AKPM Staff
Conference evaluates railbelt power demands
Power utility executives from the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks are meeting in Anchorage for a two-day technical conference aimed at meeting future energy needs in the Railbelt. Potential power sources like coal and wind...
Works ceases at Galore Creek mine
Mining companies are halting work on the Galore creek min project in British Colombia near Wrangell. The mine was being developed by Novagold resources and Teck Cominco. The suspension was primarily due to higher...
State releases latest visitor numbers
Numbers released by the State show 1.9 million visitors came to Alaska during a 12-month period beginning in April 2006. Alaska Tourism and film development manager Caryl McConkie says the numbers only show a...
New survey goes fishing
Biologists with the Alaska department of Fish and Game are mailing out hundreds of surveys to sport fishing guide businesses this week as part of a continuing effort to better understand the economic impact...
Flu Awareness Season kicks off
State health officials gathered at a mall in Anchorage this afternoon to kick-off Flu Shot Awareness Season. About a dozen nurses were on hand to give out free flu-shots.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
New online venture strives to perserve Tlingit language
Everybody talks about the weather, but not many people do it in Tlingit. That could change a bit with some new online learning tools produced in Juneau.
John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau
Century-old baidarka in Kodiak
Kodiak’s Baranov Museum is working to keep a unique artifact afloat: a 25-foot long, three-hole, seal skin baidarka, estimated to be about 100 years old.
Kelly Casey, KMXT - Kodiak
Alaska News Nightly: November 26, 2007
Government scientists evaluate extent of ice melt in Alaska; Conoco Phillips backs away from upgrade to North Slope facility, and a 100-year-old baidarka gets tender loving care in Kodiak. Those stories and more...
AK: Crossed Signals & Miscommunication
This week on AK, we get our signals crossed. We'll hear about some bears who were being sent some very mixed signals and learn ways to bridge the gap between the deaf community and...
Young moves to YouTube to connect with young (or Young) voters
As it turns out, an old Alaska political dog can learn new tricks. Congressman Don Young has joined the ranks of politicians using YouTube to connect with constituents and voters.
Visit Don Young's official YouTube...
Black Friday: 1; Family Budget: 0
Today was Black Friday, the traditional post-Thanksgiving start to the holiday shopping season. In Anchorage, at least one store opened at 4:00 a.m. and several others unlocked their doors at 5:00. Irresistible bargains produced...
Alaska-based missile defense installations and tests delayed
The Missile Defense Agency had planned to install a temporary radar tracking system in Juneau last month. But the agency says the installation, and the next anti-missile test, have been delayed until at least...
Entrepreneuring artists using grants and holidays to boost sales
The season of gift-giving has arrived, and with it an abundance of opportunities for Alaskan artisans to market their wares. Two Sitka entrepreneurs got a boost this holiday season with significant grant awards from...
Just one Hollywood writer on strike… in Alaska
Hollywood screenwriter Dave Hunsaker works in his Juneau home office.
Most screenwriters striking against movie and TV studios live in industry hubs, such as Los Angeles or New York City. But one, and only...
Wind, rain and wet snow shutdown holiday skiing at Alyeska
Alyeska Resort has plenty of snow, but won't be open for business this weekend. The Girdwood ski destination has been inundated with heavy rain and wet snow this week.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Alaska News Nightly: November 23, 2007
It's "Black Friday" today and we bring retail shopping scenes from Anchorage plus online video from Don Young. Meanwhile Alaskans looking for holiday weekend skiing at Alyeska can forget it and anti-missile tests over...
Governor seeks statewide feedback on how to spend new oil revenue
Governor Sarah Palin is seeking the public's input on what Alaska should do with the extra revenue that will be generated by the state's new oil tax plan.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Bobrick prepares for sentencing
It's looking like convicted former-lobbyist Bill Bobrick will spend roughly 1 full year in prison. Bobrick will be sentenced early next week. He's the man who funneled bribes to convicted former-lawmaker Tom Anderson, and...
Drunk-driving fatalities down in Alaska
Drunk driving deaths in Alaska are continuing a downward trend. Compared with other states with similar populations such as North Dakota and Wyoming, Alaska was significantly lower.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
Oil spill in the Tongass Narrows
Clean-up crews are on the scene of an oil spill that occurred this morning in the Tongass narrows across from Ketchikan International Airport. The spill occurred when a container of a soil and petroleum...