Arctic Ice remains a concern despite good winter
Tue, March 18, 2008
Satellite data released today shows Arctic sea ice has rebounded some over the winter after hitting a record low last summer. The Bering Sea is one of the areas that has had a significant increase. But federal government scientists say while there’s growth in the thinner seasonal ice, the amount of older and thicker perennial ice continues to decline.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
Aniak backs off demand to remove all troopers
Tue, March 18, 2008
The Aniak Traditional Council is stepping back from a request that the State pull Troopers out of the mostly native village. Last month the tribe accused Troopers of harassing locals, and demanded them removed from the Kuskokwim River community of 500. Council Chief Wayne Morgan says the tribe will tolerate the four Troopers posted in their village, but is looking at other law enforcement options, including hiring its own safety officers.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Senator Murkowski addresses Alaska Legislature
Tue, March 18, 2008
US Senator Lisa Murkowski today called on legislators to remember the state’s early years. And in her annual Address to a Joint Session of the state House and Senate, she asked them to look for common ground to resolve some of the problems in Alaska’s future.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Bristol Bay fisherman angered by Anchorage workshop
Tue, March 18, 2008
Bristol Bay fishermen and conservationists are protesting a 2-day workshop being held in Anchorage to discuss the logistics of drilling for oil in the eastern Bering Sea. It’s 23-member panel was gathered by the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and the Alaska Sea Grant Program. But protesters say conservation and subsistence groups have been purposely excluded from the sessions. And they claim it’s because a major oil company is helping the University system fund the panel.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Legislature done with supplemental budget
Tue, March 18, 2008
The House and Senate have finished dealing with the controversial supplemental budget containing $70,000,000 in projects the governor vetoed last year. The bill is now on its way to the governor’s office where members are prepared for those projects to be vetoed again. The bill today in the House carried the support of 38 members – the senate passed it on a 15-5 vote.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Ketchikan Gateway Borough expansion forges ahead
Tue, March 18, 2008
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough has tripled in size after two bills in the legislature failed to block the borough’s expansion. A court appeal to overturn the LBC’s decision is still pending.
Alec Dickinson, KRBD - Ketchikan
Sitka Sound sac roe fishery gets ready to open
Tue, March 18, 2008
One of the state’s most lucrative herring fisheries is poised to begin this month. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game will begin aerial surveys for the Sitka Sound sac roe fishery this week. The fifty-six permit holders will be competing this year for a record quota of 14, 723 tons. Based on last year’s average price that’s about $7,000,000 worth of herring harvested in as few as two days.
Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka
Historic totem pole to be refurbished in Sitka
Tue, March 18, 2008
A popular totem pole in downtown Sitka’s Totem Square is headed for a makeover. Known as a “shame” pole, it depicts a naked Alexander Baranof, a man who carries a lot of emotional weight in Sitka. Chief Manager of the Russian American Company in the early 19th century and the first Colonial Governor of Russian America, Baranof also presided over a pivotal battle between the Russians and the Sitka Tlingit.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka
Alaska News Nightly: March 18, 2008
Tue, March 18, 2008
Senator Murkowski addresses Alaska Legislaturer. Plus, despite a good winter for ice in the Bering Sea, the overall retreat of sea ice is expected to continue. Also, the lucrative Sitka Sound sac roe fishery gets ready to open. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.
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Talk of Alaska: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness
Tue, March 18, 2008
Thursday, March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This week on Talk of Alaska we learn more about HIV/AIDS detection and prevention efforts in Alaska. What’s the fastest, most discreet way to be tested? What are the costs?
LINKS
- National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Alaska AIDS Assistance Association
- HIV Program — State of Alaska / Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Prevention Project (Advancing HIV/AIDS Prevention in Native Communities) — Colorado State University
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Services — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Reproductive Health Clinic — Municipality of Anchorage
- National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
HOST: Steve Heimel, APRN
GUESTS:
- Tim Juliuissen, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- T.J. Hernandez, Municipality of Anchorage
- Live callers statewide
PARTICIPATE:
- Post your comment before, during or after the live broadcast (comments may be read on air)
- Send e-mail to talk [at] aprn [dot] org (comments may be read on air)
- Call 550-8422 in Anchorage or 1-800-478-8255 during the live broadcast
LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide
SUBSCRIBE: Get Talk of Alaska updates automatically by e-mail, RSS or podcast
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