LISTEN: What is vein disease? What are the signs and symptoms?
Varicose veins are one of the most common signs of vein disease in the legs. They are often caused by defective valves in the leg veins causing blood to pool. There are now many treatment options ranging from noninvasive compression stockings to more invasive surgical treatments
Alaska had just emerged from recession when the pandemic hit. When will the state’s economy be back to pre-COVID levels?
“This is going to be a slow grind to get back to pre-pandemic levels."
Teens use storytelling to work out personal challenges, find meaning
UPDATE August 3, 2020. The podcasts we sampled for this show are now published in full and available to the public. Find them here.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 24, 2020
A lawsuit over absentee ballot applications for the upcoming election heads to federal court. And the Food Bank of Alaska says it's seeing far more people in need amid the pandemic. Plus, Sand Point, close to Tuesday's earthquake, deals with the damage.
State of Art: Sexual assault survivors tell their stories with “Unheard”
On the heels of winning a Pulitzer Prize for their series "Lawless," the ADN and Propublica began publishing stories from sexual assault survivors along with their photos. The project is now an outdoor exhibit at the Anchorage Museum featuring large portraits, quotes and audio clips of the survivors themselves.
LISTEN: With the school year weeks away, teachers contemplate returning to the classroom during a pandemic
The decisions on how to educate students during the pandemic are difficult and teachers are caught in the middle. So how do teachers feel about the upcoming school year?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 23, 2020
A lawsuit over absentee ballot applications for the upcoming election heads to federal court. And the Food Bank of Alaska says it's seeing far more people in need amid the pandemic. Plus, Sand Point, close to Tuesday's earthquake, deals with the damage.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Anchorage announces a new mandate scaling back bar and restaurant capacity. And state lawmakers consider expanding a court system that focuses on treatment instead of prison time.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
So far, fishing towns have stayed largely safe from fishing industry COVID-19 cases. And Alaska teachers voice concerns about returning to the classroom. Plus, a show tunes singer who usually performs for cruise ship tourists takes his act to the Juneau IGA instead.
LISTEN: Is it safe to send kids back to school?
As coronavirus cases spike in the U.S., states are in a mad scramble to figure out what to do about kids returning to school in the fall. Is the virus really “low risk” for kids and how easily do they catch and spread it?
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 20, 2020
The Army Corps of Engineers prepares to publish an important Pebble Mine study later this week. And Anchorage officials defend the city's plan to expand services for the homeless.Plus, the cruise ships may be absent but tourists are still visiting Juneau.
Listeners question Anchorage police. Take a listen.
On June 15—in light of the killing of George Floyd beneath the knee of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, plus intense local,...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 17, 2020
A surge in Covid-19 cases in Anchorage has local health officials sounding the alarm. And how doctors like Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink are avoiding the virus in their own lives. Plus, a late-night kitten rescue in Ketchikan.
LISTEN: How are recreational and high school sports leagues around Alaska adapting to the changes that come with competing during a pandemic?
What do recreational and competitive sports in Alaska look like during a pandemic?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 16, 2020
Hospitals in Anchorage say they're seeing more people with symptoms of COVID-19. And, regional airlines stay afloat after buying some of Ravn's assets. Plus, Ketchikan rallies around an artist whose work was vandalized.
State of Art: Anchorage musician James Glaves releases solo material
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Anchorage musician James Glaves. He's been involved with a huge amount of projects from playing in bands to recording and producing them.
LISTEN: There are billions of dollars at stake in the 2020 Census, but Alaska response rates are low
The census is about understanding the country’s population, but it’s also about money. There are billions of federal dollars at stake. Yet, less than half of Alaskans have responded so far, with the lowest self-response rate of any other state in the country.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Some teachers in Anchorage feel the district's reopening plan is not cautious enough. And, the Sitka Assembly votes to remove a statue of a Russian colonist. Plus, the Ketchikan community continues to discuss police reform.
Skiing Alaska’s extreme slopes with videographer Luka Bees | INDIE ALASKA
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Ever wonder what it takes to capture skiers on video as they perform their most epic tricks? Over the years, Luke Bredar, also known...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Officials say young people are driving the increase in Alaska's coronavirus cases. And, international students in Alaska react to new guidance from the Trump administration. Plus, a new FCC program could help tribes provide broadband to their communities.