AKPM Staff
Fort Richardson soldier killed in Iraq
The Department of Defense today announced the death of another Fort Richardson soldier serving in Iraq. 27-year old 1st Lieutenant Thomas M. Martin of Ward, Arkansas, died yesterday of wounds suffered when his unit...
Crab season opens, but boats remain tied up in Dutch Harbor
The Bristol Bay red king crab season opened today, but like last year, the majority of the fleet is still tied up in Dutch Harbor, waiting for their proxies in Seattle to agree on...
Southeast group pushing for Alaska's first tribal college
There are 32 tribal colleges in the United States. Credited with getting more Native Americans and Alaska Natives into post-secondary education, tribal colleges are federally designated and eligible for specially earmarked funds. States like...
Grand Camp focusing on health, cancer treatment and economics
Southeast Alaska’s oldest Native organization will continue its focus on health issues during the next year. That includes a push for a regional cancer treatment center. Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood leaders say they’ll...
Alaska Natives not sharing in national cancer death rate reductions
A report out today says cancer death rates are dropping significantly in the U.S. but not for Alaska Natives and American Indians in the Plains states.chorage initiative that’s been named one of the best...
S.J. College in trouble with state commission over teaching cost transfers
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) has initiated a complaint against Sheldon Jackson College for failing to pay its share of scholarship funding and other expenses incurred as part an ongoing "teach-out." The...
Southeast United Way developing nonprofit Board leadership
Across the country, nonprofit organizations face a serious leadership shortage. Juneau is no different. United Way of Southeast Alaska hopes to address that need with its new 10-day training program that prepares individuals to...
Alaska News Nightly: October 15, 2007
Tom Anderson, the first of several former Alaska legislators to be convicted on corruption charges, received his prison sentence today. Meanwhile Ted Stevens is raising lots of money for the 2008 election, cancer rates...
Web Extra: Anderson confession in federal court
Tom Anderson appeared for sentencing in federal court today following his July conviction on bribery, conspiracy and money laundering charges.
In this nearly 6-minute address to the court, Anderson acknowledges his crimes, the "error of...
Breaking News: Tom Anderson sentenced to 5 years in prison
Former state legislator Tom Anderson was sentenced in federal court today to a 5-year prison term for his July conviction on 7 counts of bribery, extortion and money laundering.
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Preview: Talk of Alaska — Tue, Oct 16
Coming up Tuesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. on Talk of Alaska...
Do you know where your money is? Most people do not. If your money went into a bank, the bank may have loaned...
AK: Learning
This week we're hitting the books... and the buttons, the gears, the binoculars, too. We'll learn the ABCs and 123s of producing your own news show, rebuilding your own diesel engine and tracking your...
Kohring lawyer claims FBI misconduct will lead to case dismissal
A lawyer for Vic Kohring says he intends to ask a federal judge to dismiss the case against him, and cites new evidence of possible misconduct by the FBI.
Kohring aims to file for case...
Exxon Valdez case hits U.S. Supreme Court this month
The next few weeks will determine whether the long-running legal fight over punitive damages from the Exxon Valdez oil spill will come to an end -- or enter another round in the nation's highest...
Walrus hauling out on Barrow beaches, apparently waiting for sea ice
Many residents in Barrow are getting an up-close look at an unusual sight in the area -- walrus coming ashore to haul out and rest.
Janelle Everett, KBRW - Barrow
Could fruit trees bloom in the Interior?
Researchers in Fairbanks are trying to identify fruit trees that grow best in the Interior. University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service forester Bob Wheeler says the project is aimed at finding apple and other...
Alaska cod and flatfish fisheries seek sustainability seal of approval
A pair of Alaska fisheries will be seeking Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification at the same time. The MSC label recognizes fisheries that are sustainable and responsibly managed.
Casey Kelly, KMXT - Kodiak
Juneau office building mold dispute continues after repairs
Most workers have returned to their offices in Juneau's Department of Labor building after months of repair work on the leaky structure. Management at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development say it's healthy...
Ferry advisors push for more service, not necessarily more money
The state's Marine Transportation Advisory Board voted this week to ask for ferry service increase of about 5%. But they didn't ask for a bigger state subsidy. The state's ferry chief doubts he can...
Juneau hospital opens rooftop parking for airborne ambulances
A rooftop heliport is now in service at Juneau's Bartlett Regional Hospital. It completes Bartlett's new addition and is considered a major link to better healthcare in northern Southeast Alaska.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau