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Groups Sue to Block Shell’s Arctic Plans

Environmentalist and Alaska Native groups have filed a lawsuit to stop Shell Oil from drilling in the Chukchi Sea. Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC Download Audio (MP3)

Wainwright Getting Strykers Back

Ft. Wainwright based soldiers are getting their Stryker vehicles back.  The 8-wheeled armored trucks used during the brigade’s year long deployment to Iraq, that wrapped up last fall, have begun coming back to Fairbanks. ...

Animal Shelters Full This Time of Year

The Homer Animal Shelter is bursting at the seams this time of year. It’s a familiar story throughout the state. Aaron Selbig, KBBI – Homer Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: January 20, 2010

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)Parnell Opens Session Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Governor Parnell will make...

Parnell to Deliver State of the State Wednesday Night

APRN and 360 North will simulcast Governor Sean Parnell's State of the State address live from Juneau tonight from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Hosted by APRN's Dave Donaldson and KTOO's Rosemary Alexander, the Governor is...

Two Alaskans Make Olympic Cross Country Ski Team

Two Alaskans have been named to the 8 member U.S. Olympic cross Country Ski Team today. Kikkan Randall and James Southam will beheading to Vancouver next month. This will be the 3rd time...

Legislative Session Starts with Ceremonial Formality

The first of the 90 days allowed for this year's legislative session on Tuesday passed quietly, mostly with ceremony and formalities that have to be dealt with. Presiding officers read new legislation into the...

AK Railroad Has Busy Building Schedule for 2010

From Seward through Anchorage, to Fairbanks and beyond, the Alaska Railroad has about 30 capital improvement projects scheduled for 2010. Alaska Railroad. Railroad Projects At A Glance. (PDF) Railroad Projects Summary With Map. (PDF) Len Anderson,...

Former KCHU Reporter Reporting From Haiti

Former KCHU Valdez reporter Amy Bracken is in Haiti and reporting for U.S. news outlets. Bracken is in a community in the hills above Port Au Prince. She says since arriving on Saturday,...

Alaskan Working in Haiti Relief Efforts

One of the Alaskans in Haiti right now is U.S. Air Force Captain Steve Wackowski. He grew up in Anchorage and now lives in Washington, DC where he works at the Pentagon. Libby Casey, APRN...

Juneau’s Heritage Coffee To Donate Some Proceeds to Haiti Relief

Juneau’s Heritage Coffee Company will donate part of the proceeds from every bag of a new premium Haitian coffee to relief efforts in that earthquake stricken country. Heritage Vice President Travis Smith says for...

Guard Releases Rescue Report

The Alaska National Guard is out with an accounting of rescues. The Guard reports saving 48 people last year and assisting another 12 to safety. Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Fairbanks Assembly to Fight Fine Particulate Pollution

The Fairbanks Borough Assembly unanimously approved an agreement with the state, that gives the borough responsibility for developing measures to combat fine particulate pollution. Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: January 19, 2010

Photo by Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage Alaskans James Southam and Kikkan Randall were named to the US Olympic Cross Country Ski Team on Tuesday. Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and...

Legislature Enters New Session with a Focus on Energy

The Legislature goes into its annual session on Tuesday with a major focus on energy-related issues. Fuel development and supply, as well as taxes, are at the top of the agenda for...

Parnell Wants to Reduce Sexual and Domestic Violence

TV viewers may have noticed some recent late evening advertisements aimed at men – ads asking men to respect women. Those ads are part of a comprehensive plan by the Parnell Administration to reduce...

Exxon Tanker Back Under Way

An Exxon tanker that lost power Sunday while leaving Alaska's Prince William Sound is under way again. Coast Guard Lt. Herbert Law says the tanker Kodiak departed early this morning from a safe harbor...

John Baker of Kotzebue Wins Kuskokwim 300

Video by Chris Ho, KYUK - Bethel The Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race wrapped up Sunday night with John Baker of Kotzebue finishing first. Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel Download Audio (MP3)Rich Text AreaToolbarBold (Ctrl +...

Yukoners Win Trophies in Alcan 200

Over the weekend, Yukoners took home the two biggest trophies from the Alcan 200 snow machine race outside of Haines. Tara Bicknell, KHNS – Haines Download Audio (MP3)

Frontier Airlines to Enter Fairbanks Summer Market

Frontier Airline’s will be getting into the Fairbanks summer market and that prospect is having a downward impact on ticket prices between the interior city and Lower 48 destinations. Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Download...