AKPM Staff
Legislature considers task force to handle stimulus funding
A bill read into the state Senate today would set up a special task force to deal with the state’s needs and response to the federal economic stimulus money. Alaska is set to...
Mid-size Alaska communities may miss out on stimulus transportation funds
Many of Alaska’s mid-size communities will miss out on some of the transportation money from the massive economic stimulus package. Anchorage will get its money, but communities with between 5,000 and 200,000 residents were...
Senators Murkowski and Begich introduce bill for direction drilling under ANWR
Alaska’s Senators have introduced a bill that would allow directional drilling to tap oil under the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Republican Lisa Murkowski introduced it on the Senate floor this morning with the...
Former K-300 manager indicted on 25 counts
The Former Manager of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Race, Staci Gillilan, has been indicted on 25 criminal counts. Gillilan was arrested last spring and charged with theft involving K300 funds. Her case went...
Legislator requests details of Department of Law’s investigation into price fixing
Anchorage Representative Pete Peterson has requested the Department of Law’s input into the federal investigation of price fixing among ocean shipping companies. Peterson says the ongoing criminal investigation is similar to civil...
100th anniversary of first Alaska National Wildlife Refuge
Today is the 100th anniversary of the first National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Some of the first areas to be added to the system were Bogslof Island near Unalaska, St. Matthew Island, and Walrus...
Stimulus funding may increase broadband Internet service to the bush
The federal stimulus legislation may help rural Alaska upgrade broadband service for faster internet connection, but organizations need to be ready to act quickly.
Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage
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Troopers greet avalanche season with series of safety workshops
Alaska’s avalanche season is underway and Alaska State Troopers are hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of mountain backcountry travel. Beginning tomorrow, troopers are sponsoring avalanche workshops in Seward, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, Glenallen and...
Alaska News Nightly: February 27, 2009
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Board of Game considers expanding predator control
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Alaskans may have been victims of anti-trust violations
The federal government is expanding its investigation of price-fixing schemes, as a former executive with a shipping company heads to federal prison on anti-trust conspiracy charges. The investigation has strengthened a damages...
Governor Palin supports parental consent bills
Governor Palin today gave her public support to two bills in the legislature that would require parental consent before an underage girl could have an abortion. She said she did not want...
UAF to house Ted Steven’s congressional collection
Archives spanning former Senator Ted Steven's 40 year Congressional career are on their way to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The material is being shipped in almost five thousand boxes and weighs in at...
Senator Begich weighs in on rural Veterans’ affairs
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony today on the challenges of caring for veterans in rural parts of the country. Alaska Democrat Mark Begich sits on the committee, and said it’s especially challenging...
Climate change conference taking place in Homer
A two-day climate change conference sponsored by the Alaska Marine Conservation Council is taking place in Homer. By the end of the event, attendees from coastal communities across the state are hoping to finalize...
Anchorage unveils new bear awareness campaign
Outdoor enthusiasts in Anchorage will soon be the target of a new information campaign on bear safety. After a string of severe bear attacks last year on popular trails near the city, wildlife managers...
5 Alaska athletes headed for Hall of Fame
Five Alaska athletes will be inducted into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame tonight at ceremonies in Anchorage, including Juneau Olympic skier Hilary Lindh.
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO - Juneau
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Mistakes costly on Yukon Quest trail this year
A handful of racers are still out on the Yukon Quest trail. Eight of the 29 mushers that started this year’s Yukon Quest have scratched. Most mushers would be thrilled to finish in the...
Alaska News Nightly: February 26, 2009
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Alaskans may have been victims of anti-trust violations
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Senators Murkowski and Begich weigh in on volcano monitoring
Alaska's Senators, along with bloggers and columnists around the country, are criticizing a portion of the Republican response to President Obama's speech last night. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal included funding for volcano monitoring in...
Nome Hospital named a “shovel ready” project
A new hospital in Nome will be one of the first "shovel ready" projects to benefit from the stimulus package. Senator Begich made the announcement yesterday. He says the hospital was one of two...