State Legislators grapple with gasline issues in Washington, DC
Fri, March 7, 2008
State lawmakers attending the Energy Council meeting in Washington, DC are mulling over potential difficulties in updating a license to export liquefied Alaska natural gas to overseas markets. Backers of an All-Alaska line acquired the license nearly 20 years ago in hopes of shipping North Slope gas to Asian markets. But in a Wednesday meeting with a top Energy Department official and staffers, Alaska lawmakers were told they should not assume it would be considered valid now.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
Palin Administration begins final review of TransCanada proposal
Fri, March 7, 2008
While the meetings in Washington are focusing on pipeline issues, The Palin administration is beginning its final review of the proposed project that TransCanada submitted two months ago. The public comment period ended yesterday, and that input will be incorporated into the plan.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
White Orca surfaces in Bering Sea
Fri, March 7, 2008
A very rare white killer whale has been seen in the Bering Sea near the Aleutian Islands. The orca was spotted by a marine mammal observer from the National Marine Mammal Lab in Seattle, working onboard the NOAA Fisheries vessel Oscar Dyson while it conducted a survey in the Bering Sea last month.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
Mackey still leading Iditarod
Fri, March 7, 2008
Defending champ Lance Mackey is still leading the Iditarod at this hour. He’s the first, and only, musher to leave Ruby thus far, checking out just after 3:30 this afternoon. Six other mushers have checked in to Ruby. They include frontrunners Jeff King, Kjetel Backen, Mitch Seavey and Rick Swenson.
Libby Casey, KUAC - Ruby
Large crop of rookies on the Iditarod this year
Fri, March 7, 2008
More than 20% of the mushers in this year’s Iditarod are running the race for the first time. Top rookie Rohn Buser is currently in 10th place, but most first-timers find themselves toward the middle of the pack.
David Shurtleff, APRN - McGrath
Russian Orthodox Bishop Nikolai ordered to take leave of absence
Fri, March 7, 2008
National leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church are ordering Alaska Bishop Nikolai Soraich to take a leave of absence, and say they will investigate him for improper leadership. The announcement was made this afternoon. According to a posting on the ‘Orthodox Church of America’ website, Bishop Nikolai refused to voluntarily go on leave, which led to today’s mandatory order.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Fairbanks Roman Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy
Fri, March 7, 2008
The Diocese is facing 130 civil suits filed by Alaska natives who allege sexual abuse by priests, and other church employees, beginning in the 1950s. The Diocese made the decision to file last month and submitted the paperwork this past Saturday.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Petersburg airport to close runway for safety upgrade
Fri, March 7, 2008
The State is planning to shutdown the runway at Petersburg’s airport this September. The shutdown could last about one month. The closure will allow for expansion of the safety area around the landing strip.
Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg
Alaska News Nightly: March 7, 2008
Fri, March 7, 2008
State Lawmakers are talking gasline in the nation’s capital. Meanwhile, the Palin Administration is beginning a final review of the TransAlaska proposal. Also a rare white orca is spotted in Bering Sea and Lance Mackey leads the Iditarod out of Ruby. 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.
We’re waiting at the river — who will we see first?
Fri, March 7, 2008
Warm temperatures slowed the leaders in the Iditarod as they came through Cripple and headed toward the Yukon River and Ruby overnight. Lance Mackey was out first, but without rest, at 9:05 p.m. last night. Then Hans Gatt, a couple of hours later. Jeff King left a half hour after midnight, then Rick Swenson blasted through, taking no rest in Cripple. Kjetil Backen decided to go out right behind him. Aaron Burmeister was out next. Mitch Seavey and Jessie Royer have completed their 24-hour layovers, and soon Paul Gebhart, DeeDee Jonrowe, Zack Steer and Martin Buser will be finished with theirs, and in the chase. Someone will be first into Ruby this morning, and KUAC’s Libby Casey is waiting for them.
Meanwhile, back in McGrath, APRN’s David Shurtleff chats with some of this year’s crop of Iditarod rookies. Over 20% of the mushers in this year’s Iditarod are running the race for the first time and most first-timers find themselves towards the middle of the pack.
Be sure to listen to the attached audio report for all the details.
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