AKPM Staff
Who done it? Anchorage crime watchers will know
One of the most popular sections of many small Alaska papers is the police blotter, an eye-catching account of the previous week's officer calls and arrests. But until two weeks ago, Anchorage crime...
Palin Admininstration takes on Feds over foreign-flagged vessels
The Palin Administration has submitted comments to the federal government opposing a proposed rule change governing foreign flagged vessels operating in Alaskan waters.
Alec Dickinson, KRBD - Ketechikan
The Power of One: Anchorage resident makes a difference in Ethiopia
A quick stop in Ethiopia a few years ago was life changing for Anchorage resident Catherine Miller. She met a man there who was trying to keep a group of orphans off the streets...
Alaska News Nightly: December 28, 2007
Fairbanks struggles with drunk drivers. Plus, voters may be asked to decide whether the state will have a new crime lab. Those stories and more on tonight's Alaska News Nightly, broadcast statewide...
Justice Alito recuses himself from Exxon Valdez ruling
When the nation's highest court decides the fate of the Exxon Valdez punitive damages case next year, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not be part of the decision. The conservative justice has recused...
State wants feasibility study of gasline spur
The State is requesting proposals for a feasibility study of a gas pipeline spur from Fairbanks to Wasilla. The request is in anticipation of a future main line that would ship North Slope gas...
Sustainable fisheries gaining commercial support
Wal-mart and other large retailers now sell fish from only sustainable fisheries, including a pioneering New England-based company which gets a lot of its fish from Alaska.
Ben Markus, KUAC - Fairbanks
New mortgage oversight law in Alaska's future
A new mortgage loan oversight law goes into effect in Alaska in July of 2008. Alaska is the last state to pass such legislation.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Online PFD application opens on New Years Day
Alaskans who are eligible for a permanent fund dividend can apply online for the 2008 dividend beginning on January 1st.
Mike Mason, KBBI - Homer
Fur Rondy finds new life
Not long ago, Anchorage's Fur Rendevous was on the verge of financial failure and deep in debt. But these day's, the annual winter bash is pretty healthy.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Playing mind games with fish
Lynn Canal fish are being be tricked into thinking that two artificial reefs north of Juneau are the real thing. Trucano Construction just completed the stone reefs off the shore of the Add-ler-shime Lodge....
SHI receives ancient stone artifacts
The SeaAlaska Heritage Institute is the new owner of four ancient stone objects. The items include a bowl, a grinder and an intricately carved seal head. They were donated this week by Ronald Haffner,...
Denise and Samuel Wallace restrospective in Fairbanks
The Museum of the North is currently exhibiting the work of Native American Artists Denise and Samuel Wallace. The exhibit and an accompanying book are a retrospective of more than 20 years of the...
Alaska News Nightly: December 27, 2007
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito chooses to recuse himself from the Exxon Valdez case. Plus, the state asks for proposals for a feasibility study of a gas pipeline spur from Fairbanks to Wasilla....
6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Aleutians
For the second time in a week, the Aleutian Islands have been hit by a large earthquake. Preliminary readings say today's quake had a magnitude of 6.5, and centered near the small island village...
Bison headed for Aleutians
As soon as the weather allows, Umnak Island will have three new residents: a trio of buffalo calves that are expected to boost the island’s profile as a hunting destination.
Charles Homans, KIAL - Unalaska
Southeast longliners willing to work with halibut harvest reductions
Southeast longliners have no plans to oppose the proposed reductions in the halibut harvest when they attend the annual meeting of the International Pacific Halibut Commission in Portland next month. But they are going...
National Catholic Lay Board issues report on sexual abuse
A National Board, appointed by the president to review the Catholic Church’s handling of sexual abuse by clergy has issued a 5-year report. The report looks at accomplishments, unfinished work and challenges related to...
Bringing the work dog back into mushing
Most people associate dog mushing with the long-distance Idiotarod or shorter village races. But one Dillingham resident is trying to revive a Bristol Bay dog sled tradition—the work dog.
Anne Hillman, KDLG - Dillingham
Local chocolatier making a name for himself
As Cordova fishermen scheme up strategies for broadening their markets, a local chocolatier -- who happens to also be a fisherman, is finding that his winter product sells itself.
Amy Bracken, KCHU - Valdez