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Earth Day Tips on Saving Energy

It’s Earth Day today and Chris Rose, the Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Alaska Project or REAP, has  some tips on saving energy. Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage Download Media (MP3)

Cardiology Unit Opens at Fairbanks Memorial

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital opened a new cardiology clinic today, the latest addition to the Porter Heart Center that’s under development. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Ocean Energy Draws Closer Look for Replacing Diesel

Some coastal Alaska communities are looking at ocean energy to supplement or replace costly diesel-driven generators. Tom Banse, Northwest News Network Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: April 22, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska New category and you can subscribe to APRN's news feeds via email, podcast and RSS. Download Audio (MP3) Alaska's National Parks Receive Boost from Stimulus Libby Casey, APRN -...

Legislators Look Back on 90-day Session

When the legislature adjourned Sunday night with no special session in sight, lawmakers had a chance to look back on the first year they have met the voters’ instructions to complete their work in...

Juneau’s New Senator Wants New Office Building for Capital

A 45 million dollar state office building for downtown Juneau is now a capital city priority for next year’s legislative session. And Juneau’s new senator says he’s ready to carry it through the senate. Rosemary...

Two Seal Hunters Found on Ice Flows

Two lost seal hunters were found after spending a night on ice flows. Shane Iverson, KYUK - Bethel Download Audio (MP3)

Some Collectors Often Ignore Debtors’ Rights

Because of the economy, some Alaskans may be receiving letters and phone calls from debt collectors. Alaska Legal Services Corporation Consumer Credit Counseling of Alaska Alaska Law Help National Consumer Law Center National Association of Consumer Advocates Len Anderson,...

DOD Launches New Program to Combat Sexual Assault

April is sexual assault awareness month and the Department of Defense has launched a new program called Our Strength is for Defending. United States Department of Defense: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Lori Townsend, APRN -...

Warming Trends Pose Travel Warnings

Alaskans are advised to be wary heading into the mountains as the weather continues to warm. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Kodiak Celebrates Return of the Gray Whales

The Gray Whales have returned to Alaska waters. Kodiak has a festival every year to welcome the Grays as they swim by on their journey from Baja California to the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Erik...

Federal Biologists Warn of Pesticide’s Effect on Salmon

Federal biologists say three pesticides commonly used in agricultural crops threaten the survival of many Pacific salmon and steelhead listed as threatened or endangered in the West. The Associated Press Download Audio (MP3)

Infection Delays Coho Hatchery

A naturally-occurring bacterial infection has delayed the opening of a new coho hatchery in Sitka. Robert Woolsey,  KCAW - Sitka Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: April 21, 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) Legislators Look Back on 90-day Session Dave Donaldson, APRN -...

Court Halts Offshore Drilling Plans

A federal appeals court today put a stop to the Bush administration’s off shore lease plan that would have allowed oil and gas exploration and development over millions of acres of the Outer Continental...

Recession Takes Big Bite Out of State Tourism

Alaska tourism businesses are bracing for a rough season. With start up about a month out, it’s clear that the recession will have a big impact on visitor numbers. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio...

Lawmakers Approach Session Deadline

The legislature is still on track to adjourn by Sunday night. And as the House and Senate go into the final weekend of work, members are either involved in intense negotiations over a few...

Rural Residents Push for Investigation of High Fuel Delivery Costs

The City of Bethel is asking the State’s Attorney Generals office to look for anti-trust violations in Western Alaska. The Bethel City Council is concerned that there is a lack of competition in the...

Forum Describes Lack of Support for Bush Sexual Violence Victims

Coinciding with the latest report on sexual violence in Anchorage, various groups battling the problem gathered at a public forum this week to compare their individual efforts and challenges, including those that reach beyond...

Mud Slinging Continues at Electric Association

An ugly situation at Matanuska Electric Association got a little uglier this week, as utility board members prepared to fire a long term general manager. As APRN’s Ellen Lockyer reports, mud slinging and negative...