Alaska News Nightly: September 11, 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)State Officials to Gather Comments in Rural AlaskaDave Donaldson, APRN - JuneauThe Rural Action Sub-cabinet will hold the first of a series of hearings in Western Alaska next week.U.S. and Canadian Researchers Work Together on Arctic ResearchLibby Casey, APRN - Washington, D.C.A U.S. – Canadian expedition to the Arctic is unlocking new information about what lies beneath the ocean’s surface and may aid the countries as they claim Arctic resources.Climate Change Impacts Affect Black Brandt MigrationEllen Lockyer, APRN - AnchorageA common sea goose is providing new evidence of how climate change is affecting our state.Truckers Long Haul to Bring Produce to AlaskaAnnie Feidt, APRN - AnchorageGetting fresh fruit and vegetables to Alaska is no easy task. A lot of it is slowly barged up from the lower 48.Vessel Owners Send Giant Distress Message on Climate ChangeMarcia Lynn, KBBI – HomerScientists say increasing levels of CO2 and other gases in the atmosphere are warming the planet and causing the oceans to become more acidic.New Cabin Construction For Wrangell Ranger DistrictLisa Phu, KSTK – WrangellA new cabin is currently being installed in the Wrangell ranger district.Stimulus Funds to Build new Nome HospitalThe Associated PressThe Indian Health Service has awarded a $91 million contract for construction of the new Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome.Sitka Assembly Supports Tribal Ferry PlanRobert Woolsey, KCAW – SitkaThe city of Sitka has thrown its support behind a pilot program to create a tribally-run ferry service in the northern panhandle.