Fighting for his 25th term, here’s why Don Young says he’s not done yet | Alaska Insight
Alaska Insight is kicking off four weeks of discussions with Alaska Congressional candidates with U.S. House incumbent Don Young. Congressman Young is seeking his 25th term in Alaska’s sole House seat.
LISTEN: The number of couples divorcing late in life has more than doubled since the 90s. Why?
Since 1990 there has been a 250% increase in divorce rates for people older than 50. What are the reasons behind this rising trend? What are the mental health implications on both divorcees and their adult children?
LISTEN: What can history tell us about which Alaskans face the greatest barriers to employment?
Nationally, Black and Asian Americans are facing a much greater increase in the unemployment rate, compared to white Americans.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 10, 2020
The woman propositioned by former Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallot, tells her story to the Anchorage Daily News. And, Senator Lisa Murkowski on reports that President Trump downplayed the danger of the pandemic. Plus, the Anchorage School District moves to get kids back into classrooms.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A federal judge blocks a request to require an absentee ballot application be sent to every Alaskan voter. And, the oil industry isn't worried about several lawsuits over drilling in ANWR and the NPR-A. Plus, Juneau struggles to find a place for its cold weather homeless shelter.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 8, 2020
What can we learn about how Alaskans are experiencing unemployment? And, a new podcast with a familiar voice explores climate change solutions in the U.S and beyond. Plus, competitive video gaming grows at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 7, 2020
Hundreds gather in Anchorage for the anniversary of the March on Washington. And, how pandemic misinformation is playing out in Alaska. Plus, two winter sports groups are battling over trail access in Juneau.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 4, 2020
State health officials begin preparing to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, when one is available. And how dramatic is sea ice loss in the Bering Sea? Very dramatic, according to a new study. Plus, a group of Yellowstone Bison arrive in arrive at their new home: a valley on Kodiak island.
State of Art: Anchorage theater company goes virtual and pokes fun at corporate greed with their upcoming melodrama
This week on State of Art we're learning about RKP Production's upcoming play "Tanker on the Rocks or the Great Alaskan Bad Friday Fish Spill of '89."
For Alaska’s rural children, distance learning exposes gaps in internet equity
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The new school year is underway in Alaska and the majority of the state's students are attending school online. While online education is a...
How districts are working to meet distance education needs in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
Most schools are underway across the state. Do rural students have better options for online instruction now than they had in the spring?
2020 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
On this Outdoor Explorer, Harlow Robinson, executive director of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame, will catch us up on
the Hall’s class of 2020. The planned induction ceremony for the event, the moment and the individuals to be honored
was slated for April, but the celebration has been delayed to next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Huts and parks
There are many ways and places to get outdoors in Alaska from car camping to
remote mountains and rivers. This show features an update on the Spencer Whistle
Stop near Portage, Alaska Hut’s plans for a world class hut system, and one on State
Parks and their 50 th anniversary.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 3, 2020
Climate change is drawing more pink salmon to the Arctic Ocean. And, Juneau's annual pride week drag show adapts to social distancing requirements. Plus, more activity in Alaska's parks highlights the need for maintenance funds.
LISTEN: U.S. House incumbent Don Young is here to answer your questions
Alaska has only one U.S. House seat and Congressman Don Young is seeking his 25th term in that position. What does he want to accomplish in the next two years if he is re-elected?
As the school year begins, Alaska school administrators worry low enrollment could impact state funding
Financially, there is a lot at stake. State funding of public schools is tied directly to enrollment.
LISTEN: Managing Alzheimer’s is difficult for both patients and their families. What resources are there in Alaska?
Alzheimer’s disease affects the lives of 8,500 Alaskans. While the disease is devastating to the patient, it also provides incredible challenges for caregivers and family.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday September 2, 2020
Student athletes at the University of Alaska Anchorage try to save their sports programs. And, seafood workers in Petersburg discuss living on a closed campus all season. Plus, the chemistry and health benefits of blueberries.
Kuspuks and Parkys: Symbols of Alaskan Identity | INDIE ALASKA
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Alaskans all have their own taste when it comes to fashion, but one style in particular has grown in popularity throughout the years.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Climate change is disrupting operations at the Red Dog Mine - and costing millions of dollars. And, students across the state test positive for COVID-19 as school starts. Plus, Southeast Alaska's heavy rains are making some people feel … heavy.