AKPM Staff
New Anchorage road should ease traffic concerns
Elmore Road in Anchorage is providing a different way for commuters to connect the south and north parts of the city.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: December 17, 2007
Anchorage skier Kikkan Randall made skiing history this weekend with a World Cup win in Russia. Plus, scientists document the disturbing affects of ocean acidification. Those stories and more on tonight's Alaska News Nightly,...
AK: Keeping Up with the Joneses
This week we're Keeping Up With the Joneses. From the legend of Sea Otter Jones to the adventures of a modern-day frontierswoman named Joan. Plus, how 'jonesing' for Alaska led one man to build...
New law helps Exxon Valdez spill plaintiffs
The U.S. Senate today passed tax legislation that is designed to help fishermen who are plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez punitive damage case currently in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lori Townsend, APRN -...
Pilot retirement age increased by government
Pilots can stay on the job 5 more years under a new federal law. Yesterday, President George Bush signed a bill raising the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from age 60 to 65.
Lori...
A look at the life of Thomas Stewart
Alaska Constitutional Convention secretary Thomas Stewart was nearly finished with a history on the making of the convention when he died Wednesday.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
Sitka herring fishery set at highest level ever
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska calls the commercial quota “shocking”, and predicts it will jeopardize the subsistence herring egg harvest.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, KCAW - Sitka
Foxes test positive for rabies on North Slope
The North Slope Borough Health Department has issued a quarantine for two communities after foxes there tested positive for rabies.
Janelle Everett, KBRW - Barrow
Seattle couple quests toward Aleutian island
Last June, Bretwood Higman and Erin McKittrick started out on a walk. A half a year later they still haven't reached their destination: the Aleutian Island of Unimak.
Amy Bracken, KCHU - Valdez
Alaska News Nightly: December 14, 2007
Legislation that passed in the U.S. Senate today will help fishermen who are plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez punitive damage case. Plus, an Alaska Airlines pilot welcomes a new federal law that will allow...
Study shows sea lice killing wild salmon
Fish farms are wiping out wild salmon runs in British Columbia. The culprit is a parasite known as sea lice.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Senate passes key energy bill
The U.S. Senate passed energy legislation today that will require passenger vehicles to reach an average fuel efficiency of 35 miles per gallon by the year 2020.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Alaska statehood pioneer dies
Thomas Stewart was secretary of the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He passed away last night at a Juneau hospital from complications of pneumonia.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
Fairbanks soldier recipient of high honor
A Fort Wainwright soldier has received the Army’s second highest award for valor. Army brass assembled yesterday to present the Distinguished Service Cross to Stryker Brigade Sergeant Gregory Williams.
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Agency looks to protect elderly following assault
The State Department of Health and Social Services is considering revising its regulations on licensing and training requirements for adult care and assisted living facilities.
John Hunt, KHNS - Haines
Tainted meningitis vaccine reaches Alaska
Nearly a million doses of a common children’s vaccine were recalled this week due to contamination concerns. Some of the recalled vaccine was shipped to Alaska, but state officials say it wasn't distributed.
Deanna Garrison,...
Mat Su railroad spur one step closer
Matanuska Susitna Borough assembly members have approved a resolution which focuses attention on the economic and social issues related to the project.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Wasilla
Kodiak museum receives huge gift
Kodiak’s Alutiiq Museum announced today that it has received a $1 million gift from the Rasmuson Foundation.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Anchorage to impound cars driven by those with excessive unpaid fines
Anchorage residents will have to be more careful about loaning out their vehicles after last night's Assembly meeting.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: December 13, 2007
A new study shows fish farms in British Columbia are on the verge of wiping out wild salmon runs. Plus, a Fort Wainwright soldier recieves the Army's second highest award. Those stories and more...