This Day in Alaska History-September 30th, 1909
How Native American Tribal Papers Are Forging a Path to Press Freedom
“John,” the editor of a small Native American tribal newspaper, asked that VOA protect his identity. His paper, like an estimated 72% of media outlets in Indian Country, is owned and funded by the tribal government. And because the government controls the purse strings, leaders say they have the right to control what gets printed. […]
Chinese Media: Trump Election Allegations ‘Crazy Talk,’ ‘Creative Strategy’
BEIJING — China has rejected accusations from President Donald Trump that Beijing is meddling in the upcoming U.S. elections, with some Chinese media calling the suggestion “crazy talk” and others noting the remarks were just “campaign strategy.” Trump made the rare and very public accusations Wednesday during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council. After […]
Singleton Announces Kodiak Daily Mirror and Fairbanks Daily News Miner Up for Sale
In an announcement the Chief Executive Officer William Dean Singleton who owns the Fairbanks News Miner and the Kodiak Daily Mirror, let it be known that both newspapers are available for sale. The Singleton Family and Rich Scudder bought the Fairbanks News Miner from CW Snedden in 1992. Singleton has been retired since 2013 and his […]