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Elizabeth Arnold Elizabeth Arnold is a freelance reporter for NPR. From 2000-2004, Elizabeth Arnold was an NPR national correspondent, covering America's public lands with a focus on the environment, politics, economics, and culture.
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The Legacy Of Dam Architect Floyd Dominy

The architect of the last great era of Western dam construction, federal water official Floyd Dominy, died last month at the age of 100. Charismatic and politically well-connected, Dominy is credited and widely criticized for pushing through the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, which created Lake Powell.

The Legacy Of Dam Architect Floyd Dominy

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Environment

Battle Over Offshore Drilling In Arctic Dwarfs ANWR

Sea ice in the Arctic is retreating, opening the way for some of the largest oil and gas leases in history. But with many species already endangered or threatened, the battle over offshore drilling in Alaska may become more controversial than onshore.

Battle Over Offshore Drilling In Arctic Dwarfs ANWR

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National

Alaska Reacts To Sen. Stevens' Conviction

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been found guilty on all counts in his corruption trial. He is facing re-election next week and what had been a solid lead in the polls has now narrowed considerably.

Alaska Reacts To Sen. Stevens' Conviction

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World

Tracing A Father's Steps On China's Long March

Red Army soldiers trekked through China on their epic journey nearly 75 years ago. The daughter of an officer, Diane Zhang, follows the route on a quest to learn about the defining moment in her family's and China's history.

Tracing A Father's Steps On China's Long March

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Election 2008

As Alaska Governor, Timing, Instinct Aided Palin

Although she's been governor for less than two years, Alaska's Sarah Palin has been dubbed a tough-minded ethics crusader willing to take on pork-barrel spending. Timing, political instinct and Alaska's swollen coffers may have much to do with her popularity.

As Alaska Governor, Timing, Instinct Aided Palin

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National

Can Political Shakeup Help Alaska Shed Corruption?

Alaska receives more federal dollars per capita than any other state. Republican Sen. Ted Stevens has steered hundreds of millions of dollars in projects to his home state during his 40-year career, but now his career is in jeopardy. And with several state legislators already behind bars, Alaska's political landscape may enter a new era.

Can Political Shakeup Help Alaska Shed Corruption?

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Alaska Weighs Stevens Indictment

He's known as "Uncle Ted" in Alaska, the longest-serving Republican Senator in Congress and a dominant figure in Alaska politics for than half a century. After his indictment Tuesday by a grand jury, Sen. Ted Stevens' political future is in doubt.

Alaska Weighs Stevens Indictment

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Environment

Tale Of Two Alaskan Villages

The warming climate has caused massive erosion along Alaska's coast. Two of the hardest hit villages are taking different approaches; Kivalina is suing and waiting for help while Newtok is piecing together small grants to help residents relocate.

Tale Of Two Alaskan Villages

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Environment

Conservation, Oil Exploration Debate Renewed

Oil companies bid a record $2.6 billion for oil and gas leases for 29 million acres in waters off the northwest coast of Alaska. Those waters are home to the polar bear. The sale has touched off another round of debate about conservation versus exploration.

Conservation, Oil Exploration Debate Renewed

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Law

Exxon's Alaska Oil Spill Case Heads to High Court

On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez spilled 11 million gallons of heavy crude oil in the icy waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound. Nineteen years later, Exxon and those affected by the disaster are still arguing over punitive damages, and the case is now before the Supreme Court. It will be heard in February.

Exxon's Alaska Oil Spill Case Heads to High Court

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National

Alaska Debates Its Dependency on Oil Industry

As the price of oil escalates, Alaskan politicians are in special session in Juneau, mired in a debate over raising the windfall profit tax on oil companies from 22 percent to 25 percent. Meantime, four state legislators face corruption charges for taking money from the oil industry.

Alaska Debates Its Dependency on Oil Industry

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Hollywood's 'Alaska' Is Usually Elsewhere

Most movies and TV shows set in Alaska are shot someplace else, in part because of the lack of economic incentives to film there. Movie and economic development experts in Anchorage recently scheduled a one-day venting and strategy session.

Hollywood's 'Alaska' Is Usually Elsewhere

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