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Alaska Public Media is an and station. Alaska Public Media harnesses the power of multiple media platforms to make a more informed and connected life possible for all Alaskans. Alaska Public Media produces and presents news and content that provides lifelong learning opportunities in public affairs, health and leisure, science and nature, economic and social development, civic engagement

, and world events. The company is located in Southcentral Alaska and comprises KSKA radio, KAKM-TV, Create TV, PBS KIDS, and alaskapublic.org. Alaska Public Media also operates the Statewide News and a shared television service with KTOO in Juneau and KYUK in Bethel. Alaska Public Media and its affiliates deliver content that reaches 97% of the population of Alaska. Alaska Public Media offers trusted, award-winning national programming including Morning Edition, Nova, Masterpiece, and Frontline. The company also produces Alaska-specific programs including Line One: Your Health Connection, Alaska Morning News, Alaska Economic Report, Talk of Alaska, Outdoor Explorer, Alaska News Nightly, Hometown, Alaska, and Alaska Insight. Additionally, it produces podcasts such as Iditapod and Midnight Oil. Alaska Public Media was founded in 1975 as KAKM TV. In 1994, KAKM merged with KSKA public radio, which launched Aug. 15, 1978 to form Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc. In 2004, the company merged with Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN). Alaskapublic.org was launched in 2011. In 2012, the company agreed to share TV services with KTOO in Juneau and KYUK in Bethel.

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the countermeasures will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dolla...
08/26/2026

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the countermeasures will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar, rate for rate," with tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on a range of exports from the U.S., effective Sept. 8.

The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.

State officials, the U.S. Coast Guard and one of Alaska's leading oil and gas producers are investigating the cause and ...
08/26/2026

State officials, the U.S. Coast Guard and one of Alaska's leading oil and gas producers are investigating the cause and source of a large oily sheen on the west side of Cook Inlet.

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says the sheen was not visible during flyovers around noon Tuesday or from an oil cleanup ship sent to the site.

Locally owned and operated news sites are popping up around Alaska like the Mat-Su Sentinel, the newly relaunched Anchor...
08/26/2026

Locally owned and operated news sites are popping up around Alaska like the Mat-Su Sentinel, the newly relaunched Anchorage Press and the Homer Independent Press. These homegrown newsrooms are run by people who believe in the power of news not just to inform but to bring communities together.

On this episode of Talk of Alaska, host Lori Townsend and editors of these organizations will discuss the outlook for these sites, including the challenges and opportunities.

Guests:
Michael Armstrong, Homer Independent Press volunteer editor
Amy Bushatz, Mat-Su Sentinel founder and editor
Nat Herz, Anchorage Press executive editor

🔊 Listen to this episode of Talk of Alaska on our website, on the Alaska Public Media app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Catch Talk of Alaska live on-air Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on KSKA FM (91.1 FM Anchorage, 91.9 FM Girdwood).

Locally owned and operated news sites are popping up around Alaska, and these homegrown newsrooms are run by people who believe in the power of news — not just to inform, but to bring communities together.

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:Fire officials say 44 homes have now been lost to a wildfire in Tok.Plus, Southcentral pe...
08/26/2026

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:

Fire officials say 44 homes have now been lost to a wildfire in Tok.

Plus, Southcentral pest removal companies say business has been buzzing this summer — and wasps are to blame.

Listen here:

Fire officials say 44 homes have now been lost to a wildfire in Tok.

On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identified two of the victims as fire protection engineer Sabrina Hansen, 46...
08/25/2026

On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identified two of the victims as fire protection engineer Sabrina Hansen, 46, and mechanical engineer Hayden Scalis, 25. The U.S. Air Force said 2nd Lt. Leah Borsich also died in the crash.

Alaska State Troopers said they plan to name all of the victims once the state medical examiner completes identification.

The Supreme Court's decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump's order restricting mail voting may ...
08/25/2026

The Supreme Court's decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump's order restricting mail voting may not lead to a single election procedure changing during the November midterms, but it has already thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of the country uses to vote.
(Via AP)

The Supreme Court's decision clearing one obstacle to the enactment of President Donald Trump's order on mail voting may not mean the order ultimately takes effect for November's elections. But it is increasing the risk of chaos for the midterms.

Hear Anchorage's fiscal future through the Anchorage Economic report and Business survey, on this Addressing Alaskans. G...
08/25/2026

Hear Anchorage's fiscal future through the Anchorage Economic report and Business survey, on this Addressing Alaskans.

Given at the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2026 Economic Luncheon, the program begins with an update on Anchorage from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, followed AEDC President and CEO, Jon Bittner, presenting the Business Survey and Economic Report. After keynote speaker, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa D. Cook, the program concludes a roundtable discussion with Anchorage business leaders.

This episode was recorded at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage on August 5 and was edited for broadcast length.

Addressing Alaskans features local lectures, debates and forums recorded at live events taking place in and around Anchorage, Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers with topics that matter to the community.

Listen to past episodes wherever you get your podcasts or at https://akpub.io/3AMXcC0.

Find out about Anchorage's fiscal future with the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2026 Economic Luncheon.

President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican e...
08/25/2026

President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border.

President Donald Trump insists he's trying to level the playing field with Canada through more tariffs. But his approach could complicate Republicans' efforts to defend their Senate majority in November. Five states with critical Senate races count Canada as a major trading partner.

Whittier residents now have access to natural gas after a pipeline failure forced the local utility to temporarily shut ...
08/25/2026

Whittier residents now have access to natural gas after a pipeline failure forced the local utility to temporarily shut off service.

The utility secured a temporary supply of liquefied natural gas and some specialized equipment from Edmonton, Alberta, an Enstar spokesperson said.

A container of liquefied natural gas and a trailer with specialized equipment crossed the U.S.-Canada border on Thursday and arrived in Portage on Friday, Enstar officials said.

The hope is to better understand the Arctic's fast-changing future and that of planet Earth, simply by looking at what's...
08/25/2026

The hope is to better understand the Arctic's fast-changing future and that of planet Earth, simply by looking at what's underfoot.
(Via AP)

Researchers are studying Alaska's North Slope tundra, which is warming four times faster than the rest of Earth.

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