AKPM Staff
Alaska Legislature presses Attorney General over ‘Troopergate’
The legislative and executive branches of the State today looked for ways to improve relations after the turbulent altercations of last fall over the so-called "Troopergate" investigation into the firing of Public Safety Commissioner...
Alaska delegation weighs in on stimulus package
The U.S. House passed a major economic stimulus package tonight, even though every Republican voted against it. The stimulus bill would fund more than $819 billion of projects and tax cuts. The Senate is...
Sexual abuse victims want to sue the Vatican
Sex abuse claimants suing the Fairbanks Catholic Diocese want to go after the Vatican. A motion filed on behalf of 285 victims asks the judge presiding over the Fairbanks Diocese bankruptcy case, to make...
School in Kalskag burns down
A village school 100 miles upriver of Bethel was totaled today by a fire.
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel
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Senator Begich questions Defense Secretary about missile defense
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he believes the Missile Defense System (MDS) is a significant part of America's protection plan. Gates testified yesterday before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Democratic Senator Mark Begich asked...
State grants extension of moose season near Emmonak
An Emergency request to extend the moose hunting season near Emmonak has been granted. The Alaska Board of Game and the Federal Subsistence Board decided yesterday to open up the lower Yukon for an...
‘Homeless Connect’ gives a hand to the homeless
For 5 hours yesterday, hundreds of Anchorage's homeless and near-homeless came to the Egan Civic and Convention Center for a temporary "one stop shop" of a wide range of services.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage
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U.S. House votes against delay in DTV deadline
The U.S. House voted today to not delay the national switch to digital television (DTV). The "DTV Delay Act" failed to get a needed two-thirds majority in a special vote. The measure would have...
Alaska News Nightly: January 28, 2009
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Alaska Legislature presses Attorney General over 'Troopergate'
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Washington Post reports formation of Palin PAC
A political action committee has been formed around Alaska’s governor Sarah Palin. Called SarahPac, the group says it will raise money for local and national political candidates who share the governor’s ideas and goals...
Legislature wrestles with rural Alaska fuel crisis
Emmonak’s state senator Donny Olson is predicting quick legislative action to help people meet the high cost of fuel in rural Alaska. But that optimism is not shared by other rural lawmakers.
Lori Townsend, APRN...
Canada to map Arctic Ocean seabed
Canada will soon undertake its most ambitious effort yet to map the arctic ocean seabed. Canada has until 2013 to submit its claim under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea....
Coast Guard looks to Nome for growing Arctic presence
As interest in Arctic waters continues to ramp up, the United States Coast Guard has a lot of work to do in prepping itself for future Arctic operations, and Nome will play a leading...
Eagle Lady’s work will continue at least 2 more months
The work of Homer’s Eagle Lady will go on for another two months at least. The Homer City Council passed an emergency ordinance last night allowing the continued feeding of eagles on the Homer...
Yukon Quest delays withdrawal date
The Yukon Quest has again delayed a withdrawal date to allow mushers more time to decide whether they’ll race, while organizers scramble to build up the purse. As of last month, entries stood at...
Wrangell and Petersburg hope to come together over hydroelectric project
Some members of the Wrangell assembly are expressing hope that their community and Petersburg can work together on a proposed hydroelectric plant near Petersburg.
Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK - Petersburg
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Alaska News Nightly: January 27, 2009
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No solutions yet for Emmonak economy
The Palin administration could offer no solution today for the economic stress in the village of Emmonak, but says it's still working on it. After visiting the community, state officials say it does not...
BP unsure of gas line project; TransCanada confident
An official with BP last week said the national economy and low energy prices in the continental U.S. are lowering the chances for the Denali Gas Pipeline project his company and ConocoPhillips have announced....
Ethics complaint filed against Palin staffers McCallister and Perry
An outspoken critic of Gov. Sarah Palin has filed ethics complaints against two of the governor's top aides, saying they misused their official positions for Palin's personal and political gain. Anchorage resident Andree McLeod...