New power towers may short circuit Juneau’s energy crisis
Tue, May 27, 2008
Juneau’s electricity rates may drop more than a month sooner than expected. Over the Memorial Day weekend, construction crews finished replacing the transmission towers destroyed by avalanches along the Snettisham power line.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Higher gas may lower Kenai tourism
Tue, May 27, 2008
With the price crude oil above $133/barrel, increasing gas prices could change travel plans for vacationers in Alaska.
Emily Schwing, KBBI - Homer
What happens when you dump 800 amps into an electric Ford Pinto? You win races.
Tue, May 27, 2008
PHOTO: Yes, that’s a Ford Pinto. And yes, it won the race. (Click the photo for more pictures)
Although many people may think “slow” or “golf cart” when they imagine electric cars, an Anchorage man is achieving world-class speed with the automobiles. Mike Wilmon says he decided to convert his daily commute pick up truck to electric more than 2 years ago when gas hit $2.95 per gallon.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Ferry Columbia sidelined by generator fire
Tue, May 27, 2008
A generator aboard the state’s largest ferry caught on fire this weekend while sailing between Ketchikan and Wrangell.
Deanna Garrison, KRBD - Ketchikan
Sea lion death disappoints, puzzles Petersburg marine mammal observers
Tue, May 27, 2008
An emaciated young female sea lion rescued from rocks south of Petersburg last week died before it could be transported to the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward. The Petersburg Marine Mammal Center, volunteers and the SeaLife Center were hoping to nurse the sick animal back to good health in Seward before returning it to Southeast Alaska. Instead, they’ll try to find out why the sea lion died.
Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg
Healthy Alaska Native foods gaining attention of cancer survivors
Tue, May 27, 2008
A new book that examines health benefits of traditional Alaska foods for cancer survivors is gaining attention beyond its original audience. The book is a full-color guide to 70 land and sea foods traditionally gathered by Alaska Natives.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Updated 05/28/2008: Added link to press release
Summer comes to Barrow
Tue, May 27, 2008
In Barrow the winters are rather long and dark according to weather statistics. But for those who live there, including commentator Earl Finkler, there can suddenly be a sprint to summer for both two- and four-legged residents.
Earl Finkler, KBRW - Barrow
Alaska News Nightly: May 27, 2008
Tue, May 27, 2008
Juneau’s energy crisis could end a month earlier than expected. Meanwhile, tourism on the Kenai is already taking a hit over high gas prices. Plus, an electric dragster pushes the limits of green machines at a race in Palmer. 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.
Talk of Alaska: AGIA Heads to the Legislature
Tue, May 27, 2008
The Alaska Legislature goes into special session next month to consider the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) bid by TransCanada. This week we discuss AGIA, TransCanada and the Governor’s role in pressing for the gasline with the prime mover behind the AGIA strategy: Marty Rutherford.
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