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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.

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:Alaska's ACLU chapter says it's concerned about the state's decision to take Petersburg D...
06/16/2026

Tonight on Alaska News Nightly:

Alaska's ACLU chapter says it's concerned about the state's decision to take Petersburg Dan Sullivan off the ballot.

Plus, scientists say habitat near Kodiak could be a lifeline to gray whales.

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Alaska's ACLU chapter says it's concerned about the state's decision to take Petersburg Dan Sullivan off the ballot.

Planned Parenthood is suing the state to expand access to abortion medication via telehealth. Under Alaska law, people s...
06/16/2026

Planned Parenthood is suing the state to expand access to abortion medication via telehealth. Under Alaska law, people seeking a medication-induced abortion must go in person to a clinic, which is usually limited to Anchorage or Fairbanks.

Planned Parenthood claims the law violates the state constitution and fundamental right to abortion in Alaska.

The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment b...
06/16/2026

The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how long that process will take.

Alaska is one of 29 states that allow at least some late-arriving ballots to be counted, as long as they are postmarked ...
06/15/2026

Alaska is one of 29 states that allow at least some late-arriving ballots to be counted, as long as they are postmarked on or before election day. But a Supreme Court ruling could complicate that, especially for voters in the Bush.

Alaska is one of 29 states that allow at least some late-arriving ballots to be counted, as long as they are postmarked on or before election day. But a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could complicate that, especially for voters in the Bush.

The deal, scheduled to be formally signed Friday in Switzerland, marks a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the...
06/15/2026

The deal, scheduled to be formally signed Friday in Switzerland, marks a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy.

The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom issued a final determination Monday that Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg can’t be on the ballot t...
06/15/2026

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom issued a final determination Monday that Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg can’t be on the ballot to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.

The challenger says he’s considering his options but time is short. Ballots are printed June 28.

APOC commissioners ruled that the air travel was not necessary for the campaign and that Martinez made the purchases to ...
06/15/2026

APOC commissioners ruled that the air travel was not necessary for the campaign and that Martinez made the purchases to personally benefit his travel accounts and Alaska Airlines membership status.

Alaska Native corporations rely on contracts awarded through the 8(a) program – especially from the Department of Defens...
06/15/2026

Alaska Native corporations rely on contracts awarded through the 8(a) program – especially from the Department of Defense – for a significant portion of their revenue.

The plan would clear forests for a new forage area and improve existing fields to sustain the bison population — and kee...
06/15/2026

The plan would clear forests for a new forage area and improve existing fields to sustain the bison population — and keep them out of local farms.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where key leaders have viewed the proposal with substantially more skepticism.
06/15/2026

The bill now heads to the Senate, where key leaders have viewed the proposal with substantially more skepticism.

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