote mean? Both sides claim that if they lose, the results could be disastrous, but what's really at stake? Listen now
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Bethel’s ‘Yes for Local Option’ campaign begins to mobilize
In less than two weeks, Bethel residents will head to the polls to vote on representatives for Bethel City Council. They’ll also vote on a proposition asking residents whether Bethel should return to local option status. Listen now
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