Palin signs new oil tax into law
Wed, December 19, 2007
The ACES plan could increase taxes paid by the oil industry by more than $1.5 billion per year.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Convicted lawmaker Kott appealing case
Wed, December 19, 2007
Kott was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery, and extortion in September, and was sentenced earlier this month to six years in federal prison.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Bush authorizes sweeping national energy plan
Wed, December 19, 2007
Fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon must be reached by the year 2020. There are also Alaska-specific provisions in the energy bill, including federal grants to encourage new sources of energy in rural parts of the state.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
7.2 magnitude quake rocks the Aleutians
Wed, December 19, 2007
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Western Aleutian Islands at about 11:30pm last night.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
An interview with Kikkan Randall
Wed, December 19, 2007
Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall is relaxing in Toronto with her fiance, but her adrenaline is still pumping from last weekend’s World Cup race.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
New rules should be easier for fishermen
Wed, December 19, 2007
The National Marine Fisheries Service will soon make changes to the rules that help Alaska longline fishing vessels avoid catching too many seabirds.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Fairbanks to see even more Japanese tourists
Wed, December 19, 2007
Japan Airlines is increasing the number of direct flights to the city beginning later this month.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Sudden resignation a mystery at Doyon
Wed, December 19, 2007
Shareholders for the Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon are asking questions about the recent resignation of its President and CEO.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
Oil giant BP makes huge donation
Wed, December 19, 2007
Anchorage’s library renovation and expansion campaign received a big boost when BP-Alaska announced the company is giving $840 thousand toward the city’s libraries.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Cold, darkness not wearing on Barrow residents
Wed, December 19, 2007
The residents of Barrow had been enjoying warmer than average weather, then temperatures dipped to 20 below.
Earl Finkler, KBRW - Barrow
Alaska News Nightly: December 19, 2007
Wed, December 19, 2007
Governor Palin signed the state’s new oil tax into law today. Plus, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits the western Aleutian Islands, and a convicted former legislator appeals his conviction. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.
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