Alaska Public Media Acquiring KTVA Transmitter and License
The public TV station KAKM broadcasts into Anchorage from Goose Bay, so acquiring the KTVA tower in Midtown would provide a stronger signal.
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Seven Alaska News Organizations Receive Funding from Press Forward
Three newspapers, three radio stations, and a nonprofit support coalition receive $100,000 each from the first grant distribution by Press Forward, a national philanthropic network for journalism.
Crash Course for iHeartMedia Stations in Alaska
Joe “Crash” Albrecht, a familiar voice on iHeartMedia radio stations in Anchorage, is promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming, overseeing operations at the company’s ten stations in Alaska.
Three New Radio Hosts on the Air at Alaska Public Media
Dr. Anne Zink, Amy Bushatz, and Kim Sherry join the host rotations for, respectively, Line One: Your Health Connection, Outdoor Explorer, and Hometown, Alaska.
Wild 2024 for Alaska State Fair; 2025 Will Be ‘Weird’
Growing attendance, new gardening records, and more concertgoers made the 2024 Alaska State Fair special. Next year gets weird with “Weird Al” Yankovic already announced for the concert lineup.
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.