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Herring Fishery Off to Possible Late Start

The Togiak Herring Fishery may be getting off to a bit of a late start this year. Adam Kane, KDLG - Dillingham Download Media (MP3)

Familiar Political Faces Show for ComFish Dinner

Some familiar political faces were seen at ComFish Alaska's dinner held at the Golden Anchor on the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Kodiak last night. Erik Wander, KDLG - Kodiak Download Media (MP3)

Alaska Nightly News: April 24, 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 Media (MP3) Alaska Legislators Talk Shop in DC Libby Casey, APRN - Washington...

TransCanada Requests Status with Federal Energy Commission

TransCanada today (Thursday) took the formal step of requesting status with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — or FERC. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau Download Media (MP3)

Democrats in Congress Push to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Democrats in Congress continued their push today (Thurs) ofan energy bill that would cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and develop renewable energy. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC Download Media (MP3)

Indigenous Groups Poised to Release Plan on Climate Change

The Indigenous People’s Global summit on Climate Change continued today in Anchorage as the group moves toward tomorrow’s release of a declaration and action plan. Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage Download Media (MP3)

Mat Su Wondering about Stimulus Money for Alaska

There’s more questions than answers about the stimulus money that may or may not come Alaska’s way. Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage Download Media (MP3)

Southeast Alaska May Have Seen Economy Improve Last Year

With some notable exceptions, the overall economy of Southeast Alaska may have improved in the last year. Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka Download Media (MP3)

Fire Breaks Out in Alaska Marine Lines Office Trailer

A fire broke out yesterday (Wednesday) in the Alaska Marine Lines office trailer in Kake. Rebecca Sheir, KTOO -Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Anchorage to Use Stimulus Money to Reduce Energy Costs

In Anchorage, Acting Mayor Matt Claman commemorated Earth Day by announcing the municipality would use a federal stimulus grant to reduce the city’s energy costs. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Wildfire Season Could be Slow this Summer

Alaska’s wildfire season is expected to be slow this summer. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Kenai Assembly Gives Itself More Authority Over Borough Attorney

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly has given itself more authority over the hiring and firing of the borough attorney. Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer. Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: April 23, 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) TransCanada Requests Status with Federal Energy Commission Dave Donaldson, APRN...

Alaska’s National Parks Receive Boost from Stimulus

Alaska’s National Parks will receive more than 21 million dollars from the Economic Recovery Act. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C. Download Audio (MP3)

Commerce Secretary Seeking Comment on Halibut Fleet

The Secretary of Commerce is taking public comment on a proposed rule that would establish a limited-entry system for the guided sport halibut fleet in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska. Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka Download Audio...

Anchorage Crime Rates Falls in 2008

The Anchorage Police Department has released a preliminary report for 2008 showing the city’s overall crime rate fell to the lowest level since 1980. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Conference Spotlights Traditional Knowledge of Climate

Participants at the indigenous people’s global summit on climate change, say traditional knowledge has a critical role to play in dealing with the warming planet. Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Planes Resume Landing in Petersburg

Planes are landing again in Petersburg after a month-long shutdown of the runway ended on schedule today. Joe Viechnicki, KSTK - Wrangell Download Audio (MP3)

New Senior Housing Delayed in Fairbanks

Ground breaking for new senior housing in Fairbanks is being delayed due to a funding shortfall. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Media (MP3)