AKPM Staff
"Ice Crystals" documents Meth use in MatSu schools
A young documentary filmmaker is highlighting the Meth problem in the Mat-Su Valley with a film called "Ice Crystals." 19 year old Eirin Strikland is a 2006 graduate of Palmer High School. He made...
Yukon Quest loses its race marshall – for the second time
For the second time this season, the Yukon Quest’s race marshal has quit. Trapper Creek musher Joe May resigned this month for what Quest officials are calling “personal reasons.” May, a veteran of both...
Alaska News Nightly: January 17, 2008
A US House committee hearing highlights disagreement over Polar bear listing. With elections looming later in the year, Don Young takes stock of his chances. And a Vietnam vet from Fairbanks is awarded the...
Legislators talk up smarter crime fighting
The Legislature today opened this year’s session with a major push toward reducing crime in the state.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
Federal gun laws updated; will Alaska increase its participation?
The National Instant Check System (NICS) is a database designed to keep guns out of the hands of felons and people with defined mental health problems who are found to be a danger to...
New mine safety bill passes U.S. House
Today the U.S. House narrowly approved (214-199) a bill to beef up mine safety, even though a big overhaul of safety measures was enacted less than two years ago. Congressman Don Young was among...
'Dolphin' runs aground, spills oil and fuel
Early this morning the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a vessel that ran aground 30 miles southwest of Wrangell. The M/V Dolphin is a 174-foot fishing tender.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangell
Cruise lines want more Alaskan produce on tourist plates
Representatives of Princess and 8 other cruise lines are in discussions with the State Department of Agriculture and Alaskan growers to find ways to serve local produce in their ships and lodges.
Amy Bracken, KCHU...
Southcentral Foundation mourns loss of long-time Native leader
A memorial service is planned for Friday for Southcentral Foundation board member Sophia Chase and her family. Chase, along with her husband Allan and 16-year old granddaughter Melissa Pike, were killed Saturday in a...
Fairbanks experiencing toxic mold growth
A highly toxic mold is showing up in some Fairbanks area homes. Local indoor air quality expert Bill Reynolds says he’s detected the mold in several houses where he’s conducted assessments this winter.
Dan Bross,...
Eagle residents uneasy with proposed dust control project
A group of Eagle residents are protesting a road dust control project. With funding from the Denali Commission, the State Department of Transportation plans to coat about 3 miles of gravel road in the...
Juneau's Red Dog Saloon set to re-open with new owners
After more than 30 years, the Red Dog Saloon in Juneau is changing hands. The Gold-Rush-era-style saloon is now closed. The new owners say they hope to reopen year-round on March 1.
Weld Royal, KTOO...
Alaska News Nightly: January 16, 2008
On the first full day of the 2008 Legislative session, lawmakers focus on crime statistics and what to do about them. Meanwhile Fairbanks residents battle toxic mold while Eagle residents protest a project to...
Alaska Legislature begins 2008 Session
The legislative session began this afternoon. Members only have ninety days to finish their routine work – but a special session to deal with a gas line project on the North Slope is also...
Governor gives yearly report on the health of the state
Governor Sarah Palin delivered her state of the state address this afternoon to the House and Senate.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
No reprieve for Pete Kott
A judge has denied the request of Pete Kott to push back the date he will have to report to federal prison. The convicted former legislator will now have to begin serving his six-year...
Crowley to run Ocean Ranger program
State environmental officials have chosen Crowley Marine Services to run the Ocean Rangers Program. Barring a formal protest, the Florida-based corporation will run Alaska’s newest cruise-ship pollution monitoring plan.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Haida language classes now on Internet
After years of offering class-room based language classes, SeaAlaska Heritage Institute, or SHI, is now offering for the first time a web-based native language course in southeast Alaska.
Lisa Phu, KSTK - Wrangel
Copper Basin 300 brings the unexpected
The Copper Basin 300 sled dog race came to an end today after 22 of the 26 teams mushed into downtown Glennallen. Allen Moore was the first to cross the finish line yesterday afternoon,...
Rasmuson Foundation awards grant to library
The Rasmuson Foundation announced it was awarding nearly $4.5 million to Anchorage's public libraries yesterday. But portions of the grant come with a stipulation--the community must prove that it really supports the libraries.
Len Anderson,...