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)Pete Kott Back in Court Annie Feidt, APRN-AnchorageFormer Alaska lawmaker Pete Kott was in a federal courtroom inAnchorage again this morning (tues). He listened as lawyers sparred over hisfuture in front of Judge John Sedwick. Kott's attorney is arguing allcharges against him should be dropped, given new evidence the government wasforced to turn over regarding the case. But federal prosecutors say theverdict against him should stand.Palin Fans Snap up 'Going Rogue'Libby Casey-Annie Feidt, APRN-Washington/AnchorageFormer Governor Sarah Palin’s book “Going Rogue” hit thestands in bookstores across the country today. It’s already a best-sellerfrom pre-sales.In the nation’s Capitol, interest in the book is high. However at amid-town Washington, D-C Barnes and Noble this morning, only one customer bought the book at the front counter during a half-hour around 9 am.'Going Rouge' Finds Its Own AudienceLori Townsend, APRN-AnchorageA few blocks away, Title Wave books hadn't sold any copies ofthe book yet. But they did have one customer looking for "Going Rouge: SarahPalin, an American nightmare" instead. The book is a collection of essayscritical of Palin. Its only available on-line.Local blogger Shannyn Moore is one of two Alaskan's who contribute essays in the book. She says "Going Rouge" was a chance to gather a range ofthoughtful criticism on Palin.A Personal Look at Homelessness in SitkaEd Ronco, KCAW-SitkaA coalition of community leaders held a summit in Sitkarecently to decide how they can address the issue of homelessness. Serviceproviders reviewed what they offer, the police and fire chiefs addressedpublic safety issues. And Sitka is just one of many Alaska communitieswithout a centralized support system for the homeless.Ketchikan Soup Kitchen See Sharp Increase in DemandDeanna Garrison, KRBD-KetchikanMore individuals are utilizing the salvation army’s soupkitchen and food pantry in Ketchikan. As KRBD's Deanna Garrison reports,soup kitchen attendance has nearly doubled in the past several months andfood pantry usage this year has already topped last year’s total.Pipeline Coordinator Talks About Losing Her JobLibby Casey, APRN-Washington DCThe outgoing federal gas pipeline coordinator says she’s notsure what the Obama Administration has in mind for her position, or theoffice she started. But Drue (Drew) Pearce says the White House maintainsthat getting a pipeline to transport Alaska’s North Slope gas IS apriority.Promoting Oyster Farming in SoutheastEd Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska-JuneauFive Native groups, a science center and a seafoodcooperative are joining together to promote oyster farming in SoutheastAlaska. Representatives of the seven organizations and businesses met lastweek to form the Southeast Shellfish Coalition.Pollock Quota Likely to FallAnne Hillman, KUCB-UnalaskaThe 2010 pollock quota is highly likely to decrease againthis year by at least two thousand metric tons, down to 813 thousand.Scientists presented data to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’sgroundfish plan team today that suggest the allowable biological catch isslightly less than last year’s. Last year scientists predicted that thequota might go back up.
Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.