Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media
Coming into the Country
"Coming into the Country" likely inspired countless young people to venture to Alaska. Many stayed. Alaska’s Energy Desk has been highlighting their stories and on the next Talk of Alaska, we’ll hear from the legendary author about the unexpected impact his book has had through the decades. Listen Now
March for women’s rights
Women started the idea as a protest, but a march in Washington DC planned for the day after the presidential inauguration has grown into something much larger. Now it’s being called a march for human rights and raising awareness of a broad range of concerns from affordable housing to health care to immigration. Listen Now
Extreme cold to move across Alaska in coming week
Alaskans aren't too surprised when the weather is cold...in January....but National Weather Service Climate Science manager for Alaska, Rick Thoman says we're going to see some extreme cold move in over much of Alaska. Potentially 60 below over the western half of the state, but how far will temps drop? Thoman says...it's complicated. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: January 9, 2017
FBI and police address Fort Lauderdale shooter's ties to Alaska
Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Law enforcement officials in Anchorage held a press conference on Saturday regarding what's known about Esteban Santiago, the alleged shooter in Friday's attack at the Ft. Lauderdale airport.
Savoonga residents request state help after storm devastation
Davis Hovey, KNOM - Nome
In the final days of 2016, a storm caused wind and water damage to many buildings in Savoonga, one of two communities on St. Lawrence Island. At one point, nearly a hundred people took shelter in the school building.
How Alaska had this Trump nominee shaking
Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media - Washington DC
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Commerce Department, Wilbur Ross, is a billionaire investor, a specialist in distressed industries.
Alaska Economic outlook for 2017 is bleak
Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
Thousands of Alaskans lost their jobs in 2016. And in the forecast for 2017, it doesn't look like the economy is going to stop shrinking anytime soon.
Lawmakers pre-file legislation in the lead up to next week's session start
Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media/KTOO - Juneau
Lawmakers couldn't agree last year whether to permanently provide health insurance to the survivors of police officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty. Starting next week, they'll have another chance.
Hold These Truth tells story of WWII, presents lessons for today
Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
The Perseverance Theater production of “Hold These Truths” is playing in Anchorage this week. The one-man show tells the story of Gordon Hirabayashi and his resistance of the forced imprisonment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Elevated avalanche concern for interior
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Recent heavy snows and high winds have created avalanche conditions in areas of the interior not normally prone to slides.
Minnesota climber gives up Mount Hunter attempt
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Lonnie Dupre (doo-PREE) has called it quits on Mt. Hunter after a harrowing experience. The Minnesota based adventurer began an attempt last week to become the first person to scale the 14 thousand 5 hundred foot Alaska Range peak alone in January.
Whale Pass votes to become a second class city
Angela Denning, KSTK - Petersburg
Whale Pass residents voted to become a second class city in an election that is wrapping up. The small community has about 50 residents on northern Prince of Wales Island.
Physics for Rockstars
Understanding physics may seem daunting, but mechanical engineer, writer and musician Christine McKinley wants you to know, its all just chaos and it should be fun. The former Anchorage resident and author of Physics for Rock Stars, will be back in her childhood city for a Science Pub at the Tap Root Public House on Sunday, Jan. 8th. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 2nd, 2017
21 year old pedestrian dies in Sunday morning collision
Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Police say a 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a car in Fairbanks, just a few hours after she had been released from the city jail yesterday morning.
Restoring Ohmer creek
Joe Viechnicki, KFSK - Petersburg
The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with a project to restore a stream damaged by decades-old logging and road-building south of Petersburg.
The impacts of trauma on young children
Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Understanding the long term impacts of child and family trauma is the life work of Dr. Linda Chamberlain. Dr. Chamberlain is the director of the Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project and UAA affiliate faculty.
Homeless on the streets of Dillingham
Avery Lill, KDLG - Dillingham
There's no homeless shelter in Dillingham, but there aren't many who have nowhere to turn to get in from the cold. 61-year-old Matfie McCarr is one of a handful who call the streets home.
Remembering military historian John Cloe
Zoe Sobel, KUCB - Unalaska
Military historian John Cloe has died. First reported by the Alaska Dispatch News, Cloe died at his home in Anchorage on December 26th.
Memories hidden in a wall
Kayla Desroches, KMXT - Kodiak
Houses can be historic in many senses – for instance, the history that families create. Recently, the owner of one house on a hill in Kodiak, found a little of that family history while renovating.
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Looking back on Alaska’s 2016
We’re at the end of 2016. It was a year of legislative fights over the budget, taxes, the permanent fund and what the fiscal future path for Alaska should look like. It was also a year when Alaska tribes were given a path to put land into trust, and the residents of Barrow voted to change its name. A 7.1 earthquake shook up Southcentral residents and a lot of other big things happened. We’ll discuss them and look ahead to 2017. Listen Now
Former Anchorage man indicted in Iranian money laundering scheme
An indictment in a bizarre international money laundering scheme was released from the U.S. Attorney's office in Anchorage today. $1 billion that was being held in Seoul South Korea, was spirited out of the country through a scheme perpetrated by a former Anchorage man. Listen Now
Pedestrian and bike friendly community planning
Working to make community streets safer for pedestrians, bicycle riders and public transit users can revitalize neighborhoods, boost the economy and help residents get more exercise. It also keeps the air cleaner. These ideas are increasingly being built into long range traffic and community design plans and it’s not just a concept for warm climate cities. We’ll discuss new ways of designing transportation plans for trails and roads. Listen Now
Author discusses book on World War II importance of Kuril Islands
Positioned South of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, and North of Japan, the little known Kuril Islands played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Alaska Public Media's Lori Townsend spoke with historian John H. Cloe about his book "Mission to the Kurils" detailing the Islands' significance to American airmen during that war, and about their continued role in global politics.
U.S. Surgeon General report on addiction
Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health is a massive report looking at the $500 billion impact to the United States from alcohol and drug addiction. The Surgeon General’s office wants this report to help educate citizens and build a deeper understanding about addiction much as earlier reports on tobacco, AIDS and mental illness sought to do in the '60s, '80s and '90s.
Remembering Nancy McGuire
Early this morning, long time Nome Nugget editor and publisher Nancy McGuire died. McGuire had been battling cancer and in her last editorial bid a fond farewell to her beloved Nome community and residents. Listen Now
NPR reporter Corey Flintoff on his Alaskan beginnings
If you're a dedicated public radio listener than the dulcet tones of long time journalist Corey Flintoff are familiar to you. Flintoff retired in October after 27 years with NPR. Listen Now
Alaska veteran and advocate unbothered by Trump presidency
On this Veteran's day, the nation is transitioning to a new Commander in Chief who, for the first time in history has no elected office or military experience. But that doesn't bother long time Veteran's rights advocate Ric Davidge. Listen Now
Connecting the communities of rural Alaska
A new book by former public radio GM for KOTZ and KSKA, Dr. Alex Hills, tells the story of the early days of telecommunications in rural Alaska. What it took to connect the villages and who was doing the work. The book is called Finding Alaska’s Village: And Connecting Them and author Alex Hills will be on hand to discuss it. Listen Now
The race for U.S. Senate: Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski has been one of Alaska’s U.S. Senators since she was appointed to the position in 2002. She’s a veteran of both state and national politics and is running for retention for the third time. She will be the final candidate on Talk of Alaska for this election cycle. Listen Now
The race for U.S. Senate: Ray Metcalfe
Ray Metcalfe is in the mix of candidates vying for incumbent Lisa Murkowski’s U.S. Senate seat. He’s spent years working to draw attention to political corruption within state government. He worked in the legislature as a Republican and now he’s running as a Democrat, but has told the state party, he doesn’t want their help. Listen Now
The race for U.S. Senate: Joe Miller
Six years ago Joe Miller won the primary for U.S. Senate as a Republican but lost the general election. He's running now as a Libertarian. Why is the Fairbanks attorney running for Senate under another party? What would he focus on if Alaskans vote to send him to Congress? We'll ask when Libertarian candidate Joe Miller is our guest on the next Talk of Alaska. Listen Now
Master Of Alaska details life of Aleksandr Baranov
A new book called Master of Alaska portrays a side of Aleksandr Baranov that other historical writings have not considered. Roger Seiler wrote a novel based on meticulous research of Baranov's letters and other material. Seiler grew up in King Salmon and was long fascinated by Barnov's story. Seiler said Baranov was a critical figure in Alaska's early history.
The race for U.S. House: Steve Lindbeck
Steve Lindbeck is running against Don Young for Alaska’s lone U.S. House position. Lindbeck is a first time candidate. He's worked for non-profits for decades including as General Manager of Alaska Public Media. We’ll find out what he would work to achieve if Alaskans decide to send him to Washington. Listen Now