Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 3, 2020
Bars take another hit after being linked to some covid-19 outbreaks. And, Denali National Park visitation is at an all time low. Plus, some advice on celebrating the 4th during the pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 2, 2020
Officials say some of Anchorage's public health resources are maxed out as the coronavirus spreads. And, new data on the diversity of Alaska's State Troopers. Plus, a new mural in Petersburg celebrates an Alaska Native leader.
LISTEN: How important is removing statues in the larger context of systemic racism?
For many Americans, monuments, statutes and other historical markers are tributes to past figures, but for Native and Black Americans, these relics are painful reminders of racism and colonization. Some want them torn down, others say they should remain with accurate historical context. Is this the right fight?
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Alaska's top doctor says bars have been linked to several coronavirus outbreaks. And, the Sealaska Heritage Institute hopes to further the discussion on Indigenous copyright. Plus, what not to do if you come across an entangled whale.
Skagway’s economy depends on cruise tourism. With little money coming in, the city is paying millions of dollars to residents
In Skagway, the city is distributing a large portion of its federal CARES Act funding directly to residents. City officials hope this unique action will save the town.
Where are they now? – The Shrimp Whisperer | INDIE ALASKA
Al Laudert's shrimp photography was first featured on Indie Alaska in 2016 and has been one of the most-asked-about episodes in the...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Which disabilities might prevent someone from using a mask? And, Senator Lisa Murkowski comments on the debate over police funding. Plus, how the coronavirus has delayed some court cases in Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 29, 2020
A federal fisheries management memo bars employees from explicitly referencing COVID-19. And, a church in Kotzebue reopens to parishioners. Plus, why dogs in Sitka are getting sick from shellfish.
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!
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Dewey teaches Raven how to say "Thank you my friend!" in Koyukon Athabascan.