Alaska News Nightly: December 13, 2007

A new study shows fish farms in British Columbia are on the verge of wiping out wild salmon runs.  Plus, a Fort Wainwright soldier recieves the Army's second highest award.  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.Study shows sea lice killing wild salmonSteve Heimel, APRN - AnchorageFish farms are wiping out wild salmon runs in British Columbia.  The culprit is a parasite known as sea lice.Senate passes key energy billLori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageThe U.S. Senate passed energy legislation today that will require passenger vehicles to reach an average fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020.Alaska statehood pioneer diesRosemarie Alexander, KTOO - JuneauThomas Stewart was secretary of the Alaska Constitutional Convention.  He passed away last night at a Juneau hospital from complications of pneumonia. Fairbanks soldier recipient of high honorDan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksA Fort Wainwright soldier has received the Army’s second highest award for valor.  Army brass assembled yesterday to present the Distinguished Service Cross to Stryker Brigade Sergeant Gregory Williams.Agency looks to protect elderly following assaultJohn Hunt, KHNS - HainesThe State Department of Health and Social Services is considering revising its regulations on licensing and training requirements for adult care and assisted living facilities. Tainted meningitis vaccine reaches AlaskaDeanna Garrison, KRBD - KetchikanNearly a million doses of a common children’s vaccine were recalled this week due to contamination concerns. Some of the recalled vaccine was shipped to Alaska, but state officials say it wasn't distributed.Mat Su railroad spur one step closerEllen Lockyer, APRN - WasillaThis week, Matanuska Susitna Borough assembly members approved a resolution which focuses attention on the economic and social issues related to the project. Kodiak museum receives huge giftCasey Kelly, KMXT - KodiakKodiak’s Alutiiq Museum announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from the Rasmuson Foundation.Anchorage to impound cars driven by those with excessive unpaid finesLen Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageAnchorage residents will have to be more careful about loaning out their vehicles after last night's Assembly meeting.