Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
A Senate Committee advances a bill to help improve how law enforcement handles cases of murdered and missing indigenous women. Plus: Some funny money is floating around the Southeast city of Wrangell.
Metlakatla adapts to drought with grassroots conservation efforts
When you think of extremely dry conditions, California wildfires probably come to mind. But in 2018, some parts of...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019
Members of Alaska's congressional delegation say following the impeachment inquiry of President Trump has not been a huge part of their work lately. Plus: A curious spike in stolen vehicles in Bethel, where, when the river isn't frozen, there are no roads out of town.
Traveling Music 11-24-19
Traveling Music
Date: 11-24-19
Shonti Elder
Format: Tune
Title
Performer / Composer
Album Title
Recording Company
Length
See How Much I Love You
Sylvia
/ Kent Robbins
The
Real Story
Red
Pony Records
3:50
Resilience
Tamara
McCoy / Raveyn...
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
A Republican who owns his own hunting and fishing guiding business has been appointed to the Alaska Legislature. Plus: As a wolverine makes headlines for venturing into Anchorage, we head to the zoo to learn more about the animals.
Rickshaw Run across India
This week’s Outdoor Explorer features the Rickshaw Run Across India. Three Alaskans travelled 1800 miles across India in a motorized tricycle using their skills
developed in Alaska’s wilds.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019
The family of a Homer woman who disappeared a month ago continues to search. Also: With SEA-TAC getting closer to capacity limits, a look at planning the next big Pacific Northwest airport.
Opportunities for Agriculture in Rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
Climate change is changing what Alaskans can expect during the growing season, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for fresh food in rural Alaska. Will residents, even in the arctic, be able to grow enough food for their winter use and sell extra produce to others?
Community Gardening in Anaktuvuk Pass
When most people think of the Arctic, agriculture isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But north of...
LISTEN: A bear attack left him blind. Now he’s on a continuous path of self rediscovery.
It happened in the blink of an eye. Walking back after a day of fishing, Dan Bigly ran into a brown bear on the trail. Before Dan had time to react, the bear was on him. The attack left Dan blind, suffering chronic pain, and wondering what his life would be like.
State of Art: Anchorage Civic Orchestra, The Jangle Bees
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Oleg Proskurnya, director of the Anchorage Civic Orchestra. Their Fall Concert is Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Sydney Lawrence Theater. We also have a track from Anchorage's The Jangle Bees off their self-titled album.
4 Alaska Startups: How they built it
An oyster farmer. A salt-from-the-sea company. An airport vending machine for all things baby. Custom-designed and Alaska-tested outdoor wear for women, manufactured right here...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019
A judge in Anchorage has set arguments for January in a case challenging the state's rejection of an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Plus: A new government report is flagging more problems with the new generation of fighter jets scheduled to come to Alaska in the next few years.
LISTEN: Southeast’s “extreme drought” is over, but there are still concerns about water conservation
Southeast communities are working to adapt to a problem they never imagined-- drought. This week on Talkf of Alaska we discuss community health, water conservation in a rainforest and the climate model forecasts for the future.
Traveling Music 11-17-19
Traveling Music
Date: 11-17-19
Shonti Elder
Format: Tune
Title
Performer / Composer
Album Title
Recording Company
Length
She’s Got You
Rosanne
Cash / Hank Cochran
The
List
Manhattan
Records
3:07
My Old Friend
Tim
McGraw / Craig Wiseman, Steve...
How can Alaskans make the most of the PFD? Here are a few ideas.
Beyond the political battle, part of the PFD story is a lot more personal. If you're handed this sum of money each year — how do you make the most of it?
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019
At a U.S. House hearing today, people for and against the Roadless Rule in the Tongass National Forest said removing the restrictions won't make much difference for the logging industry. Plus: Unalaska’s regular flights are set to resume tomorrow, nearly a month after Ravn Air Group shut down service in the wake of a fatal plane crash.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
New data from the FBI show that reports of crime nationally are generally on the
decline, but by most measures Alaska is bucking that trend. Plus: A popular new podcast called "Midnight Son" tells the story of a well known Alaska Native actor whose career was cut short when he was convicted of attempted murder.
LISTEN: Exploring the fascinating (and sometimes restricted) wild areas on Anchorage’s eastern border
On the northeast side of Anchorage, at the base of the Chugach, is a heavily restricted area that requires a pass to enter. The residents of Scenic Foothills have long considered this area to be their playground, with access to trails and peaks
and an abundance of charismatic wildlife.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Nov. 11, 2019
Efforts to ease conflicts over Southeast Alaska's growing sea otter
population are underway. Plus: Alaskans celebrate Veterans day around the state.