Government scientists evaluate extent of ice melt in Alaska
Mon, November 26, 2007
Climate change is melting a lot of ice in and around Alaska. But federal government scientists quantified some of that loss today at Washington, D-C forum sponsored by the American Meteorological Society.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
ConocoPhillips backs away from North Slope upgrade
Mon, November 26, 2007
One of Alaska’s largest oil producers is canceling a major construction project on the North Slope, and is blaming the state’s new oil tax plan as the reason. ConocoPhillips says they will no longer pursue a $300 million upgrade of an oil refinery near Kuparuk.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Conference evaluates railbelt power demands
Mon, November 26, 2007
Power utility executives from the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks are meeting in Anchorage for a two-day technical conference aimed at meeting future energy needs in the Railbelt. Potential power sources like coal and wind are also represented.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Works ceases at Galore Creek mine
Mon, November 26, 2007
Mining companies are halting work on the Galore creek min project in British Colombia near Wrangell. The mine was being developed by Novagold resources and Teck Cominco. The suspension was primarily due to higher capital costs and the rise of the Canadian dollar.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangell
State releases latest visitor numbers
Mon, November 26, 2007
Numbers released by the State show 1.9 million visitors came to Alaska during a 12-month period beginning in April 2006. Alaska Tourism and film development manager Caryl McConkie says the numbers only show a small shift in visitation.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
New survey goes fishing
Mon, November 26, 2007
Biologists with the Alaska department of Fish and Game are mailing out hundreds of surveys to sport fishing guide businesses this week as part of a continuing effort to better understand the economic impact of sport fishing in Alaska.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Flu Awareness Season kicks off
Mon, November 26, 2007
State health officials gathered at a mall in Anchorage this afternoon to kick-off Flu Shot Awareness Season. About a dozen nurses were on hand to give out free flu-shots.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
New online venture strives to perserve Tlingit language
Mon, November 26, 2007
Everybody talks about the weather, but not many people do it in Tlingit. That could change a bit with some new online learning tools produced in Juneau.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Century-old baidarka in Kodiak
Mon, November 26, 2007
Kodiak’s Baranov Museum is working to keep a unique artifact afloat: a 25-foot long, three-hole, seal skin baidarka, estimated to be about 100 years old.
Kelly Casey, KMXT - Kodiak
Alaska News Nightly: November 26, 2007
Mon, November 26, 2007
Government scientists evaluate extent of ice melt in Alaska; Conoco Phillips backs away from upgrade to North Slope facility, and a 100-year-old baidarka gets tender loving care in Kodiak. 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.
AK: Crossed Signals & Miscommunication
Sat, November 24, 2007
This week on AK, we get our signals crossed. We’ll hear about some bears who were being sent some very mixed signals and learn ways to bridge the gap between the deaf community and the hearing. Plus, how one Alaska public radio station nearly lost its signal — thanks to one fishy culprit.
The miscues and mistakes of miscommunication on AK, from APRN stations statewide, starting today.
Young moves to YouTube to connect with young (or Young) voters
Fri, November 23, 2007
As it turns out, an old Alaska political dog can learn new tricks. Congressman Don Young has joined the ranks of politicians using YouTube to connect with constituents and voters.
- Visit Don Young’s official YouTube channel
- See more Don Young video on YouTube (not all of it complimentary)
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
Black Friday: 1; Family Budget: 0
Fri, November 23, 2007
Today was Black Friday, the traditional post-Thanksgiving start to the holiday shopping season. In Anchorage, at least one store opened at 4:00 a.m. and several others unlocked their doors at 5:00. Irresistible bargains produced impressive lines and most likely, some endangered family budgets.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Alaska-based missile defense installations and tests delayed
Fri, November 23, 2007
The Missile Defense Agency had planned to install a temporary radar tracking system in Juneau last month. But the agency says the installation, and the next anti-missile test, have been delayed until at least January.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Entrepreneuring artists using grants and holidays to boost sales
Fri, November 23, 2007
The season of gift-giving has arrived, and with it an abundance of opportunities for Alaskan artisans to market their wares. Two Sitka entrepreneurs got a boost this holiday season with significant grant awards from the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka
Just one Hollywood writer on strike… in Alaska
Fri, November 23, 2007
Hollywood screenwriter Dave Hunsaker works in his Juneau home office.
Most screenwriters striking against movie and TV studios live in industry hubs, such as Los Angeles or New York City. But one, and only one, makes his home in Alaska.
- Web Extra: Hear Juneau-based Hollywood screenwriter Dave Hunsaker read from a recent script for a film about a dying child’s attempt to hunt a bear in Alaska. (MP3)
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
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Wind, rain and wet snow shutdown holiday skiing at Alyeska
Fri, November 23, 2007
Alyeska Resort has plenty of snow, but won’t be open for business this weekend. The Girdwood ski destination has been inundated with heavy rain and wet snow this week.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: November 23, 2007
Fri, November 23, 2007
It’s “Black Friday” today and we bring retail shopping scenes from Anchorage plus online video from Don Young. Meanwhile Alaskans looking for holiday weekend skiing at Alyeska can forget it and anti-missile tests over Alaska are delayed for a while. 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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