Alaska News Nightly: April 9, 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 (MP3)Board of Fisheries Appointee Faces OppositionDave Donaldson APRN - JuneauThe confirmation of one of Governor Palin's appointees to the Board of Fisheries is getting a lot of opposition from legislators and the public.Governor Blames Democrats for Continued Senate Seat B VacancyRosemarie Alexander, KTOO - JuneauGovernor Palin is blaming delays in filling Juneau's vacant Senate seat on Senate Democrats who must vote to confirm her latest appointment.State Troopers Search for Missing Homer ManCasey Kelly, KBBI - HomerAlaska State Troopers are searching for a missing Homer man.Alaska Native Organizations Oppose New Attorney General AppointmentMatt Miller, KTOO 0 JuneauMore Native organizations are coming out against the appointment of Wayne Anthony Ross as the new Attorney General.The Department of Justice Faces Increased Scrutiny After Stevens Indictment DismissalLibby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C. and Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageThe fallout continues from the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the trial of former Senator Ted Stevens. Stephan Gillers is a law professor at New York University. Gillers says although there are clearly problems that need addressing at the department of Justice, it is still a solid governmental law firm.Scientists Study Northern Bering Sea EcosystemAnne Hillman, KUCB - UnalaskaThe Healy, a Coast Guard icebreaker filled with scientists, recently stopped in UnAlaska.Alaska Youth Work for a Renewable Energy FutureBonnie Sue Hitchcock, KCAW - SitkaMembers of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action want the legislature to support renewable energy projects in the state.Sealaska Shareholder Dividends Remain StrongEd Schoenfeld, APRN - CoastAlaskaResource development in other parts of the state continues to boost dividends for Sealaska's 20,000 shareholders.