Missing Bethel Teen Found Dead
A 15-year-old boy was found dead beside a snow machine in Pinky’s Park in Bethel. Police have not released the boy’s name yet, but say his parents had reported him missing and search and rescue volunteers, Alaska State Troopers, and police had all been looking for him.
Karluk Manor Object Of Lawsuit Against Anchorage Municipality
Less than a month after Karluk Manor began taking in chronic alcoholic tenants, the Housing First facility finds itself not the object, but the springboard for a lawsuit against the Municipality of Anchorage.
National Parks See Visitor Increase In 2011
Despite the weak economy, National Parks in Alaska had a modest increase in visitors for 2011.
Part 2: Specialty Care Comes With a Big Price Tag in Alaska
The Alaska Health Care Commission just released a series of reports that try to understand why health care costs so much more in Alaska. One important finding is that the cost for specialty care is much higher here than in other parts of the country.
Salvation Army Receives Unusual Donation
The Salvation Army in Fairbanks received an unusual donation in its red collection kettles this holiday season. Salvation Army Fairbanks Major Kevin Bottjen says the anonymous gifts were dropped into several of its red collection kettles in local store fronts Dec. 23.
State Money Available For Those Looking For Future In Film
This year, Hollywood film studios sent crews to Alaska to shoot scenes for the movies, “On Frozen Ground” and “Big Miracle.”
Adventurous Family Selling Book On Nomadic Lifestyle
The family that road a five-person bike to Fairbanks in 2010, and drove an old bus out of town this past summer, is back home in Kentucky. The Harrsions, who go by the nickname Pedouins, are traveling the country selling a book about their nomadic lifestyle.
Year In Review: Haines, Unalaska and Homer
APRN and our affiliates are using this last week of 2011 to look back on some of the stories that left an impression. Some because they were fun, but some because they were difficult to report on.
Alaska News Nightly: December 28, 2011
Russian Tanker Waiting On Jones Act Waiver, Missing Bethel Teen Found Dead, Karluk Manor Object Of Lawsuit Against Anchorage Municipality, National Parks See Visitor Increase In 2011, Part 2: Specialty Care Comes With a Big Price Tag in Alaska, Salvation Army Receives Unusual Donation, State Money Available For Those Looking For Future In Film, Adventurous Family Selling Book On Nomadic Lifestyle, Year In Review: Haines, Unalaska and Homer
Some Peppers Sold In Alaska Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns
Some Jalapeno Peppers likely shipped to Alaska have been recalled because of potential contamination with salmonella. So far no cases of the disease have been reported here.
Rohan Geographic: 6th Grade Around the World
My name is Rohan Silbaugh. I am 11 years old and I am traveling with my parents around the world at from my home in Anchorage. We started our trip late in May, 2011 and will return exactly one year later.
We have traveled in Asia for five months and will leave tomorrow. We have been to China, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, and Thailand. I was fascinated by all the astonishing things I saw. Asia is extremely photogenic, requires immensely difficult traveling, and has captivating culture.
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Judge Releases BP From Probation For 2009 Spill
A federal judge today sided with BP Exploration in a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Government alleging two probation violations stemming from a 2009 oil spill.
Man Faces Four Charges For Injecting Teen With Heroin
A man who injected an Anchorage teenager with heroin before Christmas now faces four charges and $90,000 bail. Meanwhile the 14-year-old girl remains in a city hospital.
Part One: Health Care In Alaska
Alaska’s Health Care costs are among the highest in the world. And the state chartered Alaska Health Care Commission has spent the last year trying to figure out why. It’s a complicated problem and finding answers is not easy.
Tanacross Man Dies in Snowmachine Accident
Alaska State Troopers say a 42-year-old Tanacross man has died in a snowmachine accident.
ACS Lowers Annual Shareholder Dividend By 77 Percent
Anchorage-based Alaska Communications Systems or ACS has lowered its annual dividend to shareholders by 77 percent.
RuralCap Working On Rural Energy Saving Upgrades
RuralCap, an organization which advocates for services for rural villages, has taken on the work of energy saving upgrades for many of Alaska’s most remote communities.
‘Community Asset Building Initiative’ Gets $2 Million For Expansion
The Rasmuson Foundation is contributing $2 million to expand their ‘Community Asset Building Initiative’ over the next three years. It’s an opportunity for communities to develop their own philanthropic organizations.
Northern Southeast’s Sea Otter Population Growing Slower Than Southern Region
New research shows northern Southeast Alaska’s sea otter population is growing slower than in the southern part of the region. But it’s still expanding, which continues to worry fishermen and divers.
Year In Review: Juneau, Dillingham and Fairbanks
This week we’re taking a look back at some of the important, and favorite stories from 2011 from APRN and our member station reporters from across the state. Tonight we’ll start in Juneau.