Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media

Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
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Alaskans Tell State Energy Story

Alaskans gave their input to top members of the Interior Department on Monday at a Clean Energy Economic Forum in Washington DC  Interior Secretary  Ken Salazar and others, including Bureau of Indian Affairs...

Bogoslof Island: A Showcase for Birds

One hundred years ago President Teddy Roosevelt designated Bogoslof Island as a bird reserve. Eventually the small, volcanic Aleutian Island became part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska Download...

Crew Rescued from Capsized Vessel Off Unalaska

The 59-foot fishing vessel Carley Renee capsized late Friday afternoon about 22 miles from Unalaska. All four crew members were safely rescued. Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska Download Audio (MP3)

Anchorage Launches New Approach to Domestic Violence

Anchorage has launched a new multi-language approach to battle domestic violence and assist victims. Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: November 2, 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) Prince of Wales Woman Recounts Battle with Swine Flu Deanna Garrison,...

White House Releases Jobs Numbers

The White House says the economic stimulus plan has created or saved 2,315 jobs in Alaska so far.  The Obama Administration released the latest numbers on Friday on the affects of the Recovery...

Naknek Electric Awarded Energy Grant

The Naknek Electric Association was recently awarded the 4th largest grant in the nation from the latest round of federal energy stimulus funds to push the development of a geothermal power plant in...

Venezuelan Diplomat Promises Fuel for Alaska

Venezuela's US Ambassador, Bernardo Alvarez, is in Alaska this week pledging to continue distributing vouchers for free fuel in villages this winter. The country's state run oil company - CITGO - has been...

Senate Passes Interior Appropriations

The US Senate has passed the Interior Appropriations bill, which now goes to President Obama for his signature.  It totals $32.25 billion dollars, and includes $13 million for village sanitation, $2.5 million for...

NOAA Releases Arctic Warming Report

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has released it’s latest report on Arctic warming. The yearly update, called “The Arctic Report Card” draws on monitoring of land, water, plants and animals in the...

More Projects Planned for Aleutians

Archaeologists are planning two new projects in the Aleutians for next summer to expand their knowledge of Aleut cultures both before and after Russian contact. Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska Download Audio (MP3)

Board of Regents Meet on Budget

The University of Alaska Board of Regents met in Fairbanks today to discuss it’s budget proposal for next year. Regents are starting with numbers put together by UA President Mark Hamilton and UA...

UAF Under Consideration for Special Training

The University of Alaska Fairbanks may be educating the next generation of federal intelligence workers. UAF is being considered for selection as a National Intelligence Center for Academic excellence. John Kelly a UAF...

First Woman Named Postmaster in Anchorage

Lisa Ebner has been sworn in as the 14th postmaster in Anchorage and the first woman to hold the position in the city's history. Ebner has 26 years with the Post Office. Ellen Lockyer,...

Municipality Introduces "Language Line" for Non-English Speaking Domestic Violence Victims

This week Anchorage launched a new multi-language approach to battle domestic violence and assist victims. The five Language Line numbers are: Spanish 343-7181 Samoan 343-7182 Hmong 343-7183 Tagalog 343-7184 Korean 343-7185 Helpful Link: The Language Line Len...

Experts Converge on Ketchikan to Talk Noxious Plants

Invasive species experts from around Alaska converged on Ketchikan this week for the 10th annual Alaska noxious and invasive plants management conference. Scientists say we can expect invasive plants to continue to...

Hey Linus: Check Kenai’s Humongous Pumpkin

If Charlie Brown's pal Linus is looking for the great pumpkin, he should try the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. A 319-pound donated pumpkin was turned into a giant gourd sculpture by Joy...

Alaska News Nightly: October 30, 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) White House Releases Jobs Numbers Libby Casey, APRN- Washington DC The White...

TransCanada Still Bullish on Alaska Gas

TransCanada Corporation says despite the discovery of massive amounts of natural gas in shale in the Lower 48, it still sees an Alaska Gas Pipeline as a priority. Libby Casey, APRN – Washington Download Audio...

Parnell Remains Optimistic on Gas Line

Governor Sean Parnell (R) says he’s still optimistic about the completion of a gas line from the North Slope to North American markets.  He said he’s been meeting with companies that could use...