Alaska News Nightly: June 30, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSSDownload Audio (MP3)Lawmakers To Review High Fuel Prices Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksThree state lawmakers want hearings on a bill aimed at stemming high fuel prices. Democratic Representatives Pete Peterson and Chris Tuck of Anchorage and Scott Kawasaki of Fairbanks say hearings will allow quicker action on an anti-price gouging bill that failed to advance last session.Fishing Spots Closing Ellen Lockyer, APRN - AnchorageDisappointing king salmon runs in Southcentral Alaska have resulted in sport fishing closures in many a popular fishing hole.Some Anchorage Businesses Taking Steps to Avoid Discrimination Suzanna Caldwell, APRN - AnchorageThe Anchorage Assembly has been hearing testimony regarding a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance that would protect gay and lesbians. But some Alaska businesses have already taken steps to make sure that employees will remain protected, regardless.Denali National Park Workers Threaten Strike The Associated PressAbout 16 bus mechanics, radio technicians and warehouse workers at Denali National Park have authorized a strike before one of the busiest holidays at the park.Federal Archives Building in Anchorage on Hold Ellen Lockyer, APRN - AnchoragePrime land in midtown Anchorage is sitting idle due to a federal-level snafu.  It seems that plans for a new Anchorage center for the National Archives and Records Administration are on hold, and a government report indicates that local developers could have doubled their money at government expense.No Signs of Foul Play in Deaths of Anchorage Homeless Men Len Anderson, KSKA - AnchorageThe Anchorage Police Department announced on Monday that investigations into the deaths of five homeless men during May and June show no sign of foul play.UAF Journalism Students Heading to Iraq Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksA group of University of Alaska Fairbanks journalism students are headed to Iraq. The trio will imbed with the Ft. Wainwright based Stryker Brigade in August to report during the final weeks of the unit's deployment in Diyala province.Jamaican Teaming with Mackey for 2010 Iditarod Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksJamaican musher Newton Marshall is teaming with Lance Mackey for a run at the 2010 Iditarod.   Marshall completed the Yukon Quest last winter under the tutelage of Hans Gatt out of Whitehorse.Students Getting Hands-On Lessons in Unalaska Anne Hillman, KUCB - UnalaskaThis summer, students are taking a hands-on look at some of the things that make Unalaska unique.