Fighting COVID-19 at home and in Alaska’s largest hospital | Alaska Insight
The number of coronavirus infections in Alaska is growing. And as the disease continues its spread across the state, it’s impacting more and more Alaskans.
LISTEN: It was supposed to be a record year for Alaska tourism. Then COVID-19 hit.
How much has federal CARES Act funding helped Alaska's visitor industry and will these businesses survive the winter?
LISTEN: Why is organ donation an important part of modern medicine?
In 2019, 129 organs were successfully donated by Alaska patients and transplanted.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 13, 2020
Health officials say covid case counts in the state are declining. And, a rare orca swims through the Inside Passage. Plus, Anchorage hospitality workers advocate for assistance from the city Assembly.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Governor Mike Dunleavy talks about the state's fight against COVID-19. And, how can Anchorage teachers make sure more students show up to online classes this fall? Plus, churches in Anchorage openly defy the city’s order limiting indoor crowds.
Need: Mentors for youth aging out of the state foster care safety net
Alaska has approximately 3,000 youth in foster care, and many of these young people have stepped forward to ask for a mentor. Their wish...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The city of Anchorage and two defiant restaurants have cut a deal. And, thousands of walrus are beaching themselves on the North Slope…again. Plus, the state sues a federal board over subsistence hunting.
LISTEN: As the pandemic continues, more of our time is spent staring at screens. How do we maintain a healthy balance?
It is easier than ever for us to get lost in hours of television, gaming, and scrolling through social media. How do we find and maintain balance in our lives when nothing is as it was?
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 10, 2020
Alaska Senate President Cathy Giessel leans on a decade of experience as she faces a serious challenger in next week's Republican primary. And, Yukon Kuskokwim villages have different ideas about how they can spend COVID-19 relief money. Plus, a fishing crew near Prince of Wales Island makes a rare catch.
Lyrics and riffs with Portugal. The Man’s Eric Howk
Their Grammy-winning "Feel It Still" is kinetic, playful but also provoking. How did it happen and what's next? We listen to tunes and get an update from band member Eric Howk.
Thanks for listening!
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 7, 2020
Some physicians worry data on Alaska’s healthcare capacity isn't telling the whole story. And, judge sides with the city of Anchorage against a defiant restaurant. Plus, a new brewery opens in Sitka.
State of Art: Celebrating 50 years of public radio in Alaska
On a recent episode of Talk of Alaska, host Lori Townsend interviewed people involved with the origins of public radio in the state. For this week's State of Art we'll hear a condensed version of that show.
As gyms adapt to operate during a pandemic, some are struggling to get users back inside
Gyms are adapting, but some still face financial strain as Alaskans opt out of indoor exercise.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 6, 2020
Anchorage restaurant owners are furious with the mayor's shutdown order. And, parents in Juneau want more details on the school start plan. Plus, how difficult is it to cross the Canadian border right now?
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Alaska's first cruise cuts its sailing short after a passenger get a positive COVID test result, enrollment in the state's largest school district is down, and syphilis cases in Alaska are up.
LISTEN: Hard hit by government closures and consumer fears of exposure to COVID-19, restaurants are on the brink
Bars and restaurants are once again closed to indoor drinking and dining in Anchorage, but some restaurant owners say they can't afford another shutdown, and will defy the order and stay open. Some will close permanently. What's the best answer to keep people safe and keep businesses whole?
What’s it take to win Alaska’s fiercely contentious beard competition? | INDIE ALASKA
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Bearded men and women from around the country gather in Anchorage every winter during the Fur Rendezvous to compete in the Mr. Fur Face...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The latest on the Recall Dunleavy campaign, an Anchorage restaurant defies city's shut down order, and a fishing community struggles without its fish.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 3, 2020
A healthcare executive resigns following her husband's firing, a small cruise sets sail, and tug boats keep Alaskans supplied.
ASD school superintendent answers questions about back-to-school
Superintendent Dr. Deena Bishop was a guest on Hometown Alaska this week. We plan to discussed the COVID-19 community risk assessment and how ASD...