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• The fascinating (and scenic) history of presidential visits to Alaska - Washington Post

  25-08-2015 19:58
  New York Times
  The fascinating (and scenic) history of presidential visits to Alaska
  Washington Post
  For nearly a century, Alaska has served as mainly a toe-touch state for presidents. Next week, President Obama will change all that. Obama departs Aug. 31 for what will soon be the most extensive Alaska tour in history by a sitting American president.
  Before Obama's Alaska Trip, Climate Group Charges HypocrisyNew York Times
  Obama won't let real Alaska voices disrupt climate change photo-ops on A
  

• UAF veterinary students tracking diseases in Alaska caribou herds - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

  25-08-2015 10:10
  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
  UAF veterinary students tracking diseases in Alaska caribou herds
  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
  Molly Murphy, left, an assistant professor in UAF's Department of Veterinary Medicine, teaches Elizabeth Saxe, a student from Ilisagvik College how to look for evidence of inflammation or chronic injury in the remains of a caribou. Murphy is part of ...
  

• Uptick in scams targeting Alaska's elders - KTVA.com - Alaska News and Weather

  25-08-2015 08:54
  KTVA.com - Alaska News and Weather
  Uptick in scams targeting Alaska's elders
  KTVA.com - Alaska News and Weather
  Luther Jackson is 91 years old, and he knows exactly how he would spend an extra $2 million. “I always take care of my family, you know, and I'd travel all over the world, probably,” he said. When Jackson got a letter in the mail claiming he'd won $2.5 ...
  

• What's killing whales off Alaska's shores? (+video) - Christian Science Monitor

  25-08-2015 04:35
  Christian Science Monitor
  What's killing whales off Alaska's shores? (+video)
  Christian Science Monitor
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that the deaths may be linked to a toxic algae bloom in the Pacific Ocean, which first appeared in May. By Denise Hassanzade Ajiri, Staff August 24, 2015. Save for later Saved · About video ads.
  Concerns mount over whale deaths in Gulf of AlaskaWashington Post
  'Shocking' death of 30 whales off Alaska could be linked to toxic bloo
  

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• Rural Alaska's arctic development depends on sure, affordable energy - Alaska Dispatch News

  25-08-2015 04:20
  Alaska Dispatch News
  Rural Alaska's arctic development depends on sure, affordable energy
  Alaska Dispatch News
  OPINION: Rural Alaska has much to contribute to Arctic development -- and both an expertise and continuing need for cheap, sustainable energy supply. Pictured: Wind turbines in the St. Lawrence Island village of Gambell. Loren Holmes photo. Energy ...and more »
  

• President should keep focus on climate change as he travels Alaska - Alaska Dispatch News

  25-08-2015 04:06
  Alaska Dispatch News
  President should keep focus on climate change as he travels Alaska
  Alaska Dispatch News
  OPINION: Alaska's Congressional delegation has regressed on climate change despite meltdown in the north; Obama should call for action. Pixabay. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said last week she hopes President Barack Obama does not merely use Alaska as a ...
  Obama will visit rural Alaska communities in trip focusing on climate changeseattlepi.com (blog)
  President's trip to Alaska to include s
  

• Alaska governor plans to call for company buy-out in gas project - Alaska Dispatch News

  25-08-2015 04:06
  Alaska Dispatch News
  Alaska governor plans to call for company buy-out in gas project
  Alaska Dispatch News
  JUNEAU -- Gov. Bill Walker said Monday he plans to recommend to legislators the state buy out TransCanada Corp.'s position in the major liquefied natural gas project Alaska is pursuing. Under an agreement that predates Walker's administration, ...
  Walker plans to recommend TransCanada buy-out in gas projectAlaska Public Radio Networkall 67 news articles »
  

• New science shows Sitka geologically separate from rest of Alaska - Alaska Public Radio Network

  25-08-2015 03:20
  Alaska Public Radio Network
  New science shows Sitka geologically separate from rest of Alaska
  Alaska Public Radio Network
  Sitka sits on a different chunk of the Earth's crust than the rest of Alaska. Decades of scientific research have led to a report and map showing where the faults lie. The new information expands scientists' understanding of what's going on beneath ...
  

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• Oil taxes and credits must be part of Alaska's fiscal debate - Alaska Dispatch News

  25-08-2015 03:12
  Alaska Dispatch News
  Oil taxes and credits must be part of Alaska's fiscal debate
  Alaska Dispatch News
  OPINION: Before we tax Alaskans or trim the PFD, let's craft a smart, fair oil tax regime. Pictured: An oil transit pipeline runs to a flow station at Prudhoe Bay. Al Grillo. I appreciate vibrant discussion on public policy. But some are proposing ...
  Falling oil prices mean trouble for Alaska's budgetKTVA.com - Alaska News and Weatherall 6 news articles »
  

• Pilots, air taxis nervous about restrictions for Obama's Alaska visit - Alaska Dispatch News

  25-08-2015 01:58
  Alaska Dispatch News
  Pilots, air taxis nervous about restrictions for Obama's Alaska visit
  Alaska Dispatch News
  Pilots, air carriers and other players in Alaska aviation are gathering Monday afternoon at Stevens Anchorage International Airport to learn more about expected flight restrictions when President Obama visits Alaska next week. Stress levels are high ...and more »
  

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