Disappearing polar sea ice leading toward increasing polar traffic
Tue, July 10, 2007
A three-day symposium on the naval and maritime effects of diminishing Arctic sea ice kicked off today in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Navy, the Coast Guard, NOAA and the Arctic Research Commission are sponsoring it to talk about of a range of issues that will have to be dealt with as climate change melts more sea ice and more open water appears.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, D.C. (read by Lori Townsend, APRN)
Denali Kid Care health coverage expanded
Tue, July 10, 2007
More low-income children and pregnant women have access to medical care through a bill Governor Palin signed into law last night. The bill renews the Denali Kid Care program and extends coverage to an additional 1,300 children and 300 women by raising the cap on family income.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau (read by Lori Townsend, APRN)
Federal government may review Alaska Native tribal status
Tue, July 10, 2007
A letter sent to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne in May sought to prompt a review of the legal status of tribes in Alaska. The letter was sent to Interior by Senate president Lyda Green and House speaker John Harris and asked for a new review of Interior’s position on the existence of tribes in Alaska. The letter was crafted after the Eklutna tribe requested a permit for a bingo and pull tab gaming license.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Retail eye for the Salmon Guy
Tue, July 10, 2007
Direct marketing fish in some parts of the world consists of a fisherman pulling up to the dock and selling their catch off the boat — but not in Bristol Bay, where markets are thousands of miles away. But the fisherman behind Salmon Guy’s seafood sells his Bristol Bay catch at farmer’s markets and small markets on the east coast. His success is based upon marketing directly to customer desires and expectations.
Johanna Eurich, KDLG - Dillingham
Alaska wildfire management balancing against Lower 48 fires
Tue, July 10, 2007
Hundreds of firefighters are at work across interior Alaska, but with cooler, wetter weather expected, some response personnel are beginning to be sent south. Wildfire suppression in Alaska annually ratchets back on July 10th, after which, on average, our weather tends to be less conducive to fire. Alaska Fire Service Spokeswoman Lori Heupel says Interior blazes are still getting attention, but that Alaska agencies are balancing the response with the demands of major fires burning in western lower 48 states.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks (read by Lori Townsend, APRN)
Fairbanks hosts public Q&A tonight to explain proposed new taxes
Tue, July 10, 2007
Fairbanks Borough officials are hosting a meeting tonight to talk about proposals for new taxes. Two options to change the Borough’s tax structure are before the Assembly and would have to be approved by voters before becoming law.
Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks (read by Lori Townsend, APRN)
Troller sinks off Sitka, offering life lessons to crew
Tue, July 10, 2007
The commercial trolling boat “Prospector” sank 75 miles north of Sitka late last week. No injuries were sustained by the two man crew, who were fishing in the waters near Pelican.
John Hunt, KHNS - Haines
Alaska News Nightly: July 10, 2007
Tue, July 10, 2007
Below is the complete story list and audio from today’s Alaska News Nightly, as broadcast on APRN stations statewide. Individual stories are available in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to our news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS anytime.
Talk of Alaska: Mental Health Services for Returning National Guard Members
Tue, July 10, 2007
Are Alaska’s returning National Guard members receiving all the mental health services needed? How can our veterans access these services from the remote parts of Alaska? We talk with experts, check in with Senator Lisa Murkowski and take your calls.
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