Polar bear listing empowers environmentalists to seek protection for other species
Wed, May 28, 2008
Fresh off a successful campaign to list polar bears as a threatened species, a conservation group has petitioned to provide the same protection to the bears’ main prey. The Center for Biological Diversity today sought Endangered Species Act protection for ringed seals, plus two other ice-dependent species - spotted and bearded seals. The listing petition says their sea ice habitat is threatened by global warming.The organization also says it will sue to force the federal government to act on a petition to list the Pacific walrus as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The group petitioned for the listing in February.
Jennifer Canfield, KNBA - Anchorage
Experts say avalanche defenses would not have saved Juneau’s power lines
Wed, May 28, 2008
Avalanche specialists hired by Alaska Electric Light and Power say conventional avalanche defenses would not have kept Juneau’s electric lifeline safe last month. Technicians with Alaska Avalanche Specialists say some of the largest avalanches known to science hit the transmission line.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Cuddy to take on Stevens again
Wed, May 28, 2008
Anchorage developer Dave Cuddy officially announced his candidacy for the US Senate today. He’ll run as a republican, and for the second time, will try to beat Senator Ted Stevens in a GOP primary. In a previous attempt in 1996, Cuddy spent nearly a million dollars of his own money, and took 27% of the vote from Stevens.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Governor wields tourism veto
Wed, May 28, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin has vetoed half of the tourism-oriented projects funded by cruise-ship passenger fees. Close to $20 million in projects in Southeast, Southcentral and Interior Alaska were cut from the legislature’s capital budget.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
50 years ago, the US House voted for Alaska statehood
Wed, May 28, 2008
Alaska is coming up on its 50th anniversary as a state. It was exactly 50 years ago today that Alaskans began taking the last steps toward statehood. On Wednesday, May 28, 1958, the US House of Representatives approved what would ultimately be the final Alaska statehood bill.
Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC
Alaska News Nightly: May 28, 2008
Wed, May 28, 2008
Conservationists try to use success on Polar Bear listing to pave the way for seals and Walrus. Meanwhile, experts say avalanche defenses would not have saved Juneau’s power lines. Plus, Anchorage developer Dave Cuddy guns for Ted Stevens seat again, and today marks an important anniversary in Alaska’s drive for statehood. 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.
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.
VA chief discusses veteran mental health services
Mon, May 26, 2008
Veterans Administration head Dr. James Peake joined Senator Ted Stevens and a crowd of veterans and family members on the Park Strip in Anchorage today to honor those who serve in the armed forces.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Homer’s seafaring folk blessed, remembered
Mon, May 26, 2008
The 12th Annual “Blessing of the Fleet” took place at the Seafarer’s Memorial in Homer yesterday.
Emily Schwing, KBBI - Homer
Yukon-Koyukuk schools and teachers sign on to new labor deal
Mon, May 26, 2008
A labor dispute in the Yukon-Koyukuk School District has come to an end. The school board ratified a 3-year agreement with the teachers union on May 15, after voting to reject the same agreement in January. The dispute centered around the question of whether departing teachers should get the same pay raise as returning teachers.
Tim Bidony, KIYU - Galena
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