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Friday, May 09, 2008

Local News
 
Halloween robber pleads guilty
05/08/2008
Author:   KTNA

One of the Talkeetna Halloween robbers has plead guilty to receive lesser charges and not stand trial. Her sentencing is scheduled for August.
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Caswell Lakes residents to look at their own Fire Service Area
05/08/2008
Author:   Sue Deyoe

Residents in the Caswell Lakes area may have a chance to vote on having their own Fire Service Area. The Borough is holding 2 town hall meeting on the matter next week.
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Check out the Webcam at Saunder's Field
04/14/2008
Author:   KTNA

The first sandhill crane was spotted by Saunders' Field watcher Rick Ernst on Monday, April 21st.

Since then, there have been more arrivals, and the Cranecam captured ITS first cranes on Monday morning the 28th. Check for cranes, geese, ducks, shorebirds (and who knows what else!) on the cranecam.

Follow the link below to the latest Webcam photo, archived photos, and info from the techie, Jok Bondurant, who put it all together.

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National/International News
 
aprn.org
Vic Kohring sentenced to prison
Convicted former lawmaker Vic Kohring was sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in federal prison this morning. He was found guilty in November of bribery, conspiracy, and attempted extortion for his role in the ongoing VECO corruption scandal.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Vic Kohring sentenced to prison", url: "http://aprn.org/2008/05/08/vic-kohring-sentenced-to-prison/" });
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Legislature wants to take special session to the people
The Special Session of the legislature the governor has called next month will have a new twist – it’s taking some of its deliberations outside of Juneau.Dave Donaldson, APRN - JuneauSHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Legislature wants to take special session to the people", url: "http://aprn.org/2008/05/08/legislature-wants-to-take-special-session-to-the-people/" });
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Tanana River flood waters begin to recede
Waters on the Tanana River near Salcha have dropped several feet, reducing the risk of flooding in the area.  But National Weather Service Hydrologist Ed Plumb says the danger isn’t over yet. Yesterday an ice jam on the Tanana River caused the water to overflow its banks and flood about 10 houses.Libby Casey, KUAC - [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Tanana River flood waters begin to recede", url: "http://aprn.org/2008/05/08/tanana-river-flood-waters-begin-to-recede/" });
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News
'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
In the latest political podcast, NPR Senior Washington Editor Rob Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the ongoing Democratic race and GOP Arizona Sen. John McCain's take on Supreme Court judges.
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U.N. to Resume Aid Shipments to Myanmar
The U.N. said it is halting further aid flights to cyclone-stricken Myanmar, after the country's military leadership seized supplies destined for the estimated 1.5 million people affected by the storm. "The food aid and equipment that we managed to get in has been confiscated," WFP spokesman Paul Risley said.
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Country Crooner Eddy Arnold Dies
Host Renee Montagne has a remembrance of singer Eddy Arnold. He died Thursday, days short of his 90th birthday. One of his most famous songs is Make the World Go Away.
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BBC News
Burma warned over cyclone delays
The UN's humanitarian chief urges Burma to reconsider its attitude towards allowing aid teams into the country.
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Hezbollah takes over west Beirut
Gunmen from militant group Hezbollah drive out government supporters from western Beirut, stoking fears of civil war.
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Microsoft contests $1.4bn EU fine
Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.
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Top News:

Halloween robber pleads guilty

Caswell Lakes residents to look at their own Fire Service Area

Su Valley Students head to state competition

The Talkeetna Community Council votes to send request for reconsideration of SSAP

Talkeetna Community Council debates Borough-proposed facility

Scientists are headed to the Kahiltna Glacier to study climate from 100,000 years ago

Local Birdathon count is much lower than normal

Denali wolf gets snare removed

U.S. House Passes Resolution providing for land exchange in Denali National Park

Van Doren Appeals Planning Commission Decision

Thompson replaces White on School Board

Talkeetna Access Meeting attendees receive the final summary from facilitator

Postmaster Andrus retires

Southeast Susitna Area Plan Disappoints Residents

Borough Manager talks with Host Amanda Randles about Su Valley issues

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