LISTEN: An hour of gratitude and compassion amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Prentiss Pemberton is opening up the phone lines for you to share stories of grace and compassion over the last 2 months.
State of Art: Virtual festivals aim to reconnect Alaskans
This week on State of Art we learn about AKAK, a virtual music festival featuring local musicians streaming tonight. We also find out what to expect from Anchorage Community Theater's weekly Virtual Short Play Festival.
LISTEN: Lawmakers discuss stabilizing the economy after COVID-19
Alaska lawmakers have said they need to approve the governor’s plan for sending out federal CARES Act funds to Alaska businesses and communities. They’re considering reconvening in Juneau to do so. Should they?
Buying a slice of The Greatland: How to buy state-owned land in Alaska
My first question when I learned that Alaskans can still acquire state land was to ask if that was through homesteading. The answer is...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Over a million pieces of personal protective equipment have landed in Anchorage. And, as some businesses reopen, others close for good. Plus: A Juneau food cart owner adapts to a new socially distant reality.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Hundreds of oilfield service company employees lose their jobs as the pandemic continues. Plus: Wildland firefighters prepare for a season with scarce Outside resources. And, retailers at Anchorage's Dimond Center mall reopen to customers.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Why state officials chose a virtual school from Florida over a platform developed in Alaska. Plus: Wildfires slowed tourism on the Kenai Peninsula last year- now businesses are bracing for another tough summer. And, how NOAA scientists are using artificial intelligence to count wildlife populations.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 27, 2020
The BP-Hilcorp sale moves forward under new financial terms. Plus: state officials focus on ramping up coronavirus testing. And, Interior Alaska communities begin flood preparations.
Take a break from pandemic stress with Alaska artists | Alaska Insight
Social isolation and sheltering in place have disrupted our daily lives, leaving many people anxious and stressed. Musicians and writers join us to help you decompress.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 24, 2020
North Slope oil production will be cut by 10 percent to avoid running out of storage. Plus: Juneau would have welcomed it's first cruise ship this week… if not for the pandemic. And, how some restaurants are preparing to welcome back dine-in customers.
LISTEN: Genetic testing can tell you your risk of cancer, and it’s available here in Alaska
As technology and science advance we continue to find genes that play a role in both cancer and non-cancer diseases. Testing can show if you are at risk for a disease and also impact how you are treated.
State of Art: New music from The Jephries, Kittiwake and Braided River
This week on State of Art we're hearing new music from local bands Braided River, The Jephries and Kittiwake.
LISTEN: Dr. Anne Zink and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss reopening the economy on Talk of Alaska
Reopening Alaska's economy is something some Alaskans desperately want while others urge caution as the coronavirus pandemic continues. THow will this work in practice and how do we know it isn’t too soon?
Making good decisions about screen time with your kids
No, this is not a report detailing what a bad parent you are because you let your children play for hours on tablets, phones...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Alaska's lawmakers and economists weigh the trade offs of issuing an extra PFD. Plus: Police in Nome see a spike in domestic violence calls as people hunker down. And, Salon owners consider how to safely open their doors again during a pandemic.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Some business owners prepare to reopen Monday after being closed for weeks. Plus: Some Alaskans protest the health mandates that have shuttered much of the economy. And, forecasters keep tabs on river breakup that could cause flooding in some communities.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Bristol Bay communities face balancing health concerns with a lucrative fishing season. Plus: an Anchorage toy store owner provides distractions during tough times. And, Bethel's close-knit community turns to videochats during a time of social distancing.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 20, 2020
Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan defends coronavirus aid for Alaska Native Corporations. Plus: Clean-up crews run into difficulties in Valdez as an oil spill grows. And, Alaskans take their haircuts into their own hands.
How Bethel and other rural Alaska villages are preparing for COVID-19 | Alaska Insight
With the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in Southwest Alaska, state and tribal health officials are working to provide adequate supplies for...
Working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
Limited or no road access means many rural Alaska communities face challenges in delivering health care. With the additional strain COVID-19 is putting on local health care providers, how is rural Alaska preparing to stop the spread of coronavirus in their small, isolated communities?