Prosecutors lay out core of corruption case against Anderson

Mon, July 2, 2007

Today was probably the most important day for the government’s corruption case against former state Representative Tom Anderson. Two witnesses prosecutors are counting on to tie Anderson’s official actions as a state legislator to payments he allegedly received were both expected to testify.

Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage

 
 Standard Podcast [2:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Senator proposes close observation of Massachusetts health care program

Mon, July 2, 2007

The state of Massachusetts yesterday began rolling out its universal health care system — a mandate that everyone in the state have some form of health insurance, with subsidies provided for those who cannot afford it. Senator Hollis French thinks Alaska should watch closely and consider some legislative options.

Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau

 
 Standard Podcast [2:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Department of Labor employees in Juneau file health grievance against State

Mon, July 2, 2007

Roof repairs are under way to stop leaks and mold at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s building in downtown Juneau. But building employees think construction could expose mold growing inside the walls and make their health problems worse. They’ve filed a class action grievance in hopes of protecting their health.

John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau

 
 Standard Podcast [2:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Sea otter deaths in lower Cook Inlet may be related to flame retardants

Mon, July 2, 2007

For the past several years there has been an unexplained die-off of a segment of the sea otter population in lower Cook Inlet. A presentation was held last week to provide some updated information on the problem.

Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer

 
 Standard Podcast [3:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Two soldiers die in two Alaskan boating accidents

Mon, July 2, 2007

Two Army soldiers died over the weekend in separate boating accidents in Alaska. In both cases, no one involved was wearing a life jacket. At Fort Richardson’s Clunie Lake in Anchorage, Specialist Cory Burgess drowned early Saturday morning. Meanwhile Private First Class Anthony Williams, based at Fort Wainwright, died in a boating accident near Fairbanks.

Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks

 
 Standard Podcast [1:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Young amends federal aviation bills, cutting costs for small Alaskan carriers

Mon, July 2, 2007

Representative Don Young is touting key amendments made to federal aviation legislation. The House version of the FAA Reauthorization bill will not include a proposed $25 airport user fee that would have hurt small carriers in Alaska and Young says a major Senate proposed aviation gas tax hike has also been averted.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

 
 Standard Podcast [1:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Disappointing sockeye run on Kvichak forces fishing limits

Mon, July 2, 2007

Low sockeye salmon returns on the Kvichak River in Bristol Bay has once again forced managers to pull the fleet on the east side of the bay into special harvest areas to avoid intercepting Kvichak-bound salmon. It’s also raised concerns about the interception of Bristol Bay-bound salmon by Area M fishermen.

Johanna Eurich, KDLG - Dillingham

 
 Standard Podcast [3:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Sheldon Jackson College closes its doors; hopes for a resurrection

Mon, July 2, 2007

After failing to secure a $1 million loan from the City of Sitka, historic Sheldon Jackson College closed its doors Friday afternoon, ending 130 years of operations on the island. The school will consider its options over the next year.

Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka

 
 Standard Podcast [3:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Anchorage’s Town Square Park to retain its name, despite debate

Mon, July 2, 2007

For residents and visitors alike, Town Square has become a favorite Anchorage downtown park. Recently the Anchorage Assembly found itself drawn into a city-wide debate about the park’s name, a controversy that required a last minute compromise and a majority vote to resolve.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

 
 Standard Podcast [3:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Alaska News Nightly: July 2, 2007

Mon, July 2, 2007

This is the complete story list and audio recording from today’s Alaska News Nightly, as broadcast on APRN stations statewide.
READ MORE →

 
 Standard Podcast [29:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN) is a public service of Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc. (APTI)
3877 University Dr  |  Anchorage AK 99508  |  907-550-8400  |  Copyright ©2004-2007 APTI