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Mat Su Borough Projects Suffer Heavy Cuts in Capitol Budget Plan

Matanuska Susitna Borough officials are reacting with shock over severe cuts in the Senate’s version of the state budget made public yesterday . Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Attorney General Appointee Faces New Criticism

Wayne Anthony Ross, Governor Palin’s pick to be Attorney General, went before another legislative committee today. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Ted Stevens Seeks Re-instatement of Law License

Now that the charges against Ted Stevens him have been dismissed, the former Senator may soon be able to practice law again in the District of Columbia. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C. Download Audio (MP3)

Interior Secretary Will Visit Alaska Next Wee

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar heads for Alaska this weekend. Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska Will Receive USGS Volcano Monitoring Funds

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the release of $140 million for some 300 U.S. Geological Survey projects across the country. Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Rural Stores Suffer When Redoubt Disrupts Delivery Flights

With Mt Redoubt’s renewed activity, the disruption of flights has made the job of supplying western Alaska stores even tougher. John Francis, KNOM - Nome Download Audio (MP3)

Environmental Groups Sue State Over Sustainable Yield Mandate

Two environmental groups are suing the state over predator control. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Hard Cap for Chinook Salmon Bycatch Mandated for Pollock Fleet

Earlier this week the North Pacific Fishery Management Council instituted a hard cap on Chinook salmon bycatch within the pollock industry. Anne Hillman, KUCB - Unalaska Download Audio (MP3)

Fairbanks To Get High Tech Recycling Plant

Fairbanks area residents will have the option to recycle their trash. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Yukon Quest Documentary Airs on German Television

The Yukon Quest goes prime time on Germany TV this weekend. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: April 10, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS. Download Audio (MP3) Democrats Reject 2nd Candidate for Senate Seat B Dave Donaldson, APRN...

Board of Fisheries Appointee Faces Opposition

The confirmation of one of Governor Palin’s appointees to the Board of Fisheries is getting a lot of opposition from legislators and the public. Dave Donaldson APRN - Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Governor Blames Democrats for Continued Senate Seat B Vacancy

Governor Palin is blaming delays in filling Juneau’s vacant Senate seat on Senate Democrats who must vote to confirm her latest appointment. Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

State Troopers Search for Missing Homer Man

Alaska State Troopers are searching for a missing Homer man. Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska Native Organizations Oppose New Attorney General Appointment

More Native organizations are coming out against the appointment of Wayne Anthony Ross as the new Attorney General. Matt Miller, KTOO 0 Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

The Department of Justice Faces Increased Scrutiny After Stevens Indictment Dismissal

The fallout continues from the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the trial of former Senator Ted Stevens. Stephen Gillers is a law professor at New York University. Gillers says although there are clearly problems...

Scientists Study Northern Bering Sea Ecosystem

The Healy, a Coast Guard icebreaker filled with scientists, recently stopped in Unalaska. Anne Hillman, KUCB - Unalaska Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska Youth Work for a Renewable Energy Future

Members of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action want the legislature to support renewable energy projects in the state. Bonnie Sue Hitchcock, KCAW - Sitka Download Audio (MP3)

Sealaska Shareholder Dividends Remain Strong

Resource development in other parts of the state continues to boost dividends for Sealaska’s 20,000 shareholders. Ed Schoenfeld, APRN - CoastAlaska Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: April 9, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS. Download Audio (MP3) Board of Fisheries Appointee Faces Opposition Dave Donaldson APRN - Juneau The...