Alaska News Nightly: June 26, 2009

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)Supreme Court Won't Hear Permafrost Case Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DCThe US Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a Fairbanks Borough case.  The   question is how permafrost lands should be classified under federal wetlands rules.Young Criticizes New Energy Bill Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DCAlaska Congressman Don Young (R) says the climate change and energy bill passed by the House of Representatives Friday is nothing more than a taxation program.UAF Prof Has Plans for State Energy Policy Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksA University of Alaska Fairbanks professor is offering a plan for the state's energy and economic future.King Salmon Return to Yukon Disappointing Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksThe weak return of king salmon to the Yukon River has resulted in another fishing restriction.Ship Creek Drainage Closed to Fishing Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Sport fish division has issued an emergency closure order for the Ship Creek drainage, a popular urban fishing spot in Anchorage.Judge Thinks Halibut Limit Will Stick The Associated PressA judge who denied a request by southeast Alaska fishing charter operators for relief from a one-halibut daily bag limit said they were unlikely to succeed in their lawsuit to revoke it permanently.State and Feds Have Flooding Agreement Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksThe state and federal government have signed an agreement to manage recovery from this spring's flooding.Alaska Pacific University is Celegrating 50^th Anniversary Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageAlaska Pacific University located in Anchorage is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend.Fort Richardson Officer Killed in Afghanistan Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageAn infantry officer from Fort Richardson was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday.Sealaska Shareholders Could See New Leadership Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - JuneauSealaska shareholders will learn tomorrow whether they'll see a major change in leadership.Forest Service Releases Timber Sales Data for Prince of Wales Island Jay Marble, KRBD - Prince of Wales IslandThe Forest Service released its record of decision and final environmental impact statement yesterday for the Prince of Wales Island timber sales.