AKPM Staff
Bethel Students Get Crash Course in Filmmaking
A group of students from the Lower Kuskokwim school district had the chance to find their inner-Spielbergs earlier this month. The high schoolers participated in an intensive, eight-day filmmaking workshop.
Athletes Compete in First Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge
If you were looking for a race besides the Indy 500 over Memorial Day weekend, then Prince William Sound was the place to go. Various athletes spent their weekend competing in the first-ever Valdez Summit to Sound Challenge.
Sealaska Heritage Institute Cultural Center Named After Soboleff
The Sealaska Heritage Institute Cultural Center planned for downtown Juneau will be named for the Reverend Doctor Walter Soboleff.
Institute president Rosita Worl made the announcement Saturday during memorial services for Soboleff. Fundraising is underway for the Southeast Alaska Native cultural and visitors’ facility, to be built adjacent to Sealaska Regional Native Corporation headquarters.
Alaska News Nightly: May 30, 2011
Veterans Receive Special Honor from Korean Government, Sitka Coast Guard Air Station's First Commanding Officer Comes Back for Visit, Special Session Plans on Hold, Sealaska Heritage Institute Cultural Center Named After Soboleff, and more...
Dozens of New Fires Ignite
A dozen new wildfires were reported in Alaska Thursday, a mix of lightning and human caused blazes. Several are being fought, including an over 1,000 acre lightning start in the Delta Junction area, where more than 50 firefighters and air resources are working.
Hunting, Gathering & Fishing Families
On Tuesday, May 24 at 2pm and 7pm
HUNTING, GATHERING & FISHING FAMILIES
Hunting, fishing and gathering - for many Alaska families these activities are a regular way of life. That’s the subject...
Traveling Music: April 17, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the April 17, 2011 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks...
Traveling Music: April 17, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the April 3, 2011 edition of Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks...
Night Music: April 16, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the April 16, 2011 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played...
State Legislature Gears Up For Overtime
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
This year’s legislative session will not end Sunday night, the voter-mandated 90 day deadline. It’s not yet clear how long beyond that date members will need...
Observatory Offers New Glimpse Of Northern Seas
Steve Heimel, APRN – Anchorage
Scientists have quietly set up a giant observatory over a wide swath of northern ocean, from the northern Bering Sea, through the Chukchi, to the Beaufort. ...
Interior Department Studies Possible Effects Of Chukchi Oil Spill
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
The Interior Department has released a memo that looks at the potential for a large oil spill from a well blowout in the Chukchi Sea. The Department’s...
BP Chief Touts New Oil Tax Structure
Lori Townsend, APRN – Anchorage
The President of BP Exploration for Alaska, John Minge, gave a rousing talk to a couple hundred people in the Carlile Transportation facility in Anchorage at noon...
Initiative in SW Alaska Aims To Halt Pebble Mine
Daysha Eaton, KDLG – Dillingham
It looks like an initiative that would protect salmon and salmon habitat from mining will soon be on the ballot in Southwest Alaska. Late last week, the...
Spending Deal Passes U.S. House And Senate
Libby Casey, APRN – Anchorage
The U.S. House and Senate have passed the spending deal hammered out late last Friday night that avoids a government shutdown. All three members of Alaska’s...
Budget Deal Strips Low Income Energy Program
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
The Congressional budget deal includes a big cut for a program that many Alaskans rely on. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, is losing...
Film About Towns Youth Debuts In Barrow
Jake Neher, KBRW – Barrow
A new film dramatizing Barrow youth is getting positive reviews at major film festivals around the world. But on Wednesday, writer and director Andrew MacLean showed the film...
Alaska News Nightly: April 14, 2011
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State Legislature Gears Up For Overtime
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
This...
Rock Island Line: April 10, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the April 10, 2011 edition of Rock Island Line with Steve Grabacki and Marianne Kerr.
All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song Title
Artist...
Soul To Soul: April 9, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the April 2, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks ...