Alaska News Nightly: September 16, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS.Download Audio (MP3)Wilderness Society and UAF Release New Water Report Lori Townsend, APRN – AnchorageA new study conducted by scientists with the Wilderness Society and the University of Alaska Fairbanks examines how water resources in Alaska will be affected by global temperature increases.Sailor Completes Norway-Alaska TripAnne Hillman, KUCB – UnalaskaThe sailboat The Explorer of Sweden concluded its 9,000-mile nautical journey from Norway to Unalaska yesterday through the Northeast Passage. Geoff York joined the expedition to observe how the changing sea ice is affecting human settlements and animal populations.Rural Sub-Cabinet Starts Outreach Laureli Kineen, KNOM – NomeThe Rural Sub-Cabinet began outreach to rural Alaska earlier this week with a trip to Unalakleet. Community leaders at the heart of the Norton Sound had their chance to meet with state commissioners on Monday.Canadian Energy Leader Says Arctic Gas Still Desirable Lori Townsend, APRN – AnchorageThe Minister of Industry and Energy for Canada's Northwest Territories is in Anchorage to speak to the 5th annual Alaska Oil and Gas Congress on Thursday. Bob McCloud says his main message to the resource development group will be that Arctic gas will continue to be desirable, despite current dips in prices.Anchorage Youth Calling for More Conservation Annie Feidt, APRN – AnchorageA 10th grader at South High School in Anchorage wants to help city residents conserve more energy in their homes. Garrison Wilts is giving 47 energy meters to local schools and a city library for residents to check out.Sitka Gets New Tsunami Warning System Ed Ronco, KCAW – SitkaSitka has a new addition to its tsunami warning system: A powerful siren on Japonski Island. Fire officials say the new siren makes life easier for them, and will make life safer for residents, in the event of an emergency.Alaska Writer Laureate Releases New Book Marcia Lynn, KBBI – HomerHomer author Nancy Lord, Alaska’s current Writer Laureate, has written a new book titled “Rock, Water, Wild—An Alaskan Life.”  It’s a collection of essays that paint vivid images of places where Lord has traveled and the impact they’ve had on her life.Runners Compete in Klondike Relay Lisa Phu, KSTK -  WrangellOver 1,000 runners and walkers from Alaska and Canada descended on Skagway this past weekend to participate in the 27th Annual Klondike Trail of ’98 International Road Relay. It’s a race that stretches across 110-miles and ends in Whitehorse, Canada.