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Former Lieutenant Governor Boucher Dies The Associated PressAlaska's first elected lieutenant governor, H.A. "Red" Boucher died today at his Anchorage home. He was 88.Changes Made to Managing Permanent Fund Dave Donaldson, APRN - JuneauThe Trustees of the Permanent Fund last month approved a new way of managing the $30 billion dollars in assets for which they are responsible. The changes go into effect on July 1.Drilling Methods Hike Availability of Natural Gas Ellen Lockyer, APRN - AnchorageImprovements in drilling methods have caused an upsurge in the availability of natural gas resources across the US, according to a new report released on Friday.Murkowski Wants Senate Leadership Post Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DCSenator Lisa Murkowski is throwing her name into contention for a top GOP leadership job. She's vying to become the Senate Republican's Conference vice chairman.Begich to Host Colleagues for Alaska Tour Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DCSenator Mark Begich plans to lead a group of his colleagues on a trip north to Alaska later this summer to witness the effects of climate change.Thousands Take Advantage of Energy Rebate Alex Hotz, KFSK - PetersburgFor a little over a year, thousands of Alaskan residents have been taking advantage of an energy rebate program that reimburses homeowners for retrofitting their homes.Board of Education Wants Accountability Rebecca Sheir, KTOO - Juneau The State Board of Education is holding poorly-performing schools even more accountable to Alaska's parents.Coast Guard Orders Temp Relief of Cutter Officer The Associated Press and Alex Hotz, KFSK - PetersburgAlaska's Coast Guard commander has ordered a temporary relief of command for the officer in charge of the cutter Elderberry.Group Wants to Restore Sitka Cathedral Bells Emily Schwing, KCAW - SitkaThe bells of the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel could ring again after more than 40 years of silence if the Sitka Historical Society can pull off a cleaning and restoration project this summer.