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Neff Takes Yukon Quest Lead, Breaks Record Along The Way

Emily Schwing, KUAC – Fairbanks Hugh Neff has carved out a 3 hour lead in the Yukon Quest. Neff, of Tok, led the way into Dawson yesterday afternoon, smashing the record for ...

Messenger Feast Begins In Barrow

Jake Neher, KBRW – Barrow Kivgiq, the “Messenger Feast”, is underway today in Barrow. Seventeen Native Alaskan Eskimo drum and dance groups will perform during the four-day celebration, which only happens every two...

Alaska News Nightly: February 9, 2011

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) Extension Of Patriot Act Falls Short In Congress Libby Casey, APRN...

Traveling Music: February 6, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the February 6, 2011 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in...

Algo Nuevo: February 6, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday February 6, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave ...

Soul to Soul: February 5, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the February 5, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks ...

Night Music: February 5, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the February 5, 2011 edition of Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus.  All tracks played are listed below in...

Shell Pushes Back Arctic Exploration Plans

Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage The price of Royal Dutch Shell’s stock dropped today when the company reported fourth quarter earnings of 4.1 billion dollars. That was less than analysts expected. But...

Alaska Delegation Blames Obama for Shell’s Decision

APRN Staff Alaska’s Congressional delegation has come out swinging against the Obama Administration at Shell’s news. Senator Mark Begich says the EPA should have been more aggressive in moving forward. Governor Sean ...

Future of Subsidized Rural Flights in Doubt

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington Senator John McCain is trying to kill the federal program that subsidizes flights in rural Alaska. The Arizona Republican is floating an amendment to eliminate the Essential...

Successful ‘Flying Wild’ Show Features Local Music

Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel Two and a half million viewers have watched the first three episodes of Flying Wild Alaska, a new Discovery Channel show, every Friday night. The show features the...

Gov. Parnell Looks to Bypass Health Care Act

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Governor Sean Parnell is looking at ways to bypass implementation of the federal health care act. He has requested advice from the state’s Attorney General on what...

Conservation Groups Oppose Sealaska Land Bill

Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau Among the most vocal critics of Sealaska’s land selection bill are conservation groups. They point to past logging practices by the regional Native corporation and others, which have...

Waterman Defense Begins

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage The defense began arguing its case for Rachelle Waterman today.. The Craig woman, now 22, is accused of conspiring to kill her mother, Lauri Waterman in...

Fairbanks Hosts Junior Curling Championships

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Curling usually doesn’t get much attention outside of the Olympics every 4 years, but the spotlight is on the sport this week in Fairbanks. The Fairbanks Curling...

Alaska News Nightly: February 3, 2011

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) Shell Pushes Back Arctic Exploration Plans Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage The...

Line One: Hip Replacement Surgery

As baby boomers age, the number of hip replacement operations performed in the U.S are expected to rise. Dr. Steve Tower, a physician at the Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic,  joins Dr. Thad Woodward...

Soul to Soul: January 29, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the January 29, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks ...

Night Music: January 29, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the January 29, 2011 edition of Night Music. with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the...

Lawmakers Consider Extending Legislative Session

Casey Kelly, KTOO – Juneau Some Alaska lawmakers want to go back to a 120 day legislative session. Voters in 2006 narrowly passed an initiative limiting the session by statute to 90 days, effective in...