Monthly Archives: February 2011
Alaska News Nightly: February 24, 2011
Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS.
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Fur Rondy Road Closures Feb. 24 – 27
In preparation for the Fur Rondy celebration, the Municipality of Anchorage will begin closing roads and parking spaces beginning this Thursday, Feb. 24 at...
Anchorage Edition: February 25, 2011
Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Alaska Fish and Game has a new commercial fisheries chief; police in Unalaska say they've exhausted all leads over a disappearing deckhand; a...
Senator Lisa Murkowski Address to the Alaska Legislature
Thursday at 8:07 pm KSKA will broadcast U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski's address to the legislature, recorded earlier in the day. Hosted by 360 North,...
Addressing Alaskans: Evolution of Creationism
The classroom controversy over whether to teach evolution or creationism has continued for decades in America's schools.This week on Addressing Alaskans, Dr. Eugenie Scott,...
Organizations Testing Ground-Souce Heat Pump Viability
Mike Mason, KDLG - Dillingham
A couple of organizations are assessing the viability of using ground-source heat pumps in Alaska.
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Proposed Bill Would Fight Crimes Against Senior Citizens
Associated Press
A bill to protect senior citizens and minors against exploitation received its first hearing before the Alaska House Judiciary Committee.
The bill, proposed...
Port of Anchorage Seeks Funds for Dock Replacement Projects
Associated Press
The Port of Anchorage wants the legislature to pony up $320 million for dock replacement projects. Port Director Bill Sheffield spoke with the...
Polar Bear Status Up For Debate
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Whether the polar bear is endangered, threatened, or doing just fine was debated in federal court Wednesday...
UAF Staff, Faculty Vent over Hiked Health Insurance Costs
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
University of Alaska-Fairbanks faculty and staff met last night to vent concerns and anger over the administration’s...
Doyon Favors Changes to 8(a) Program
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Interior Regional Native Corporation Doyon is looking favorably on changes to a federal program that funnels federal contracts...
‘Deadliest Catch’ Fisherman Found Dead
Aaron Selbig, KBBI – Homer
A Homer fisherman who was a deckhand for the F/V Time Bandit and was one of the stars...
Most Teams at Halfway Point in Iron Dog
Laureli Kinneen, KNOM – Nome
All but two teams still competing in the 2011 Iron Dog Snowmachine Race are at the halfway point...
Paleontologist Identifies Two New Prehistoric Bird Species
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
Alaska has been a prime nesting ground for birds for a long, long time. At least 70 million...
Sitka Neighborhood Hopes Centralized Site, Stronger Cans Quells Bears
Ed Ronco, KCAW – Sitka
Bears getting into trash cans has long been a problem in Sitka, but in recent years it seems to...
Alaska News Nightly: February 23, 2011
Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS.
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McKenna, Van Meter Lead Iron Dog Pack into Nome
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA - Anchorage
Iron Dog Pro Class front runners Marc McKenna and Dustin Van Meter - Team 14 - were first into Nome...
Kiana Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse
Associated Press
A rural teacher has been accused of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student under the age of 18.
Alaska State Troopers say...
Labor, Commerce Committee Approves Tax Credits for Film Productions
Associated Press
The Senate Labor and Commerce committee has approved legislation giving tax credits for film productions in Alaska.
After hearing testimony from workers involved in...