Chopper crash kills four, leaves one teen survivor
Wed, April 16, 2008
Three state employees and their pilot are dead after a helicopter crash 100 miles northeast of Anchorage. Miraculously, there was one survivor.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Avalanches drive up electricity costs in Juneau
Wed, April 16, 2008
Several massive avalanches have knocked out nearly all hydroelectric power to Juneau — sending power rates skyrocketing for at least the next three months.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
‘Alaska Ranger’ survivors unveil new allegations of misconduct
Wed, April 16, 2008
A Marine Board of Investigation looking into the sinking of the Alaska Ranger held its second day of hearings in Seattle today. The board heard testimony from several survivors of the Easter Day sinking, all of whom made strong and, in some cases, unprecedented allegations.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
Anchorage radio station may lose ad dollars in wake of racial remarks
Wed, April 16, 2008
A prominent local organization is pulling advertising from Clear Channel in Anchorage. The action is a response to derogatory comments made by two disc jockey’s at one of the company’s local radio stations.
Dixie Hutchinson, KNBA - Anchorage
Park Service managers working to clarify official Denali boundaries
Wed, April 16, 2008
The National Park Service is trying to better mark the boundary of Denali National Park. Agency spokeswoman Kris Fister says the effort is aimed at areas where trails cross the 600-mile park perimeter.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Marine Highway looking forward to state’s funding boost
Wed, April 16, 2008
The state ferry system got an extra $100 million from the legislature during this year’s session. The money will go toward a new ship and a more predictable schedule. The system’s advisory board also got a new lease on life.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Anchorage Schools report drop in student suspensions
Wed, April 16, 2008
Suspensions in the Anchorage School district fell significantly in the third academic quarter compared to last year.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Early surveys suggest southeast Alaska deer numbers rebounding
Wed, April 16, 2008
The State Department of Fish and Game is conducting its annual spring deer surveys in northern southeast Alaska. And at this point, large numbers of healthy yearlings indicate the region’s deer population may be bouncing back from a couple of hard winters.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka
Yukon Flats land exchange comment period reopens Friday (April 18)
Wed, April 16, 2008
The public has more time to weigh in on the proposed land exchange in the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the comment period on its draft environmental impact statement. Under the proposed deal, Doyon Native Corporation would swap some of its in-holdings in the Refuge with Fish and Wildlife.
- Yukon Flats Wildlife Refuge web site
- YFWR intro video on YouTube
- Proposed Land Exchange and Acquisitions within the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge information at the USFWS web site, including links to comment period details
Libby Casey, KUAC - Fairbanks
Alaska News Nightly: April 16, 2008
Wed, April 16, 2008
A helicopter crash has killed three state employees and the pilot. A 14 year old boy survived. Plus, electric bills in Juneau are likely to skyrocket after avalanches cut hydroelectric power to the city. Those stories and more on tonight’s Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide on APRN stations.
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