Alaska News Nightly: August 14, 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)Kinsington Gets Permit for Tailings Facility Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau and Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – JuneauThe Kensington Gold Mine just received its long-awaited permit to construct a mine tailings facility at Lower Slate Lake.Anchorage Police Arrest Two for Assaulting Alaska Native Len Anderson, KSKA – AnchorageThe Anchorage police, working the FBI, have arrested two suspects who apparently assaulted a man for no reason other than he was Alaska Native.Kookesh To Fight Fishing ViolationRobert Woolsey, KCAW – SitkaState Senator Albert Kookesh (D-Sikta) has pleaded not guilty to a subsistence fishing violation and he will contest the charge.Legislators Weigh In On Management of Permanent Fund Dave Donaldson, APRN – JuneauLegislators on Friday got a chance to weigh in on the recent changes in the new management tool the Permanent Fund now uses to assess risk on its investments.Health Care Forum Draws Fairbanks Crowd Dan Bross, KUAC – FairbanksAbout 400 people attended a meeting on health care reform in Fairbanks last night.Health Centers Week Celebrated Casey Kelly, KBBI – HomerThe second week in August is National Community Health Centers Week.Bethel Election Shaping Into Historic Contest Shane Iverson, KYUK – BethelThe upcoming Bethel City Election is shaping up to be a historic one.Saint Mary’s Tightens Alcohol Restrictions Paul Korchin, KNOM – NomeSaint Mary’s has decided to further restrict the amount of alcohol that’s legally available to its residents, effective immediately.