APRN: Alaska News http://aprn.org Get Alaska statewide news from the stations of the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN). With a central news room in Anchorage and contributing reporters spread across the state, we capture news in the Voices of Alaska and share it with the world. Tune in to your local APRN station in Alaska, visit us online at APRN.ORG or subscribe to the Alaska News podcast right here. These are individual news stories, most of which appear in Alaska News Nightly (available as a separate podcast). Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:00:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Copyright (c)2008 APRN and Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc. webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) webmaster@aprn.org 1440 alaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmer Get Alaska statewide news from the stations of the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN). With a central news room in Anchorage and contributing reporters spread across the state, we capture news in the Voices of Alaska and share it with the world. Tune in t Get Alaska statewide news from the stations of the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN). With a central news room in Anchorage and contributing reporters spread across the state, we capture news in the Voices of Alaska and share it with the world. Tune in to your local APRN station in Alaska, visit us online at APRN.ORG or subscribe to the Alaska News podcast right here. These are individual news stories, most of which appear in Alaska News Nightly (available as a separate podcast). Alaska Public Radio Network No no http://aprn.org/category/news/http://media.akpm.org/images/podcasts/podbadge-news-144.pngaprn.org Copyright (c)2008 APRN and Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc.alaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerNews & Politicswebmaster@aprn.orgAlaska Public Radio Network61.203953-149.814401987265http://www.feedburner.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with Podnova Troopergate report says Governor Palin abused power http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417385463/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/troopergate-report-says-governor-palin-abused-power/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:24:11 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5075 Hordes of international reporters waited more than seven hours today for the release of the investigator Steve Branchflower’s highly anticipated ‘Troopergate’ report. After carefully reviewing the contents of the 200 page document, the legislative council voted unanimously to release it to the public.

Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/troopergate-report-says-governor-palin-abused-power/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/troopergate-report-says-governor-palin-abused-power/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-01.mp3 Judge orders governor to maintain personal e-mails http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417381893/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/judge-orders-governor-to-maintain-personal-e-mails/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:23:15 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5076 A judge has ordered Governor Palin not to destroy any personal e-mails having to do with state business, and to ask her internet provider, Yahoo, to try to retrieve any deleted ones.

Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/judge-orders-governor-to-maintain-personal-e-mails/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/judge-orders-governor-to-maintain-personal-e-mails/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-02.mp3 Colin Powell testifies in support of Ted Stevens http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417381894/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/colin-powell-testifies-in-support-of-ted-stevens/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:22:01 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5077 Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says Alaska Senator Ted Stevens’ reputation for integrity and truth is “sterling.”  The four-star general testified today as a character witness in Stevens’ federal trial.  Alaska’s senior Senator faces seven felony counts of lying on his financial disclosure forms.  He’s accused of taking more than $250,000 in gifts, mostly from oil field services company Veco.

Libby Casey, APRN - Washington, DC

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/colin-powell-testifies-in-support-of-ted-stevens/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/colin-powell-testifies-in-support-of-ted-stevens/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-03.mp3 Navy identifies remains of WWII sub near Kiska http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417380927/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/navy-identifies-remains-of-wwii-sub-near-kiska/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:19:28 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5078 The remains of a World War II submarine, the USS Grunion, have been officially identified by Navy historians. The sub sank near Kiska in the western Aleutian Islands on August 30, 1941. The captain of the ship, Jim Abele left behind his wife and three young sons. But the sons didn’t give up their quest to know what happened to their father.

Anne Hillman, KUCB - Unalaska

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/navy-identifies-remains-of-wwii-sub-near-kiska/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/navy-identifies-remains-of-wwii-sub-near-kiska/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-04.mp3 Fairbanks examines liquified coal as potential fuel source http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417380928/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/fairbanks-examines-liquified-coal-as-potential-fuel-source/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:18:26 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5079 A report shows coal to liquids technology could provide cheaper fuel for Fairbanks.  A Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation commissioned feasibility study done by Hatch Engineering of Canada is out in draft form. FEDCO CEO Jim Dodson says the preliminary document needs some tweaking, but that overall it’s optimistic about local coal to liquids potential.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/fairbanks-examines-liquified-coal-as-potential-fuel-source/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/fairbanks-examines-liquified-coal-as-potential-fuel-source/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-05.mp3 Democrat Chris Tuck’s candidacy comes under fire http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417380929/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/democrat-chris-tucks-candidacy-comes-under-fire/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:17:03 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5080 The State House race for District 29 in Anchorage has taken a legal turn as the Republican party is protesting the right of the Democrat candidate to run.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/democrat-chris-tucks-candidacy-comes-under-fire/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/democrat-chris-tucks-candidacy-comes-under-fire/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-06.mp3 TWIC to become mandatory in February http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/417380930/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/twic-to-become-mandatory-in-february/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:16:10 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5074 A new regulation will go into effect early next year that requires many Alaskans to get something called the “Transportation Worker Identification Credential”.

Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/10/twic-to-become-mandatory-in-february/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/10/twic-to-become-mandatory-in-february/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081010-07.mp3 Prosecution rests its case in Ted Stevens Trial http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416346061/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/prosecution-rests-its-case-in-ted-stevens-trial/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:57:50 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5049 The Government rested its case today against Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens, who is accused of lying about gifts on his financial disclosure forms.  Now it’s the defense attorneys’ turn to make their case to jurors.  They started today with an impressive character witness – and began poking holes in the prosecution’s case.

Libby Casey, APRN - Washington, DC

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/prosecution-rests-its-case-in-ted-stevens-trial/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/prosecution-rests-its-case-in-ted-stevens-trial/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-01.mp3 Alaska Supreme Court refuses to block “Troopergate” findings http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416346063/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/alaska-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-troopergate-findings/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:57:38 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5050 The Supreme court this afternoon refused to block the legislature from releasing the results of an investigation into the firing of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan.

Dave Donaldson, APRN - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/alaska-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-troopergate-findings/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/alaska-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-troopergate-findings/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-02.mp3 Decoy moose tricks poachers in YK Delta http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416346066/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/decoy-moose-tricks-poachers-in-yk-delta/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:57:25 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5051 Two men from the village of Tuluksak are being charged with taking a Moose in a closed season. But the moose they allegedly shot at was not real, but rather a decoy set up by the Alaska State Troopers. It was the first decoy to be used to help enforce hunting laws in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

Shane IVerson, KYUK - Bethel

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/decoy-moose-tricks-poachers-in-yk-delta/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/decoy-moose-tricks-poachers-in-yk-delta/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-03.mp3 State tourism industry leaders meet in Anchorage http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416346068/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/state-tourism-industry-leaders-meet-in-anchorage/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:57:12 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5052 This week more than 600 representatives of Alaska’s tourism industry have gathered in Anchorage to learn new ways to attract visitors in a shaky economy.

Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/state-tourism-industry-leaders-meet-in-anchorage/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/state-tourism-industry-leaders-meet-in-anchorage/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-04.mp3 Coast Guard steps up campaign for early warning from ships in trouble http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416346072/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/coast-guard-steps-up-campaign-for-early-warning-from-ships-in-trouble/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:56:58 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5053 A series of incidents in Alaska waters recently has prompted the Coast Guard to step up its campaign to get vessel skippers and owners to report when something goes wrong at sea.

Jay Barrett, KMXT - Kodiak

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/coast-guard-steps-up-campaign-for-early-warning-from-ships-in-trouble/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/coast-guard-steps-up-campaign-for-early-warning-from-ships-in-trouble/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-05.mp3 Little will run Yukon quest despite losing four dogs in accident http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416331174/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/little-will-run-yukon-quest-despite-losing-four-dogs-in-accident/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:56:47 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5055 Kasilof musher Jon Little says a training accident that killed some of his top dogs will not stop him from running the Yukon Quest.  Little lost 4 dogs and had a 5th badly injured late last month when a team being run by a friend, pulled onto the Sterling Highway and was struck by a car.  Little says he’s beginning to get over the accident and is not giving up on the Yukon Quest.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/little-will-run-yukon-quest-despite-losing-four-dogs-in-accident/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/little-will-run-yukon-quest-despite-losing-four-dogs-in-accident/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-06.mp3 Barrow mourns the loss of Arnold Brower Sr. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416331266/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/barrow-mourns-the-loss-of-arnold-brower-sr/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:56:29 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5056 A community elder, whaling captain and North Slope Borough leader is being remembered for his great contributions to his community.

Janelle Everett, KBRW - Barrow

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/barrow-mourns-the-loss-of-arnold-brower-sr/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/barrow-mourns-the-loss-of-arnold-brower-sr/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-07.mp3 Former KCAW program director passes away http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/416331277/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/former-kcaw-program-director-passes-away/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:56:11 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5054 Public radio in Alaska lost a dear friend and colleague last weekend.  Steve Will, lately the program director of KCAW in Sitka, died Sunday from injuries he sustained in a bike accident about six weeks ago.

Robert Woolsey, KCAW - Sitka

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/09/former-kcaw-program-director-passes-away/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/09/former-kcaw-program-director-passes-away/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081009-08.mp3 State Supreme Court hears “Troopergate” arguments http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415360341/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/state-supreme-court-hears-troopergate-arguments/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:23:05 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5030 The state Supreme Court is hearing arguments this afternoon on whether the legislature’s ‘troopergate’ investigation should continue.The justices have said they will make their decision by tomorrow afternoon. The report by Special investigator Steve Branchflower is expected to be given to the legislative council on Friday.

Dave Donaldson, APRN - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/state-supreme-court-hears-troopergate-arguments/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/state-supreme-court-hears-troopergate-arguments/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-01.mp3 Judge decides not to dismiss case against Ted Stevens http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415360343/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/judge-decides-not-to-dismiss-case-against-ted-stevens/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:22:33 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5031 Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled this afternoon not to dismiss the case against Senator Ted Stevens.  But there will be penalties for government prosecutors, who the judge said used evidence they knew to be false.

Libby Casey, APRN - Washington, DC

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/judge-decides-not-to-dismiss-case-against-ted-stevens/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/judge-decides-not-to-dismiss-case-against-ted-stevens/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-02.mp3 Coeur d’Alene rejects call for talks http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415349342/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/coeur-d%e2%80%99alene-rejects-call-for-talks/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:21:16 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5032 The Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation has rejected a call for talks aimed at reviving a mine-waste plan the company abandoned last month. The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council invited the Kensington Mine’s owners and federal regulators to resolve their differences yesterday.

John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/coeur-d%e2%80%99alene-rejects-call-for-talks/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/coeur-d%e2%80%99alene-rejects-call-for-talks/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-03.mp3 Petersburg’s public cold storage breaks even http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415349346/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/petersburg%e2%80%99s-public-cold-storage-breaks-even/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:20:45 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5033 Petersburg’s public cold storage broke even and then some last fiscal year. In its second year of operation, The Petersburg Economic Development Council facility has also attracted some new customers. And, despite a poor pink salmon return, the cold storage kept its blast freezers busy with chums for several weeks this summer.

Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/petersburg%e2%80%99s-public-cold-storage-breaks-even/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/petersburg%e2%80%99s-public-cold-storage-breaks-even/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-05.mp3 Iditarod champion Lance Mackey gets dose of stardom on national TV http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415348007/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/iditarod-champion-lance-mackey-gets-dose-of-stardom-on-national-tv/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:19:41 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5034 Reigning Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion Lance Mackey of Fairbanks is in New York City to promote the Discovery channels new TV series on the last great race.  Mackey is one of 6 mushers profiled in the 6 part reality show.  Mackey describes the intense coverage of last year’s Iditarod by Discovery as a “worth while distraction”.

Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/iditarod-champion-lance-mackey-gets-dose-of-stardom-on-national-tv/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/iditarod-champion-lance-mackey-gets-dose-of-stardom-on-national-tv/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-06.mp3 Nobel Laureate Michael Schlesinger visits Alaska http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415348009/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/nobel-laureate-michael-schlesinger-visits-alaska/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:19:15 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5035 Nobel Laureate and Atmospheric Scientist, Michael Schlesinger, recently made the rounds in Alaska.  He spoke in Homer yesterday about climate change, and its causes and repercussions. The University of Illinois professor is a contributor to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which won the 2007 Nobel Prize.

Emily Schwing, KBBI - Homer

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/nobel-laureate-michael-schlesinger-visits-alaska/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/nobel-laureate-michael-schlesinger-visits-alaska/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-07.mp3 Daughter of Alaska Ranger captain seeks on closure on her father’s life http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/415348012/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/daughter-of-alaska-ranger-captain-seeks-on-closure-on-her-fathers-life/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:19:00 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5036 Captain Eric Peter Jacobsen was amongst the five who died when the Alaska Ranger sank last Easter in the Bering Sea. Since that day, his daughter Karen has been on a journey to find out more about the father she was only just beginning to know.

Anne Hillman, KIAL - Unalaska

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/08/daughter-of-alaska-ranger-captain-seeks-on-closure-on-her-fathers-life/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/08/daughter-of-alaska-ranger-captain-seeks-on-closure-on-her-fathers-life/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081008-08.mp3 Jurors hear tapes of Ted Stevens’ scheming friends http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/414378268/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/07/jurors-hear-tapes-of-ted-stevens-scheming-friends/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:28:13 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5012 Friends of Senator Ted Stevens schemed to manipulate a home repair bill so Stevens wouldn’t have to pay for it.  That’s what jurors heard in a recording played in court today during Senator Stevens’ trial.

Libby Casey, APRN - Washington, DC

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/07/jurors-hear-tapes-of-ted-stevens-scheming-friends/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/07/jurors-hear-tapes-of-ted-stevens-scheming-friends/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081007-01.mp3 Congressional debates kick off at UAA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/aprn-news/~3/414378270/ http://aprn.org/2008/10/07/congressional-debates-kick-off-at-uaa/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:27:41 +0000 webmaster@aprn.org (Alaska Public Radio Network) http://aprn.org/?p=5013 The four major candidates for Congressional seats discussed a wide range of issues last night at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Dave Donaldson, APRN - Anchorage

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]]> http://aprn.org/2008/10/07/congressional-debates-kick-off-at-uaa/feed/ noAlaska Public Radio NetworkAlaska Public Radio Networkalaska,news,aprn,ann,public,radio,network,anchorage,bethel,fairbanks,juneau,dillingham,nome,barrow,galena,valdez,cordova,wrangell,petersburg,ketchikan,haines,skagway,chevak,whitehorse,tok,glenallen,gakona,yukon,denali,talkeetna,wasilla,palmerhttp://aprn.org/2008/10/07/congressional-debates-kick-off-at-uaa/http://media.aprn.org/2008/ann-20081007-02.mp3 Alaska Public Radio NetworknonadultGet Alaska statewide news from the stations of the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN). With a central news room in Anchorage and contributing reporters spread across the state, we capture news in the Voices of Alaska and share it with the world. Tune in t