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 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.
Wrangell Seafoods might be closed by city council
Mon, April 14, 2008
The Wrangell city council is considering foreclosing on Wrangell Seafoods, Inc. (WSI). The company wrote several bad checks to the city and is delinquent on a number of city accounts. Tomorrow night, the city council will have an executive session regarding how the city will proceed.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangell
UPDATE: The accuracy of this report is in dispute and is under review by KSTK management. We have removed the report audio pending that review.
Alaska News Nightly: April 14, 2008
Mon, April 14, 2008
The fate of capitol and transportation projects is now in the hands of Governor Palin. State lawmakers approved the massive spending bills in the final hours of the legislative session. Plus, a mix of art and science is on display at a museum in Homer. The exhibit highlights global warming. 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.
Correction
Thu, September 20, 2007
On Monday’s Alaska News Nightly (17 Sep 2007), in a story on the Alaska Power Association meeting in Valdez, we wrongly attributed a quote about the need to invest heavily and immediately in alternative energy in the state. We originally identified the speaker as UAA’s Steve Colt. The speaker in the quote is actually Tony Izzo, CEO of TMI Consulting and former CEO of Enstar. Steve Colt says he doesn’t agree that the state may suffer an economic collapse from rising fuel prices. He says they are a challenge we can deal with, not a death sentence. We regret the error and have noted the correction in all instances of the story on our web site.
Alaska News Nightly: September 20, 2007
Thu, September 20, 2007
Former state lawmaker Pete Kott offered an emotional apology to jurors today during his federal corruption trial in Anchorage. Plus, scientists think the traditional Yupik diet may provide clues for warding off diabetes. 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 power producers meet in Valdez; discuss renewable energy
Mon, September 17, 2007
The Alaska Power Association held its 56th annual meeting last Thursday and Friday in Valdez. The event was hosted by Copper Valley Electric Association. And it drew industry reps, researchers and local and state political leaders.
CORRECTION (20 Sep 2007)
In the original broadcast of this story, we wrongly attributed a quote about the need to invest heavily and immediately in alternative energy in the state. We originally identified the speaker as UAA’s Steve Colt. The speaker in the quote is actually Tony Izzo, CEO of TMI Consulting and former CEO of Enstar. Steve Colt says he doesn’t agree that the state may suffer an economic collapse from rising fuel prices. He says they are a challenge we can deal with, not a death sentence. We regret the error and announced the correction in the September 20, 2007 edition of Alaska News Nightly.
Amy Bracken, KCHU - Valdez
Alaska News Nightly: September 17, 2007
Mon, September 17, 2007
Former state lawmaker Vic Kohring is working to have the federal corruption case against him dismissed. Plus, Alaska Native leaders react to a recent U.N. declaration supporting indigenous people around the world. 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.
Dinosaur excavations underway on the North Slope
Fri, August 24, 2007
Scientists have successfully built a tunnel into the abundant fossil dinosaur deposits along the Colville River on the North Slope and are taking out their first samples now.
- Luck & Persistence — autobiographical piece by scientist Thomas Rich
- Dinosaurs of the Antarctic — article from Scientific American, 2004
- The Dinosaurs of Arctic Alaska — article from Scientific American, 2004
- E-mail to APRN from Tom Rich, explaining how dinosaur tunneling was done on the North Slope and why collecting dinosaurs in polar Alaska was important to his research in Australia
- Museum Victoria (Australia)
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
UPDATE: This article originally included a photo that suggested it was of scientist Thomas Rich digging on the North Slope. The photo was actually of another scientist, Dr. Anthony R. Fiorillo, who was not involved in the Colville River project. Thanks go to Paul McCarthy at the University of Alaska for catching the error and correcting us on it.
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