After brushes with suicide on campaign trail, lawmaker shifts focus
August 26th 11:02 "She was outside kicking dirt, yelling, "What did I do? Was it my fault?' " he said. "I went to her and wanted to say, 'Is there anything we can do?' But when I got to her I couldn't say anything. I had a hand over my heart and got glassy-eyed, so I just hugged her. It was beyond words." |
Local HeadlinesNatives, others promote healing after radio insults September 1st 16:31 Like the proverbial lemon that became lemonade, a racial insult aired on an Anchorage radio station has been embraced as a teaching tool, in an Alaska Native effort to heal the hurt and work toward [...] Books-N-Badges kicks-off book drive for Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta August 31st 10:30 As summer wanes and students begin a new school year, a group of local agencies is coordinating a book drive to promote reading in rural Alaska, a written statement from GCI said. Trouble in Tuluksak includes brawl with police, rifle brandishing August 31st 10:17 On Saturday, Harry Napoka, 41 of Tuluksak, assaulted police in the village after a traffic stop, Alaska State Troopers reported. |
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Statewide StoriesCalista places CEO on leave following lawsuit September 1st 14:35 Matthew Nicolai, longtime chief executive and president of Calista Corp., has been placed on leave by Calista's board of directors, said the company's spokesman. Opinion: Stevens' favorite scientist remembers senator August 31st 14:02 When Syun-Ichi Akasofu first approached Ted Stevens, the Japanese-American leader of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute was desperate -- he had responsibility for a rocket range that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was [...] Opinion: Care bags for elders taste like home August 31st 13:59 Over the next few weeks, Alaska Native elders residing in Anchorage nursing and assisted living homes will be receiving care bags from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's Elder Health Program. Opinion: Dashes of seasons flavor northern weather August 31st 13:57 One thing about living in Alaska, there are not four seasons. Or at least not four equal seasons. Akiak, Sleetmute, Igiugig get state money to build VPSO housing August 31st 11:43 Three rural communities will receive funding to construct housing units for Village Public Safety Officers. New fishers loan program up and running August 31st 10:23 Applications are being accepted at the Alaska Division of Investments for an expanded program of low interest loans to help commercial fish harvesters switch out old, inefficient boat engines for new, fuel-saving models. |
Most Popular StoriesBuilding to begin on efficient Quinhagak house August 30th 17:52 Cold Climate Housing Research Center will soon begin building the Quinhagak prototype home as part of its Sustainable Northern Shelter program, the center announced today. Trouble in Tuluksak includes brawl with police, rifle brandishing August 31st 10:17 On Saturday, Harry Napoka, 41 of Tuluksak, assaulted police in the village after a traffic stop, Alaska State Troopers reported. New fishers loan program up and running August 31st 10:23 Applications are being accepted at the Alaska Division of Investments for an expanded program of low interest loans to help commercial fish harvesters switch out old, inefficient boat engines for new, fuel-saving models. After brushes with suicide on campaign trail, lawmaker shifts focus  August 26th 11:02 "She was outside kicking dirt, yelling, "What did I do? Was it my fault?' " he said. "I went to her and wanted to say, 'Is there anything we can do?' But when I got to her I couldn't say anything. I had a hand over my heart and got [...] Calista places CEO on leave following lawsuit September 1st 14:35 Matthew Nicolai, longtime chief executive and president of Calista Corp., has been placed on leave by Calista's board of directors, said the company's spokesman. Natives, others promote healing after radio insults September 1st 16:31 Like the proverbial lemon that became lemonade, a racial insult aired on an Anchorage radio station has been embraced as a teaching tool, in an Alaska Native effort to heal the hurt and work toward healthier racial relations. |
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