Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media

As the President continues to visit sites in Alaska during a trip focused on climate change and Arctic policy, reactions are to his speech at the close of the GLACIER conference yesterday are still forming. However, a consistent opinion from energy and environmental advocates alike is dissatisfaction. Download Audio

White House announces plans to speed up acquisition, push for enlarged Arctic fleet in Congress.

As the President continues touring Alaska, the aims and outcomes of Monday's GLACIER Conference are still being sorted out.

An unlikely group of city employees are on the front-line of handling worsening woes with homelessness in Anchorage. Download Audio

Officials, politicians, and veterans themselves agree on what is causing massive problems accessing healthcare recently. Now, they are pivoting towards a search for solutions. Download Audio

A listening session held Thursday night in Wasilla by the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs was dominated by complaints about the healthcare system for veterans.

A massive software project that's run millions of dollars and years over budget was halted today by Anchorage's new mayor. The move is meant to reexamine the city's path forward, but won't totally shut off money for the project. Download Audio

Seventy years ago this month, the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, prompting it's surrender and the end of World War II. Now, the two nations' armed forces are collaborating in Alaska. Download Audio

The city's new mayor is taking quick steps towards leveraging State resources that may fix what many in Anchorage see as an intractable urban issue.

The group setting up Alaska's rules for commercial marijuana is on pace to finish regulations by a November 24th deadline. But just barely. Download Audio

The group setting up Alaska's rules for commercial marijuana is on pace to finish regulations by a November 24th deadline. But just barely. Download Audio

In a rare move, the Bureau held a press conference to discuss the case, hoping to calm public concerns and solicit more information about the man charged. Download Audio

Today we’ll be discussing the changing role of the military in Alaska. The state has unique training grounds and conditions, and that’s no small part of why it hosts the kind of large-scale exercises we’ve seen this summer. But recently announced reductions in Army personnel at Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson in the years ahead, as well as a growing focus on the Pacific theater are complicating Alaska’s place in the military. KSKA: Friday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 8, at 6:00 p.m. KAKM: Friday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 8, at 6:00 p.m. Listen Now:

A move by the Obama Administration has freed up money in Alaska to close a funding gap in healthcare for veterans. Download Audio

Residents across the state told of changes in a June letter detailing work requirements many must meet in order to qualify for benefits longer than three months. Download Audio:

This week, we’ll be talking with two Anchorage mayors about two recessions. With us are Tom Fink, who took over the reigns of Anchorage in 1987, not long after a collapse in the price of oil, and by Ethan Berkowitz, who’s been in office just about a month now. KSKA: Friday, July 31, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m. KAKM: Friday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m. Download Audio:

The Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital in Anchorage opens as healthcare systems serving Alaska's military are struggling to meet demand.