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Polar bear listed as threatened species
Originally published May 14 at 10:45 a.m.
Updated May 14 at 11:42 a.m.
WASHINGTON — The Interior Department has decided to protect the polar bear as a threatened species because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming, officials said Wednesday.
Notable quotes on listing of polar bears as threatened
Published May 14 | 7 comments
The decision to list the polar bear as threatened raised concerns among state lawmakers that it could hamper oil and natural gas activity on the North Slope. Here are statements from Alaska's congressional delegation, local officials and environmental organizations about the listing:
New Alaska hockey head coach to be named Thursday
Published May 14
The University of Alaska Fairbanks athletic department has scheduled a press conference at 8:30 this morning in the Nanook Lounge of the Patty Center to announce its new head hockey coach.
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Powerful votes
Published May 14 | 2 comments
Interest in our local electric cooperative should be high these days. The annual meeting boasted record turnout, and there was even a little shouting during the public testimony portion of the evening.
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