Alaska News Nightly: April 22, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska New category and you can subscribe to APRN's news feeds via email, podcast and RSS.Download Audio (MP3)Alaska's National Parks Receive Boost from Stimulus Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C.Alaska’s National Parks will receive more than 21 million dollars from the Economic Recovery Act.Commerce Secretary Seeking Comment on Halibut Fleet Robert Woolsey, KCAW - SitkaThe Secretary of Commerce is taking public comment on a proposed rule that would establish a limited-entry system for the guided sport halibut fleet in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska.Anchorage Crime Rates Falls in 2008 Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageThe Anchorage Police Department has released a preliminary report for 2008 showing the city's overall crime rate fell to the lowest level since 1980.Conference Spotlights Traditional Knowledge of Climate Steve Heimel, APRN - AnchorageParticipants at the indigenous people's global summit on climate change, say traditional knowledge has a critical role to play in dealing with the warming planet.Kenai Officials Review Public Information Policies Ben Stanton, KDLL - KenaiThe City of Kenai is aiming to clarify how they release public information.Planes Resume Landing in Petersburg Joe Viechnicki, KSTK - WrangellPlanes are landing again in Petersburg after a month-long shutdown of the runway ended on schedule today.New Senior Housing Delayed in FairbanksDan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksGround breaking for new senior housing in Fairbanks is being delayed due to a funding shortfall.Earth Day Tips on Saving Energy Ellen Lockyer, APRN - AnchorageIt's Earth Day today and Chris Rose, the Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project or REAP, has  some tips on saving energy.Cardiology Unit Opens at Fairbanks Memorial Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksFairbanks Memorial Hospital opened a new cardiology clinic today,the latest addition to the Porter Heart Center that’s under development.Ocean Energy Draws Closer Look for Replacing Diesel Tom Banse, Northwest News NetworkSome coastal Alaska communities are looking at ocean energy to supplement or replace costly diesel-driven generators.