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Community Forum: Talk with KSKA

Programming on public radio is always changing. Faced with the loss of some good shows earlier this year, we took to the air in January and asked you to tell us what you...

Line One: Health Care Needs of Alaska's Growing Homeless Population

Poor health can contribute to being homeless, and being homeless can lead to poor health. Limited access to health care can make it worse. That's why the health of homeless people in the United...

Alaska Native Center teaches more than skills

In the second story on the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, KSKA's Len Anderson looks into the cultural philosophy that underlies the center's educational programs for young Alaska Natives. Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage Download...

Heritage Center offers rare educational opportunities for Native youth

Since opening ten years ago, the Alaska Native Heritage Center has become well-known as a primary visitor attraction. Less well known is that the center has also developed into one of Anchorage's most...

Algo Nuevo: July 19, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday July 19, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host...

Something Different: July 19, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the July 19, 2009 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Album Title Artist Name Pastures of Plenty A Brand New Suit James Curry High...

Soul to Soul: July 18, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the July 18, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Artist Name Song Title Album Title The Jacksons Heaven Knows...

Algo Nuevo Hour: July 17, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday July 17, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send e-mail to algonuevo kska org or post your...

Bethel Judge is Suspended from the Bench

The Alaska Supreme Court has ordered a Bethel district judge to be suspended. It’s the first time that a judge has been suspended in Alaska’s history. Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK - Bethel Download Audio (MP3)

Don Young Releases Latest Figures for Legal Defense

Alaska’s lone U.S. House member is continuing to rack up hefty legal bills. Congressman Don Young is also still paying them out of money donated to his campaign fund. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington D.C. Download...

State Fire Managers Continue Statewide Suppression Efforts

Lightening - caused forest fire has added more work to the state’s fire supression efforts. The Kotsina fire in the Copper Basin consumed only about a tenth of an acre when it was doused...

Scientists Work to Better Understand Ocean Currents and Fisheries

Scientists are launching a barrage of measuring instruments into Prince William Sound over the next two weeks in hopes of improving their ability to predict weather, ocean currents and fishery prospects. Steve Heimel, APRN -...

UAA Hosts Western Alaska Students for Aviation Camp

A week long tour of aviation facilities in and around Anchorage wraps up today for 15 students from the Lower Kuskokwim school district. Lori Townsend, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Students Inspired by Aviation Program

APRN’s Suzanna Caldwell caught up with the student’s yesterday (Thursday). Suzanna Caldwell, APRN - Anchorage Download Audio (MP3)

Warm Weather Trend Likely to Continue

An ocean temperature driven trend that affects the weather is showing signs of warming. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Tax Relief Proponents Gather Petition Signatures

The Fairbanks Borough is seeking voter signatures statewide for an initiative petition to change state rules that govern local property tax exemptions. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks Download Audio (MP3)

Stream Restoration on Prince of Wales Island

The Craig Ranger District on Prince of Wales Island is putting the final touches on a small, but very aggressive stream restoration project. Jay Marble, KRBD - Prince of Wales Island Download Audio (MP3)

Alaska News Nightly: July 17, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS. Download Audio (MP3) Bethel Judge is Suspended from the Bench Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK -...

Stage Talk: The Great Big Alaska Show

Bob Mandzi and Steve Stripling from The Midnight Sons join hosts Mark and Jean on this week's edition of Stage Talk. Opening tonight at the Wildberry theater, The Midnight Sons men's acappella chorus...

Alaska Native Contracts Scrutinized at Senate Hearing

Alaska Native Corporations’ special right to get no-bid federal contracts came under scrutiny today on Capitol Hill. A Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight examined the Small Business Administration’s 8-A Program, which gives socially and economically...