Monthly Archives: February 2009

Cruise industry may have waste water rules lifted in new bill

An Alaska House bill changing cruise ship waste water discharge rules is on the fast track. Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Yukon Quest about half done with Jon Little in the lead

Quest front-runners are on the final 100 miles of trail heading into the race's halfway point at Dawson City. Jon Little left the Scroggie...

Alaska News Nightly: February 17, 2009

A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of several pipe bombs in Anchorage this morning. Plus, an ingredient in herbal tea might help...

Talk of Alaska: The Sinking Economy

So far, Alaska's economy has not sustained the kind of damage that's widespread across the lower 48. Are we isolated from the worst of...

Murkowski delivers Republican message opposing Democrats’ stimulus bill

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski delivered the Republican response to President Obama's weekly radio address Saturday. She spoke against the nearly $790 billion economic stimulus...

Cruise lines cited for excessive air pollution

As state lawmakers look at a bill that would loosen waste water restrictions for cruise ships, State regulators have cited 8 cruise ships for...

Will Obama administration assist Alaska Native corporations?

The Obama administration could offer Alaska Natives new opportunities in government and business, a buy kamagra cheap ccording to presidents of the Alaska Federation of...

Troopers cleared in Soldotna hospital shooting

Alaska State Troopers have released the results of an internal review into an officer-involved shooting at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna in November. The...

Smooth running on Yukon Quest

The Yukon Quest sled dog race got underway Saturday and so far, reports are the running remains smooth. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Yukon Quest dogs followed by runners, bikers and skiers

In addition to dogs and mushers, hardy athletes from around the world are running, biking and skiing their way to Dawson City this week...

Rosenfeld preparing for 2010 Governor’s race

One Homer resident says it's not too soon to start preparing for the Governor's race in 2010. Rob Rosenfeld, has thrown his hat into...

Fish Board meeting in Sitka, taking public comments

Herring and salmon issues will occupy much of the Alaska Board of Fisheries' attention for the next 10 days during its spring meeting in...

Southeast Alaskan towns debating hydro power and Canadian interties

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) met in Wrangell late last week to discuss hydroelectric power in southeast. The AEA is trying to get Southeast...

Commercial crabbing opens in Southeast Alaska

Commercial crabbers in southeast Alaska began fishing for tanner and golden king crab over the weekend. Both seasons opened at noon on Sunday....

Alaska News Nightly: February 16, 2009

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. Download Audio...

Algo Nuevo: Feb 15, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the February 15, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo — Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...

Something Different: Feb 15, 2009

Here's the music playlist from the February 15, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song...

Soul to Soul: Feb 14, 2009

Here's the music playlist from the February 14, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...

The Twilight Show: Feb 14, 2009

Here's the music playlist from the February 14, 2009 edition of The Twilight Show with Todd Glazer. All tracks played are listed below in the...

Stimulus package appears on its way to passage

The US House passed the massive Economic Stimulus package this morning. The Senate is expected to follow tonight. Just how much money will come...