Alaska News Nightly: July 24, 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)Legislative Session Meets DOE Rules Dave Donaldson, APRN - JuneauThe special legislative session scheduled in Anchorage on August 10 will meet the requirements made official today by the US Department of Energy.Territorial Guard Could See Hike in Benefits Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DCAlaska Territorial Guard members could see their military benefit payments restored by the federal government under a bill that passed the US Senate Thursday night.Healthcare Providers Feeling Strained Lori Townsend, APRN - AnchorageThe growing problem of access to health care providers for seniors on Medicare in Alaska is straining the few clinics and doctors who are still accepting new or existing Medicare recipients.Fires Still Burning in SouthcentralLori Townsend - APRN, AnchorageTheRailbailt fires have increase and a new fire has started near Galena.Palin to Leave Office on Sunday Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - JuneauGovernor Sarah Palin's resignation becomes official on Sunday.Big Crowd Expected for Palin's Fairbanks Farewell Dan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksA big crowd is expected in Fairbanks Sunday when Governor Sarah Palin officially steps down from the state's top job.Healy Coal Plant Takes Another TurnDan Bross, KUAC - FairbanksThe long struggle to bring the Healy Clean Coal plant on line has taken another turn.Arctic Waters Near Barrow Are Crowded This Week Annie Feidt, APRN - AnchorageThere's no harbor in Barrow but the waters near the arctic city are a bit crowded this week.Camp Q is Big Draw Anne Hillman, KUCB - UnalaskaFor the past 12 years students have gathered in Unalaska to attend Camp Q, the local culture camp.