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State doesn't plan to seek costs in Palin case
The state of Alaska doesn't plan to seek costs in a lawsuit brought against Sarah Palin.
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Former UAA hockey coach accused of hitting player
The University of Alaska Anchorage is investigating an allegation that its former hockey coach struck a player with a hockey stick, another black mark for the beleaguered program which suspended a search for a new coach after naming four finalists earlier this month.
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Street project moves Fairbanks businesses
The state Department of Transportation has acquired property used by a half-dozen businesses that will allow widening of a busy Fairbanks street and is negotiating with one more.
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Canada company pulls out of Alaska mining project
A Canada mining company has withdrawn from an exploration project near Tok, saying it will focus on another, more advanced project in Alaska.
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NMFS announces proposed sea lion protections
The National Marine Fisheries Service is taking public comment on proposed revisions to Steller sea lion protections in the western Aleutian Islands that could lead to more commercial fishing of Pacific cod, pollock and Atka mackerel.
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Street project moves Fairbanks businesses
A Fairbanks street project has forced a handful of businesses to relocate.
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Denali National Park opening for summer tourists
Denali National Park and Preserve's entrance area facilities will open Wednesday for the summer tourism season, despite some lingering snow cover.
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Trapper Creek man dies in head-on collision
A Trapper Creek man has been killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer rig and a truck.
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Budget cuts pare real-time monitoring of volcanoes
Scientists monitoring Alaska's volcanoes have been forced to shut down stations that provide real-time tracking of eruptions and forgo repairs of seismic equipment amid ongoing federal budget cuts _ moves that could mean delays in getting vital information to airline pilots and emergency planners.
Categories: State News from the Associated Press
Denali National Park set to open for summer
Denali National Park and Preserve is gearing up to open for the summer despite some lingering snow cover.
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UAA hockey coach Shyiak accused of hitting player
A former player for the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves says former hockey coach Dave Shyiak violently struck a player with his hockey stick.
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Homer chosen to host governor's picnic
And the picnic goes to ... Homer.
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Memorial Day event planned at Fort Wainwright
A Memorial Day remembrance ceremony is planned to take place at Fort Wainwright next week.
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Teen charged after suffering leg wound
A 16-year-old Soldotna boy who apparently shot himself in the leg is being charged with weapons misconduct and underage drinking.
Categories: State News from the Associated Press
Budget cuts pare real-time monitoring of volcanoes
Scientists monitoring Alaska's volcanoes have been forced to shut down stations that provide real-time tracking of eruptions and forgo repairs of seismic equipment amid ongoing federal budget cuts _ moves that could mean delays in getting vital information to airline pilots and emergency planners.
Categories: State News from the Associated Press
Budget cuts pare real-time monitoring of volcanoes
Scientists monitoring Alaska's volcanoes have been forced to shut down stations that provide real-time tracking of eruptions and forgo repairs of seismic equipment amid ongoing federal budget cuts _ moves that could mean delays in getting vital information to airline pilots and emergency planners.
Categories: State News from the Associated Press
Polar bear cub prepares for new home in New York
An orphaned polar bear cub that arrived at the Alaska Zoo two months ago will soon depart for a new adventure: meeting another young cub at the Buffalo Zoo.
Categories: State News from the Associated Press
Couple escape landslide by running down beach
A couple escaped a landslide by running down a narrow, pebble beach away from the shifting mountain.
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Kuskokwim River watch begins late
Ice on the Kuskokwim River is thawing a bit slower than usual, delaying efforts to monitor breakup activity.
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Interior communities set new low temp records
Winter continues to grip the Interior.
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