LISTEN: Interest rates are low, but competition is high for home buyers in Alaska
Home prices have remained surprisingly high during the pandemic, which may be a result of fewer people moving out.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 26, 2020
Health officials in Alaska continue to encourage mask wearing to slow the spread of coronavirus. And, an Alaska Native artist weighs in on the debate around statues of historical figures. Plus, the first signs of community spread of COVID-19 appear in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Why being civil matters: Heather Lende on surviving small-town politics
Book number four, from Heather Lende, is about why and how people in small towns find a way—usually—to remain civil to one another.
In "Of...
State of Art: Reminders of our past or symbols of oppression? An Alaska artist reflects on statues of figures with checkered pasts
This week on State of Art, we're hearing from Nicholas Galanin Yeil Ya-Tseen, a Tlingit-Unangax̂ artist from Sitka. We also check out some of the Anchorage Downtown Partnership's virtual concert series.
LISTEN: COVID-19 cases are on the rise as Alaska reopens. How do we slow the spread and maintain our economy?
The number of new COVID-19 infections in Alaska has sharply increased in this month as the economy reopens. What are the factors contributing to the rapid rise and how should state and local government leaders respond to help slow the spread of the virus?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Ravn Air Group receives dozens of bids for all, or parts, of its bankrupted airline. And, a Ketchikan teacher wins a statewide teaching award. Plus, commercial salmon fishing returns to Kuskokwim Bay.
LISTEN: As medicine has evolved, so has the role of the physician assistant.
The role and training of a physician assistant, or PA, has evolved over time. They provide a service as a midlevel provider or physician extender which has become particularly crucial for rural medicine in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Anchorage's mayor says masks may be required if coronavirus cases continue to rise. And, new funding moves the controversial Ambler Road project forward. Plus, the pandemic continues to affect the salmon market.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
A Juneau resident challenges the state's expansion of who can apply for CARES Act funds. And, business owners struggle to navigate mask policies. Plus, an Alaska Native village grapples with a priest's past alleged abuse.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 22, 2020
The University of Alaska president resigns. And, tribal governments in Alaska ask the federal government for permission to hunt out of season: Plus, neither pandemic nor rain could stop Fairbanks' annual Midnight Sun baseball game.
Foragers share their passion for finding wild foods
In this time of COVID-19, I am spending a lot of time outdoors. We are surely blessed with one of the greatest systems of...
In My Family: Thank you my friend!
https://youtu.be/zwrS452ngYc
Dewey teaches Raven how to say "Thank you my friend!" in Koyukon Athabascan.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 19, 2020
Ketchikan officials ask for calm after announcing a COVID-positive traveler visited several social events. And, the infamous "Into the Wild' bus gets a helicopter ride to a new location. Plus, how a supreme court decision on discrimination could impact LGTBQ Alaskans.
LISTEN: What is the role of the OB-GYN doctor?
Many factors affect the care that you receive during pregnancy, including obesity, having preexisting medical problems, and even being a minority. What can we do to mitigate our risks and to prepare for a healthy pregnancy?
State of Art: Talking “21st Sensory” with Anchorage musician Chad Reynvaan
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Chad Reynvaan. His musical fingerprints are all over the Anchorage music scene, whether he's playing in a band or recording one at his own Wattage Studio. He tells us about his new album "21st Sensory," the appeal of vintage gear and his tendencies towards dad-rock. We also check out his new track "Permanently Lost."
LISTEN: What does it take to ensure human rights across Alaska? A conversation with the Human Rights Commission and state Ombudsman.
Protests demanding equality have rippled across the state and nation in recent weeks. Communities of color and their supporters demand reform of policing, but inequality also exists within many other government agencies and programs that create barriers to social justice.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 18, 2020
Immigrants living under DACA in Alaska, cheer today's Supreme Court decision. And, childcare providers are struggling financially as they seek assistance from the state. Plus, Juneau wants to put $1 million towards funding temporary jobs for locals out of work.
LISTEN: More women, young Alaskans, among unprecedented number of unemployment filings in April
Like many other things in the past few months, Alaska Department of Labor Economist Jenna Luhrs says unemployment numbers were unprecedented.
In My Family: Come here my child
https://youtu.be/DEPAMEitkk0
Dewey teaches Raven how to say "Come here my child" in Koyukon Athabascan.
In My Family: Thank you my friend!
https://youtu.be/zwrS452ngYc
Dewey teaches Raven how to say "Thank you my friend!" in Koyukon Athabascan.