Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media

Patrick Yack, Alaska Public Media
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Natural Resources Meeting Heats Up

Testimony got heated during a House Natural Resources Committee Hearing in Bethel. Much of the hearing centered on the management of Salmon in the Arctic, Yukon and Kuskokwim Region. Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel Download...

Fisheries a Major Concern in Rural Alaska

The frustration and anger at the legislative meeting only touched one area of concern in rural Alaska. The success -- and management -- of fisheries affects the entire economic structure of Western Alaska. ...

High Pressure Means Warm October

A high pressure system over Alaska is making for an unseasonably warm October. Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Fox Islands Rocked by Multiple Earthquakes

The Fox Islands group, home to Unalaska and Nikolski, has been rocked by about 80 earthquakes since last night. Anne Hillman, KUCB – Unalaska Download Audio (MP3)

Kodiak Battling Mudslides

Kodiak is dealing with mudslides because of heavy rainfall. On Friday the town recorded its second rainiest day ever - 6.40 inches of rain. The Associated Press Download Audio (MP3)

Famed Climber, Skier Returning to Alaska

Andrew McLean has climbed and skied some of the toughest mountains on every continent. But three of his favorites are in Alaska. Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Elmendorf and Richardson to Begin Merger in ‘10

Army officials say the process of combining Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson into one joint operation will begin early next year.  The joint installation in Anchorage is a result of the...

Alaska News Nightly: October 13, 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) NOAA Head Says Offshore Oil Plans Should be Reined In Libby...

Talk of Alaska: Our Food Supply

The Bioneers Conference starts this weekend at UAA and our food supply will be a topic. Is Alaska becoming a farm state? There was tremendous response to our show last winter about...

Juneau Sailor Recovering in Anchorage Hospital

A Juneau man whose boat sank in Sitka Sound over the weekend is recovering in an Anchorage hospital. Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka Download Audio (MP3)

An Insidious Drug on the Rise in Anchorage

In Anchorage, use of an insidious drug is on the rise, while treatment programs for addicts are squeezed for funds to treat clients. Ellen Lockyer, APRN – Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Obama Invites Native Americans and Alaska Natives to DC

President Barack Obama is inviting Native American and Alaska Native leaders to meet with him in Washington next month. Leaders from each of the 564 federally recognized tribes will be invited to meet...

Fishermen and Crabbers Worry About Sea Otters

Commercial dive fisherman and crabbers in southeast Alaska are worried about losing crab, urchins, sea cucumbers and clams to what may be an expanding population of sea otters in the region. Joe Viechnicki, KFSK...

Federal Fisheries Meeting Eyes Dramatic Photographs

A Kodiak fisherman presented some dramatic photographs Thursday at the federal fisheries meeting in Anchorage of what was described as an extreme by catch of Tanner crab. Jay Barrett, KMXT – Kodiak Download Audio (MP3)

Gas Methane Up Thanks to Warm Temps, Heavy Rains

A recent study shows unusually warm temperatures in the Arctic and heavy rains in the tropics likely caused a world-wide increase in the greenhouse gas methane. Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC Download Audio (MP3)

Japanese Captain’s Kin Returns to Sitka

The anniversary of an unusual event in the waters near Sitka was commemorated there on Friday. One hundred years ago, a Japanese hunting vessel had wandered off course and was about to be...

Alaska News Nightly: October 12, 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) Juneau Sailor Recovering in Anchorage Hospital Robert Woolsey, KCAW – Sitka A...

CIRI Aiming to Help Railbelt Energy Needs

Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated, or CIRI, an Alaska Native Corporation on Friday added another piece to help fill the long-term energy needs of the Railbelt. It uses Underground Coal Gasification – or UCG,...

Fairbanks Formally Welcomes Back Stryker Brigade

The Stryker Brigade Combat team based out of Ft.Wainwright was formally welcomed home at a ceremony in Fairbanks on Thursday. Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Murkowski and EPA Feuding

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski is in a fight with the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA recently opposed a Murkowski-sponsored amendment, which would’ve weakened the Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Murkowski sent...