Alaska Public Media (AKPM) is a nonprofit, publicly supported media organization serving communities across Alaska through radio, television, and digital platforms. With a mission to inform, educate, and connect Alaskans, AKPM strengthens civic life by providing trusted, unbiased news, educational content, and stories that reflect Alaska’s cultures and communities—helping make our state more informed, connected, and engaged.

Based in Southcentral Alaska, Alaska Public Media operates KSKA radio (91.1 FM Anchorage, 91.9 FM Girdwood) and KAKM-TV, delivering PBS, PBS KIDS, and Create TV programming on-air, online, and across streaming platforms and apps. Through the Statewide News network and shared television services with KTOO in Juneau and KYUK in Bethel, its content reaches approximately 97% of Alaska’s population.

PROGRAMMING THAT INFORMS AND CONNECTS

AKPM offers trusted, award winning national programs such as Morning Edition, NOVA, Masterpiece, and Frontline, alongside original Alaska-focused podcast and radio shows including Alaska News Nightly, Talk of Alaska, Line One: Your Health Connection, Outdoor Explorer, Alaska Economic Report, Hometown, Alaska, and State of Art. The organization also produces award winning local TV and digital series such as Alaska Insight, Indie Alaska, and Every Little Bit.

COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY

At the heart of Alaska Public Media is a dedicated team working in partnership with communities across the state. AKPM collaborates with local, regional, and statewide organizations—including the Alaska Community Foundation, United Way Anchorage, Anchorage Public Library, Anchorage Museum, Anchorage Community Land Trust, and Anchorage School District—to help expand access to information and strengthen community connections.

In a state defined by distance and diversity, public media plays a unique role. Alaska Public Media is committed to listening deeply, amplifying underrepresented voices, and creating space for thoughtful conversation.

OUR HISTORY

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.

SUPPORT:
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