Shrinking Ink: Alaska Newspapers Cut Back on Printed Editions
The Anchorage Daily News is becoming the twice-weekly news, where paper editions are concerned, switching to Wednesday and Saturday printings.
Media & Arts
SeaLife CEO Makes a Splash at Alaska Public Media
The former president and CEO of the Alaska SeaLife Center, Tara Riemer, joins Alaska Public Media as Senior Director of Finance.
Mat-Su Sentinel Launches Valley News Site
The Mat-Su Sentinel launches as a nonprofit source of local news coverage in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
CPB Awards $936,000 Grant to Fund ‘Alaska Desk’ Journalism Collaboration
Alaska Public Media received a $936,000 Corporation for Public Broadcasting grant to lead the Alaska Desk, a statewide public media station collaboration.
Atwood Foundation Keeps Executive Director in the Family
The new Executive Director of the Atwood Foundation succeeds her father in the role. The board of the Anchorage-based philanthropic fund supporting journalism, arts, and culture chose Sara Perman to lead the organization now that her father, Ira Perman, is retiring.
Alaska Railroad Revives Train Ride to Alaska State Fair
For the first time since 2019, the Alaska Railroad will carry passengers to Palmer for three days on the final weekend of the Alaska State Fair.