Marine Toxins Finding New Habitats As Oceans Warm
Climate change is transforming the North. As ocean waters warm fish and marine toxins normally seen down south find new habitat. And that’s having a major impact on the people who gather wild food from the ocean, including Alaska Natives, who eat more wild protein than any other ethnic group in Alaska. So we’re beginning our week long look at how Natives are responding to warmer lands and waters, by heading to a Cook Inlet beach at low tide.
Redistricting Board Votes To Revise Two Southeast Districts
The state’s Redistricting Board made short work of its agenda Monday in Anchorage, voting unanimously to revise two Southeast Senate districts as ordered by the Alaska Supreme Court.
New Management Style Allows Health Organization To Improve Care
A Native health care organization in Anchorage is transforming the way it does business with the Toyota management system. Chugachmiut delivers health care and social services to seven Alaska Native villages around Prince William Sound. Executive director Patrick Anderson says the Toyota Lean management style has helped the organization free up resources to spend on improving care.
Alaska Cultural Connections: Communities Walk For Suicide Prevention
Despite years of effort and millions of dollars in state campaigns, Alaska’s suicide rate remains at nearly double the nation’s average. On Saturday communities across the state participated in suicide prevention walks and gatherings.
Governor Signs Budgets and Bonds
The state’s spending instructions for next year have been set as Governor Parnell today vetoed very little from more than $12-Billion in operating and capital projects budgets the legislature approved last month.
Chefs Compete In The Great Alaska Seafood Cook-Off
Monday at the tourist rail terminal at the Anchorage airport, six professional chefs compete in The Great Alaska Seafood Cook-Off. The event is not open to the public.
Higgins To Run For Alaska House Seat
The Alaska Democratic party has a new leader, after chairwoman Patti Higgins resigned to run for the Legislature. Don Gray will act as interim chair until Mike Wenstrup, who was elected to succeed Higgins, takes over the chairmanship in January. Both Gray and Wenstrup are from Fairbanks.
King Salmon School District Receives Envelopes Containing White Powder
The King Salmon school district office reported an envelope containing white powder Friday. The National Guard and a postal inspector responded and the powder was taken for analysis. The offices were evacuated and are being tested.
Bear Knocks Down, Claws Eagle River Man
Anchorage police say a 57-year-old Eagle River man was taken to a hospital and treated for wounds from a grizzly bear. KTUU-TV reports Howard Meyer was hiking Saturday near his home about three-quarters of a mile off Eagle River Road when he saw the bear, estimated at 800 pounds, about 50 feet away.
American Masters: Johnny Carson
Explore the life and career of "The Tonight Show" host — seen by more people than anyone else in U.S. history — through unprecedented access to Carson’s personal and professional archives, including all existing episodes of "The Tonight Show" from 1962-1992. Interviews with family, colleagues and performers who appeared, began or were influenced by "The Tonight Show" illuminate his story: David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Joan Rivers, Mel Brooks, Angie Dickinson, David Steinberg, Don Rickles, Carl Reiner, Doc Severinsen and others. Kevin Spacey narrates.
KAKM: Monday, 5/14 at 8:00pm
AK: Making Lemonade
The Southeast town of Wrangell is filled with small locally owned businesses that rely on community support. And the importance of that support was one lesson learned last weekend when students opened their own lemonade stands around the city. The Wrangell kids participated in their first Lemonade Day- a national event to encourage young people to learn about business.
Savoonga Men Cited For Ivory Sale Violations
Ten men from Savoonga received federal citations today for allegedly violating the Marine Mammal protection act by selling raw ivory to non-natives.
Redistricting Board To Redraw Southeast Districts
The Alaska Redistricting Board will start redrawing Southeast Alaska’s legislative districts on Monday.
BLM Meeting With Kuskokwim Communities About Red Devil Mine Contamination
The Bureau of Land Management is meeting with communities along the Kuskowkim River to talk about contamination leftover from the Red Devil mercury mine.
JPARC Hearing Start In Anchorage
Public hearings on proposals for changes to the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex or JPARC started this evening in Anchorage.
6,000 Military Members To March Through Fairbanks
As many as 6,000 military will march through Fairbanks Saturday.
Coast Guard Rules Out Mechanical Problem In Ferry Accident
The U.S. Coast Guard says Monday’s ferry accident in Petersburg was not caused by a mechanical problem.
‘Bike To Work Day’ Taking Place Next Friday
Next Friday is “Bike to Work Day,” and participation is likely to be heavy, at least in Anchorage, where bicycle trail use use goes up each year, including 2011, when it happened on a rainy day.
300 Villages: Fort Yukon
This week were heading to the Athabascan community of Fort Yukon in Interior Alaska.