Stevens investigation examines VECO Arctic services contract

Thu, August 16, 2007

Federal authorities are turning their focus in the probe of Senator Ted Stevens. The Justice Department recently asked the National Science Foundation for records related to VECO, the oil services fields company at the center of a sweeping corruption investigation.

The Associated Press

 
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Military names five Fort Wainwright soldiers killed in Iraq helicopter crash

Thu, August 16, 2007

The Defense Department released the names this afternoon of five Fort Wainwright soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq:

Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks

 
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Paleontologist Johansen bringing human origins lecture to UAA

Thu, August 16, 2007

Next week, the incoming freshman class at the University of Alaska Anchorage will be treated to a lecture by one of the world’s foremost experts on human origins — Dr. Donald Johansen, the discoverer of the oldest human fossils. Dr. Johansen arrives on a wave of major news in his research field — the discovery that two different species of early humans co-existed at about the same time, about a million and a half years ago.

Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage

 
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Fairbanks police officer shoots and kills man during confrontation Tuesday

Thu, August 16, 2007

An unidentified Fairbanks police officer was attempting to question Lucky Adams, suspected in a string of thefts at local retailers. Lieutenant Tara Tippet says the officer stopped a van driven by Adams and tried to subdue him with a Taser, but the suspect broke away.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

 
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Anchorage Museum preparing for new director

Thu, August 16, 2007

A member of the Kaw Nation of Oklahoma has been named the new director of the Anchorage Museum. James Pepper Henry will replace long-time museum director Pat Wolf. Wolf, who will retire October 21st, has lead the facility for the past 20 years.

Dixie Hutchinson, KNBA - Anchorage

 
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Kisa Gold more than doubling its gold claims on state lands

Thu, August 16, 2007

Kisa Gold (a division of Gold Crest Mines) — the mining company exploring for gold near Kisaralik Lake in Southwest Alaska — has staked a new area of state land, more than doubling the size of their claim.

Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel

 
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Hunting transporters caught and fined for guiding without licenses in Southeast

Thu, August 16, 2007

State wildlife troopers are cracking down on big game transporters in Southeast Alaska who are guiding without a license. A Utah man’s recent guilty plea points to a growing problem, especially on Prince of Wales Island.

Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau

 
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Mendenhall glacier bear-viewing tourists may need, well… relocating

Thu, August 16, 2007

Misbehaving tourists have led the Forest Service to close part of a popular bear-watching trail in Juneau.

John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau

 
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‘Hookers’ fill Kenai peninsula emergency rooms every summer

Thu, August 16, 2007

The Silver Salmon Derby is in full swing down in Seward, where each year anglers compete for a chance to win $50,000. But, as the beaches get more and more crowded, some fishermen will win little more than an unexpected trip to the emergency room.

David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage

 
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Alaska News Nightly: August 16, 2007

Thu, August 16, 2007

The federal corruption probe of Senator Ted Stevens takes another turn. Plus, it’s fishing season in Alaska and that means the rivers and bays are crowded, but so are the emergency rooms. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS.

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Alaska News Nightly web posting delayed this evening

Thu, August 16, 2007

For those looking for tonight’s Alaska News Nightly (ANN) here at APRN.org, please be aware that our web posting will be a little delayed this evening (the broadcast will go on at its normal time).  We’re having a listener appreciation picnic here at APRN HQ in Anchorage starting at 5:00 p.m.  Our IT guy (John Proffitt) will be mingling, taking pictures and video at the event rather than editing web stuff.

We will post ANN — just later than usual.  If you’re an e-mail or podcast subscriber, you might need to check back at the site manually to get the latest updates before Friday evening.

Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the picnic tonight! (If you’re coming, please call us at 550-8400 to let us know.)

Reminder: Listener Picnic Tonight 5:00-7:30pm

Thu, August 16, 2007

Just a quick reminder, folks. If you’re in Anchorage this evening (Thursday, 8/16) and would like to check out APRN’s home base, be sure to call us at 550-8400 to let us know you’re coming to the Member Appreciation Picnic (Thursday, August 16). We’re hoping for a good turnout with great food and fun!

You can check out the original “invitation,” with details, here.

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