Alaska News Nightly: May 12, 2008
Mon, May 12, 2008
Lawmakers are considering direct payments to Alaska residents to help offset the high cost of energy. Plus, a rare Aleut mask that was almost lost to a private collector comes home to the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: May 9, 2008
Fri, May 9, 2008
Oil production at Prudhoe Bay shut down temporarily, Plus, Juneau protesters demonstrate against sharp rise in power rates. Also, Karleen Jackson, Alaska Commissioner of Health and Social Services resigns. And Cordova’s annual shorebird festival gets underway. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: May 7, 2008
Wed, May 7, 2008
Democrat candidate for Congress, Jake Metcalfe drops out of the race. Plus, Congress does battle over high oil and gasoline prices. And the Governor’s disaster cabinet calls for economic assistance for Juneau. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: May 6, 2008
Tue, May 6, 2008
Senator Ted Stevens is asking for more funding to fight illegal and unregulated fishing on the high seas. Plus, Seward is the latest Alaska community to consider lowering electricity rates with nuclear power. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: May 5, 2008
Mon, May 5, 2008
CORRECTION: When originally published, we titled this post as May 6 rather than May 5, 2008. Sorry for the confusion.
Conservation organizations turned to the courts today to try and stop seismic testing this summer in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas. Plus, a biologist shares some striking observations from this year’s polar bear study — taking place right now in the Beaufort Sea. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: May 2, 2008
Fri, May 2, 2008
Former Fairbanks mayor Jim Hayes and his wife Chris are sentenced to prison. Also, convicted former legislator Vic Kohring tries to limit his time in Federal prison. Meanwhile, a new study predicts Antarctica is about to experience a warming trend. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: May 1, 2008
Thu, May 1, 2008
UPDATE, MAY 2: When originally posted — and sent out via nightly e-mail — we incorrectly identified Jake Metcalfe as “Ray Metcalfe” in the introductory block below. The two Metcalfes are actively seeking political office at this time but they are completely different people, have no family relation and their campaigns are unrelated. We deeply regret the mistake and are sending an apology to Ray Metcalfe today.
US House candidate Jake Metcalfe’s campaign advisor Bill Scannel resigns under pressure. Also, Governor Palin decides not to declare Juneau’s electricity a disaster. Meanwhile, the Governor’s Chief of Staff Mike Tibbles resigns. 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.
Fire consumes home and life in Alakanuk
Wed, April 30, 2008
A house fire in Alakanuk left one man dead and the home totaled.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
Alaska News Nightly: April 30, 2008
Wed, April 30, 2008
Don Young took to the floor of the U.S. House today in an attempt to silence critics of the controversial “Coconut Road” earmark that mysteriously became law in 2005 while Young was chairman of the Transportation committee. Young also spoke with us at length about the affair. Meanwhile, legislators are on pins and needles in Alaska, waiting to see what Governor Palin will do in response to the $3.9 billion capital projects bill dropped onto her desk today. Last year she vetoed millions of dollars in pet capital projects across the state. Plus, Anchorage listeners could once again listen to shock jocks “Woody and Wilcox” on morning radio following weeks of public outrage and discussion about remarks that were at least remarkably insensitive. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 29, 2008
Tue, April 29, 2008
Conservation groups celebrate yesterday’s ruling by a federal judge ordering a quick decision on listing Polar bears as an endangered species. Also, President Bush pushes for ANWR drilling and a toddler in Ft. Yukon is mauled and killed by a dog. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 28, 2008
Mon, April 28, 2008
Democrats are asking questions about some dirty web tricks being played upon Ethan Berkowitz, who’s running for Alaska’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Juneau residents are looking for ways to save money in the midst of their power crisis and Kodiak boat owners are ready to save money on large vessel repair costs. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 25, 2008
Fri, April 25, 2008
Kodiak School Superintendent Larry LeDoux is appointed state Education Commissioner. Meanwhile the US House passes a new Coast Guard authorization bill. Plus, the Alaska Supreme Court upholds Valdez supertanker tax, and a brown bear from Haines becomes a star in a Minnesota zoo. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 24, 2008
Thu, April 24, 2008
A new report shows a remarkable jump in greenhouse gas totals in Earth’s atmosphere, raising fears of accelerated global warming. Meanwhile we cover energy stories from Juneau to rural Alaska as rising prices put everyone on edge. Plus, polar bears in Canadian coastal areas are becoming a hot topic for environmentalists whose interests collide with indigenous hunters. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 23, 2008
Wed, April 23, 2008
A U.S. House committee approved a land swap today that would allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, 100 federal researchers have just wrapped up a three-week survey of the arctic atmosphere. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 22, 2008
Tue, April 22, 2008
Joshua Wade pleads not guilty in the murder of Mindy Schloss. Meanwhile, Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin foils Exxon’s latest attempt to keep open the Point Thomson Unit on the North Slope. Plus, Norovirus plagues assisted-living facility in Soldotna. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 21, 2008
Mon, April 21, 2008
It’s official: Mark Begich is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by legendary legislator Ted Stevens. Meanwhile, Cook Inlet belugas remain in endangered species limbo as the Fisheries Service considers their evidence and options. Plus, Juneau looks to change its power consumption ways in the wake of the city’s catastrophic power outage. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 18, 2008
Fri, April 18, 2008
The US Senate votes to ask the Justice Department to investigate “Coconut Road” earmark. Also, Joshua Wade is indicted for murder in the killing of Anchorage nurse Mindy Schloss. Plus, BP and Conoco lobby for their gasline plan in Washington, DC. 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.
Alaska News Nightly: April 17, 2008
Thu, April 17, 2008
The US Senate votes to ask the Justice Department to investigate “Coconut Road” earmark. Also, Joshua Wade is indicted for murder in the killing of Anchorage nurse Mindy Schloss. Plus, BP and Conoco lobby for their gasline plan in Washington, DC. 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.
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