A glimpse into Supreme Court deliberations
Fri, February 29, 2008
Now that the Supreme Court has heard the Exxon Valdez punitive damages case, both sides will have to wait months for a decision. But there’s been some confusion over what alternatives the court has in making that decision. For some clarification, we called Bo Rutledge, a Supreme Court expert, who teaches law at Catholic University. He reviewed the oral arguments in the case and says the justices now have four options.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Clean water initiative under scrutiny in the courts
Fri, February 29, 2008
A State Superior Court judge in Fairbanks has ruled that one of the two clean water ballot initiatives slated for this year’s election is unconstitutional. Clean Water I, the more strongly worded of the initiatives, would prohibit large metal mines from discharging any quantity of toxic pollutants into salmon streams or drinking water supplies. It would further ban mines from storing or disposing of waste that could generate toxic compounds. Judge Douglas Blankenship of Fairbanks has ruled that this version of the Clean Water Initiative is unconstitutional. His verdict contradicts an October ruling from another Superior Court Judge.
Eileen Goode, KDLG - Dillingham
Salmon Parasite may be on the rise in Yukon River
Fri, February 29, 2008
Next week the Joint Technical Committee of the U.S. - Canada Yukon River Panel will meet in Fairbanks to set priorities for fisheries research on the Yukon. An ongoing management concern for Yukon salmon is the question over how prevalent the parasite Ichthyphonus may be in salmon heading up the Yukon for spawning grounds. The parasite lives in the tissues and organs of the fish and once it gains a foothold in the system weakens them.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Iditarod 2008 ready at the starting gate
Fri, February 29, 2008
The hours are ticking down until the start of Iditarod 36. Almost 100 mushers will line Anchorage’s Fourth Avenue on Saturday morning for the first steps on the trip to Nome. This year’s field of dog drivers is a mix of seasoned Iditarod trail veterans and newcomers with solid mushing experience.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
Igiugig Village administrator dies from crash injuries
Fri, February 29, 2008
Igiugig Village administrator and Borough assembly member Dan Salmon died Wednesday after his plane crashed near the village of Tyonek. The Air National Guard found Salmon’s downed aircraft and transported him to Providence Hospital in Anchorage where he died.
Eileen Goode, KDLG - Dillingham
Services for Autism in the rural Alaska not always meeting the need
Fri, February 29, 2008
The state legislature is considering a long-awaited increase in money for special education this year. Specifically, it would boost funding for intensive-needs children who must be provided with a full-time aid, though the formula would remain the same for special-ed kids whose disabilities are not as severe. Children with autism can fall anywhere within that special-needs spectrum. Whatever the severity, the cost and availability of special education services can make things difficult for some families living with autism in rural Alaska. But they say life in a small town also has its advantages.
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg
Ice Artists face off in Fairbanks
Fri, February 29, 2008
The World Ice Art Championships are underway in Fairbanks. The Ice park opened just this week, and the Single Block sculptures are already complete. Its winners will be named at an awards ceremony tomorrow night.
Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks
Alaska News Nightly: February 29, 2008
Fri, February 29, 2008
The Supreme Court has heard the arguments in the Exxon Valdez lawsuit - what’s on their minds? Plus, the state Superior Court scrutinizes the clean water initiatives. Also, Iditarod mushers get set to hit the trail, and Ice artists compete at the world championships in Fairbanks. 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.
Senator Stevens berates Transportation Department
Thu, February 28, 2008
Senator Ted Stevens gave top Transportation Department officials an earful today about the Bush Administration’s proposed cuts in aviation programs next year. Stevens was especially upset by a proposal to slash funding for the Essential Air Service program that subsidizes airline service to remote rural areas.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
Decision on listing of Polar Bears expected soon
Thu, February 28, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dale Hall says he expects a final decision soon on whether to give ‘threatened’ status to polar bears. But he’s not sure it will come out before conservation groups are able to sue over the listing delay.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
St. George relying on emergency air delivery of fuel
Thu, February 28, 2008
Another Bering Sea community is now receiving fuel by emergency air deliveries as fuel barge shipments in the region lag behind communities’ needs.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
Senate bill would help make middle-income homes more green
Thu, February 28, 2008
Senate Bill 289 would allow middle-income Alaskans to get grants and loans to make their homes more energy efficient. The bill is sponsored by Senator Lyman Hoffman of Bethel.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
Study measures contaminants in National Parks
Thu, February 28, 2008
The findings of a massive 6-year study measuring contaminants in National Parks was released this week. The 500-page report measured pollutants in snow, water, sediments, fish and vegetation in 8 core parks and 20 other park units in the Western United States ranging from the Noatak National Preserve in Alaska to the Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande near Mexico.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Keeping moose off the Sterling Highway
Thu, February 28, 2008
A unique effort to keep moose from lingering on the sterling highway is scheduled to get started in the next few days.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
UAF researcher discovers Jurassic fossil
Thu, February 28, 2008
A University of Alaska researcher was part of a team that recently discovered a major Jurassic fossil that may be the largest of its type ever found. Pat Druckenmiller is curator of Earth Sciences at University of Alaska Museum of the North. He worked last summer in the remote Norwegian Archipelago of Svalbard.
Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks
New type of Kelp discovered in the Aleutians
Thu, February 28, 2008
Scientists have discovered a new variety of kelp in the waters off the Aleutian Islands. The kelp’s common name is Golden V Kelp, after its shape and color. NOAA Fisheries scientist Mandy Lindeberg first identified the new species on a 2006 research cruise in the Aleutians.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
Haines store bans plastic bags
Thu, February 28, 2008
A grocery store in Haines is getting rid of plastic grocery bags at its check-out stands.
John Hunt, KHNS - Haines
Alaska News Nightly: February 28, 2008
Thu, February 28, 2008
Senator Stevens takes Transportation Department officials to task over proposed aviation cuts. Plus, the Interior Department expects to release a decision on whether to list Polar Bears soon. Plus a new study measures contaminants in National Parks, including some in Alaska. 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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