AKPM Staff
The Legislative Ethics committee points a finger at Senator Kevin Meyer
The Legislative Ethics Committee has found “probable cause” to a charge that Anchorage Senator Kevin Meyer used state resources to mail what could be construed as campaign material at state expense. The committee found...
Petersburg approves permitting process for hydro-electric project
Petersburg will move forward with permitting for a proposed hydro-electric project at Ruth Lake in Thomas Bay, on the mainland north of town . The city council voted unanimously, Monday, to turn in a...
Coast Guard limits monitoring to certain EPIRBS
Beginning February 1st, the Coast Guard and other search-and-rescue personnel will only monitor and receive distress alert broadcasts using digital 406 megahertz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, or EPIRBs.
Erik Wander, KMXT - Kodiak
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TransCanada puts its wallet behind Yukon Quest
The Yukon Quest is working its way back toward a full purse for next month’s race. Yesterday organizers announced that recently secured sponsorship means at least 150 thousand dollars can be guaranteed for payout...
Senator Begich questions Transportation Secretary nominee about Alaska projects
Alaska Democratic Senator Mark Begich participated in his first high-profile confirmation hearing yesterday. As a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, he questioned President Barack Obama’s nominee for Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood. ...
New Interior Secretary Salazar renews pledge to clean up the department
The Interior Department’s new Secretary, Ken Salazar, addressed his employees around the nation today from Washington, and reiterated his pledge to clean up the Department. The Interior Department has vast influence in Alaska, where...
Alaska News Nightly: January 22, 2009
Alaskans who served in the Territorial Guard will no longer be able to count their service towards Army retirement benefits. Plus,
New Interior Secretary Ken Salazar renews pledge to clean up the department. And Mark...
Senator Murkowski gains seat on Appropriations Committee
Senator Lisa Murkowski has secured a seat on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Her office announced the appointment today. In order to take the slot on Appropriations, she’s giving up membership on the Foreign...
Alaska’s Senators have coffee with visiting constituents
About 250 Alaskans gathered in Washington, DC this morning for a Constituent Coffee with their Senators. The event, co-hosted by Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski and Democratic Senator Mark Begich, welcomed Alaskans visiting Washington for...
Alaskans in Inaugural Parade reflect on the experience
Alaskans who had a unique vantage point at yesterday’s Inaugural ceremonies in Washington, DC are reflecting on their experiences. Two groups represented Alaska in the Inaugural parade. More than 20 people came from Barrow...
Legislature setting session priorities, including Palin inquiries
State lawmakers don't plan to pursue abuse of power findings against Governor Sarah Palin, but they do want to know why their subpoenas were ignored in last fall's "Troopergate" investigation. Some are annoyed that...
Healy ‘clean coal’ restart draws opposition in Homer
A crowd of about 50 rallied outside the Homer Electric Association building in Homer today to protest the utility’s involvement in the proposed re-start of the Healy Clean Coal plant.
Casey Kelly, KBBI - Homer
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Troopers warn of new identity-theft scam
Perpetrators of fraud are getting more creative in their attempts to trick people into revealing their Social Security and other personal numbers. Alaska State Troopers are warning citizens about a new scam targeting the...
DNR to create fire breaks near Fairbanks
The Department of Natural Resources plans to again use the winter months to clear fire breaks aimed at protecting Fairbanks from catastrophic wildfires. Fairbanks area fire management officer Robert Schmol says one area being...
Alaska State Library releases rare Kennedy video
The Alaska State Library Historical Collections has released rare video footage of a speech by U.S. Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, delivered to the Alaska Democratic Party Convention in Sitka on April 7, 1968 --...
U.S. Army plans missle tests at Fort Greely
The Army plans to test-fire missiles in Alaska. The Fort Greely-based Cold Region’s Test Center will launch several missiles between January 24 and February 20, south of Delta Junction. The 6-inch diameter, 6-foot long...
Alaska News Nightly: January 21, 2009
Senator Lisa Murkowski says she'll push for funding for Alaska projects from her new seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Plus, on their first full day of work, state lawmakers say Alaska's cash flow...
Alaskans bear witness to historic inauguration
Alaskans crowded onto the Washington Mall today, along with people from across the country and around the world, to watch Barack Obama become the 44th President of the United States.
Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage
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Mitch Seavey wins Kuskokwim 300
Mitch Seavy is the 2009 Kuskokwim 300 Champion. Seavy crossed the finish line in Bethel with 7 dogs at 2:30 this morning. He was just 8 minutes ahead of Martin Buser.
Shane Iverson, KYUK -...
Salvage of Monarch a challenge in icy Cook Inlet
The supply vessel that went missing for a time after it sank in Cook Inlet has been located and appears to be staying put. The Monarch was delivering supplies to the Granite Point platform...