LISTEN: A psychologist joins us to discuss the keys to healthy aging
Can an old dog learn new tricks? In his book, "Our Wisdom Years," psychologist Dr. Garfield makes the case that as we enter our 60s, 70s and 80s, we are actually entering into a “developmental stage.”
LISTEN: Small businesses employ just over half of all Alaskans. How are they fairing as they wait for CARES act funding?
A lawsuits filed against the legislative budget and audit committee says the entire legislature must approve of releasing CARES Act funding to Alaska businesses and municipalities. What happens now and how many more businesses will go under while they wait for help?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 14, 2020
State officials consider whether to maintain the 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors. And, more girls allege a Bethel elementary school principal abused them. Plus: some restaurants are choosing to remain closed to dine in customers.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
An investigation sheds more light on a Bethel elementary school principal's inappropriate behavior. And, The Calista Corporation seeks to form a federally-recognized tribal government in the Yukon-Kuskowim Delta. Plus: New federal rules change Title IX regulations on college campuses.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Cities throughout Alaska hope there'll be enough CARES Act funding to go around. And, kids' summer camps adapt to a socially-distant reality. Plus: customers line up to get into Anchorage's bars as they slowly start to reopen.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 11, 2020
The market for Alaska's seafood becomes more unpredictable as the salmon season starts. And, Alaska's tourism industry turns to in-state customers during the pandemic. Plus: Bars throughout the state can start to reopen, but will they?
Stabilizing Alaska’s economy after COVID-19 | Alaska Insight
Alaska lawmakers have said they need to approve the governor’s plan for sending out federal CARES act funds to Alaska businesses and communities, but are uncertain if they have to reconvene in Juneau to do so. With some of Alaska's largest industries suffering, what will lawmakers do to help stabilize Alaska's economy?
Fly for Pie
Since 1980, the number of female pilots in the United States has remained stagnant at 6% of all pilots. In Alaska,
however, with a per capita pilot population three times the next closest state, it’s not hard to find a group of women
pilots to talk about their adventures.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 8, 2020
How Alaska's correctional facilities are navigating the pandemic. And, Alaska Native leader and Former Lt. Governor Byron Mallot has died. Plus: How federal funds may be split across the state's transportation needs.
State of Art: With no exhibitions, UAA art grads have an unconventional end to school. Plus, a track from Anchorage’s Juicy Harps
This week on State of Art we're finding out how graduating amidst a pandemic affected UAA art students and we hear a beer-centric track from folk trio, Juicy Harps.
Jobs, family brought many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to Alaska. Will they stay?
Alaska Public Media will feature a new television documentary, ASIAN AMERICANS, on Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12, at 7 p.m. each evening....
LISTEN: Distance education looks different across Alaska. How are students doing?
Many families have low or no internet connection available in their homes, so how well does remote teaching work and what might it portend for the start of classes in the fall?
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 7, 2020
Alaska moves into the second phase of reopening. Plus: seasonal workers from around the world stick around Unalaska between fishing seasons. And, the Mat-Su Borough school board hears hours of testimony in response to its controversial decision to remove classic books from the district curriculum.
LISTEN: How kidney health impacts overall physical health
Our kidneys are amazing organs that filter our blood of waste and extra water to create urine. The function of our kidneys can be impacted by many things from high blood pressure, to diabetes and even trauma.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Teacher recruitment to rural Alaska is hampered by the pandemic. And, a Chilkat weaver reflects the pandemic in her art. Plus: A barge takes an unexpected trip down the Kuskokwim River.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.
Scientists in nature
Scientists in Alaska spend weeks at a time in remote locations gathering information to better inform us about the world we live in. On this week’s show we learn from two USGS scientists what it’s like to work in the field.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 4, 2020
State parks and trailheads in Alaska see an influx of visitors as the weather warms. Plus: Childcare centers in Sitka navigate Alaska's reopening plan. And, a Fairbanks program's success helping homeless people out of shelters and into homes.
Re-opening Alaska’s economy | Alaska Insight
Governor Mike Dunleavy began allowing businesses to reopen this week after more than a month of emergency closures. What are the restrictions?
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 1, 2020
Alaska dentists say new state guidelines for their industry are unnecessarily strict. And, Alaska college students prepare to graduate without the normal pomp and circumstance. Plus, the Alaska zoo reopens to visitors.