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Jun 18 2018

Murkowski, Young respond to Chinese tariff on American seafood imports

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Food, Nation & World

Alaska’s economy could suffer as a result of China’s 25 percent tariff on American seafood imports and that worries U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski. In a written statement, Murkowski urges President Donald Trump to reach a trade policy with China that protects the export market.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | June 18, 2018 8:02 am

Jun 17 2018

A photo collage of Kami Miller with her father, Steve, and reporter Emily Russell with her father, Mark. (Photos courtesy of Kami Miller and by Emily Russell/Alaska Public Media)

AK: Keeping memories alive on Father’s Day

By Emily Russell, Alaska Public Media | Family

Father’s Day celebrates the dads in our lives, but for some, it’s a reminder of pain and loss.

By Emily Russell, Alaska Public Media | June 17, 2018 8:00 am

Jun 15 2018

2600 Crystal Lake Hatchery kings are forecast to make it back to Blind River Rapids and the Wrangell Narrows this summer. (Photo by Joe Viechnicki/KFSK)

Central Southeast king salmon following forecasts

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-Petersburg | Fisheries, Food, Oceans, Southeast, Wildlife

For good and for bad, king salmon runs around Petersburg are coming in as forecast so far this year. Anglers have only been allowed to keep chinook salmon in a limited few areas with hatchery kings for the first part of this month.

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-Petersburg | June 15, 2018 11:58 am

Jun 15 2018

Jill Yordy and her daughter Raven, 5, are waiting for an application for Denali KidCare to be completed. The family is moving to Colorado. (Photo courtesy Jill Yordy)

State backlog means long wait for health coverage for some Alaskans

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Federal Government, Health, Juneau, Southcentral, State Government

Jill Yordy has been waiting since January to learn whether her 5-year-old daughter Raven has qualified for Denali KidCare.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | June 15, 2018 6:37 am

Jun 14 2018

Attorney General Jeff Sessions attends a press conference at Friendship Park in San Diego on the border between the United States and Mexico on May 7, 2018.

Sen. Murkowski concerned about policy splitting up families at border

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Family, Federal Government

Sen. Murkowski said the separations are especially worrisome when there isn’t a clear process or a focus on the needs of small children.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | June 14, 2018 7:26 pm

Jun 14 2018

Brownsville, Texas. Ninety percent of the residents traveled to the United States alone seeking protection; the remainder were separated from their families at the border under a controversial new policy by the Trump administration.

‘These are not kids kept in cages’: Inside a Texas shelter for immigrant youth

By John Burnett and Richard Gonzales, NPR News | Family, Housing, NPR News

Casa Padre is a former Walmart Super Center converted into living, recreation and dining quarters for 1,469 immigrant boys ages 10 to 17.

By John Burnett and Richard Gonzales, NPR News | June 14, 2018 6:45 pm

Jun 14 2018

This cucumber suffered from severe sunburn and windburn damage because it wasn't properly hardened off before it was planted outdoors. Overnight temperatures also hovered just a few degrees above freezing. But new growth suggests that this plant is on the rebound.

Gardentalk – Is it dead yet? Some plants may still cling to life

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau, Outdoors, Southeast

Master Gardener Ed Buyarski has some hints to determine if your vegetable plant, shrub, or tree will survive from dead roots, cold shock, or wind burn and sun burn damage.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | June 14, 2018 12:50 pm

Jun 13 2018

Officials respond to Marshall rabies outbreak

By Teresa Cotsirilos, KYUK-Bethel | Health, Western

Marshall got the situation under control last week by focusing on the community’s stray dogs. Y-K Delta residents should continue to watch their dogs closely for any change in behavior.

By Teresa Cotsirilos, KYUK-Bethel | June 13, 2018 12:32 pm

Jun 12 2018

Ketchikan pastor, retired teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD | Crime & Courts, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Southeast, Spirit

According to the police complaint filed in court, the charges stem from alleged groping incidents last fall with a 14-year-old girl.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD | June 12, 2018 7:52 pm

Jun 12 2018

Grilled salmon. (Photo by Henry Leasia/KHNS)

Gillnetters’ barbecue replaces kings with sockeye, adds event for fishermen, families

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | Fisheries, Food, Oceans, Southeast

For over a decade, Lynn Canal gillnetters have hosted a king salmon barbecue each summer to celebrate local fishermen and the start of the fishing season. However, a shortage of kings this year has pushed organizers to change the menu to sockeye and rockfish.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | June 12, 2018 9:58 am

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Murkowski, Young respond to Chinese tariff on American seafood imports

AK: Keeping memories alive on Father’s Day

Central Southeast king salmon following forecasts

State backlog means long wait for health coverage for some Alaskans

Sen. Murkowski concerned about policy splitting up families at border

‘These are not kids kept in cages’: Inside a Texas shelter for immigrant youth

Gardentalk – Is it dead yet? Some plants may still cling to life

Officials respond to Marshall rabies outbreak

Ketchikan pastor, retired teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor

Gillnetters’ barbecue replaces kings with sockeye, adds event for fishermen, families

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