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Update News: Wednesday, October 3, 2012

In Wednesday’s News: Unofficial results from Tuesday’s Municipal Election in Nome; Amber Alert in Anchorage for a 3 day old son taken by his mother; US and Russia officially on-board to link Beringian parklands; Anchorage homicide in a church parking lot; Pebble Mine opponents protesting the developer’s environmental research.

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Update News: Monday, September 24, 2012

In Monday’s News: Charges dropped against Unalakleet Police Officer who shot a bear under order from city council; Crane in place & airport repair project nearing completion; NANA shareholders to receive $7.72 per share; Murkowski co-sponsoring Empower State Act; Nome Community Garden sprouts veggies.

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Update News: Friday, September 21, 2012

In Friday’s News: NPD reports 10-year-old Rebecca Kulukhon-Slwooko missing since 2:30pm yesterday (Update: found this morning fine and well) AST arrest Teddy Kyle Smith, charged with attempted murder, theft, robbery and weapons misconduct; Man falls to death last night at Dena’ina Center in Anchorage; Crane arrives for airport project, may be too heavy for old [...]

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Update News: Wednesday, September 19, 2012

In Wednesday’s News: 88-year-old Alakanuk woman killed in a house fire identified as Angela Smith; Anchorage in for more high wind today; 2012 Alaska PFD $878, to be deposited October 4; State of Alaska to receive $1.44-million grantto enhance youth suicide prevention programs; Era says it’s completed all upgrades and they’re resuming scheduled operations after [...]

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Update News: Tuesday, September 18, 2012

In Tuesday’s News: Unalakleet woman accidentally shot in the legs by her sister after moose hunting trip; Era Aviation grounded 12 planes over the weekend, cockpit voice recorders out of date; Crane arrives and runway closed, runway construction resumes; Voter turnout in last month’s primary lowest in a decade; Damaged containment dome cancels Shell’s plans [...]

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Update News: Monday, September 17, 2012

In Monday’s News: East-West runway to again close this morning until beginning of October; Shell changes plans, will not drill far enough to reach oil this season, containment system failed; Unalakleet public safety building fast tracked, funded this spring construction to begin next spring; Cordova hunter dies after falling during a goat hunt; Second wind [...]

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Update News: Tuesday, September 11, 2012

In Tuesday’s News: AST searching for Kiana’s Teddy Smith who is considered armed and dangerous; Shell hits another obstacle in drilling, this time a large ice island, drilling halted; Nome Common Council needs more tax and income information for upcoming decision on tax ordinance; UAF archaeologist studies use of driftwood in the Arctic.

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Update News: Monday, September 9, 2012

In Monday’s News: 14-year-old Sammy Wilkakia is missing in Nome, last seen last Wednesday, AST say death of elderly Kiana woman suspicious, ABI & AST investigating; Gov. Parnell issues disaster declaration for Kivalina; Shell begins drilling in Chukchi Sea; AEA & DNR release study that shows likely sources of renewable energy in Alaska; Nome Volunteer [...]

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Update News: Thursday, September 6, 2012

In Thursday’s News: Nome residents urge the ABC board to help combat scourge of alcoholism in Nome; Body of missing Marshall man, Paul Tinker, found in Yukon River; Two hunting fatalities occur within a week on road system; Power restored to most residents in Anchorage after wind storm; Nome residents give ideas to Nome Common [...]

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Update News: Friday, August 31, 2012

In Friday’s News: Fishing boat sank south of Kodiak Island this morning, crewman missing; No current funding for demolition of White Alice towers, may take years to acquire; Interior Department allows Shell to begin preparation work for drilling; DOT Commissioner Luiken resigns; KYUK reports one of most renowned Yup’ik skins sewers died; U.S. and state [...]

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