Alaska News Nightly: May 15, 2009

Photo By Libby Casey, APRN - WashingtonIndividual 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)The Kenai Catches A Weather Break Casey Kelly, KBBI - HomerThe weather is now cooperating with firefighters battling the East End Road wildfire outside of Homer.Homer Electric Backs Out of Deal with Healy Clean Coal Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksHomer Electric is backing out of the Healy Clean Coal deal.Obama's Pick for Indian Affairs Wins Early NodLibby Casey, APRN - Washington DCPresident Barack Obama’s pick to run the Bureau of Indian Affairs won the approval of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on Thursday.Alaska GM and Chrysler Dealers to Be Spared Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - JuneauAlaska General Motors and Chrysler dealers will be spared as both U.S. automakers close dealerships nationwide.Fish and Wildlife Service Marking Endangered Species Day Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageThe US Fish and Wildlife Service is marking Endangered Species Day on Friday. Federal Judge to Decide Settlement for Abuse VictimsDan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksIt will be up to federal bankruptcy judge to decide on what’s included in a settlement package for nearly 300 sexual abuse victims seeking compensation from the Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska.More Floods May be On their Way to Yukon River Villages The Associated PressIce jams are threatening more Yukon River villages.Kenai Teen Wins Presidential Honor Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DCA teenager from Kenai set out last year to protect the eroding sand dunes along the Kenai River.