AKPM Staff
Immigrants Drivers Licenses Challenged
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Anchorage Republican Bob Lynn opened hearings Thursday to limit immigrants’ rights to an Alaska drivers license. His attempts to usher through a similar, but more complex, bill last...
Experiment Harnesses Solar Wind
Jacob Resneck, KMXT – Kodiak
A NASA experiment sent from the Kodiak Launch Complex and given up for lost has suddenly started functioning, exciting many in the space community.
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Group Requests Documents Regarding Rep. Young Investigation
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
A non-profit organization that goes after government corruption has requested the Justice Department’s records of its investigation of Alaska Representative Don Young. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics ...
Event Connects Homeless with Services, Supplies
Joaqlin Estus, KNBA – Anchorage
About 50 organizations and 200 volunteers hosted a one-day event called “Project Homeless Connect” yesterday at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage. The project offers access to organizations...
Native Group Confident in Progress
Photo and Story by Libby Casey, APRN – Anchorage
The President of the country’s largest group representing Alaska Natives and American Indians says they have fresh momentum, and are at the dawn of...
Chena Hot Springs Seeks to Expand
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A proposed land sale could spur major new development at Chena Hot Springs. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports from Fairbanks, entrepreneur and geothermal energy pioneer Bernie Karl...
Solo Climber Abandons McKinley Attempt
Diana Haecker, KTNA – Talkeetna
For the better part of January, mountaineering aficionados kept an eye on the progress of Minnesota climber Lonnie Dupre who tried to summit Mount McKinley solo. But Mother...
Alaska News Nightly: January 27, 2011
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Lawmakers Consider Extending Legislative Session
Casey Kelly, KTOO - Juneau
Some Alaska...
The Alaska Fisheries Report with Jay Barrett
Jay Barrett, KMXT-Kodiak
Coming up this week, we have more indication on seafood’s value to the state, a Homer-based crew is safe after taking on water and going aground and how deep will the...
Johansen Vows to Fight Recall Efforts
Maria Dudzak, KRBD – Ketchikan
A Ketchikan lawmaker says he will “vigorously fight” an effort by fellow Republicans to recall him. In a statement Monday, state Representative Kyle Johansen said a recall...
Jury Finalized for Waterman Trial
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Jury selection was finalized this morning in case of the state of Alaska versus Rachelle Waterman. The young woman from Craig is accused of conspiracy and murder...
Galena Deals With Aftermath of Fire Claiming School Shop Facility
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Galena is dealing with the aftermath of a weekend fire that burned a school shop facility. Sidney Huntington School Assistant Superintendent Chris Reitan says the two-story building,...
Commission Recommends Pacific Walrus be Listed as Threatened or Endangered
Associated Press
The federal Marine Mammal Commission has recommended that Pacific walrus be listed as threatened or endangered. The commission oversees marine mammal conservation policies carried out by federal agencies. The three-member...
Alaska Halibut Fisherman Facing Quota Cuts
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK – Petersburg
Big quota cuts are on the table for Alaska fishermen again as the International Pacific Halibut Commission is meeting in Victoria, British Columbia this week.
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Lodge Owner Banned from Further Guiding in Alaska
Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage
A District Court Judge has sentenced a Wasilla Lodge owner to jail time, heavy fines, confiscations and banned him from ever guiding again in Alaska.
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Dillingham School Makes Finals of National Science, Environment Contest
Mike Mason, KDLG – Dillingham
A local public school in the Bristol Bay region has made the finals of a nationwide science and environment contest.
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Gebhardt Wins Kuskokwim 300
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
Paul Gebhardt of Kasilof led 20 teams to the finish line of the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race on Sunday.
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Despite Scratching, Kusko 300 Racer Still a Hero in Aniak
Shane Iverson, KYUK – Bethel
There was only one racer to scratch in this year’s K300. Louie Ambrose of St. Michael never made it to the finish line. The musher wants to...
Yukon Quest, Quest 300 Mushers Prepare for Upcoming Race
Emily Schwing, KUAC – Fairbanks
Food and supplies for the 1,000 mile Yukon Quest, and the shorter Quest 300, are being sent out are being sent out for the upcoming sled dog ...
Alaska News Nightly: January 24, 2011
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Johansen Vows to Fight Recall Efforts
Maria Dudzak, KRBD –...