Alaska Public Media Promotes Townsend to Chief Editor
Lori Townsend joins the leadership ranks of Alaska Public Media, promoted from News Director to Chief Editor and Senior Vice President of Journalism.
Tag: Journalism
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.
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.
Press Forward Alaska: Philanthropic Support for Local Journalism
Press Forward Alaska taps into a nationwide network of philanthropy to support local journalism, shifting the news business toward a nonprofit model.
The Skagway News Ending Print Editions, Switching to Online Only
To cut expenses, the December 9 and 23 editions will be the last with physical copies, and going forward the newspaper will be available only on its website.
Alaska Beacon Launches News Website
A new news outlet is on the politics and state government beat. The Alaska Beacon is a website offering content free to readers and other media, thanks to nonprofit backing.
KTUU Wins Top Honor for Overall Excellence at Regional Emmy Awards
Channel 2, KTUU-TV was honored with three regional Emmys, including the most prestigious award for Overall Excellence at the NATAS Northwest Regional Emmy Awards in Seattle.