How immigration transformed the 49th state
Over the course of little more than a century, Alaska communities transformed from primarily Indigenous to some of the...
How did Alaska become a destination for immigrants? | Alaska Insight
Immigration is a political hot button issue in the nation, with advocates calling for better pathways for citizenship and opponents demanding fewer entrants and higher border walls. But Alaska has been a state of rich diversity since before statehood.
UAA, UAF, UAS faculty discuss university accreditation
What does university accreditation mean? Why does each of the state's three universities have its own accreditation? If UA moved to a single accreditation,...
LISTEN: It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How much do you know about breast health?
Did you know that breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. and affects males too. On the next Line One we open a treasure chest of information regarding breast health in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
State of Art: “The Ice Maiden”
It's theater season and a weekly dose of Anchorage arts and culture just isn't enough to get it all out there. In this SOA bonus interview, we hear from "The Ice Maiden" director Dick Reichman and cast member Krista Schwarting.
State of Art: October 25th, 2019
This week on State of Art we're getting an education on opera. We learn about "The Barber of Seville," the first production of the season from Anchorage Opera. Stage director Laura Alley and Anchorage Opera principal conductor Brian DeMaris put "The Barber" in historical context and talk about why it's a good introduction to the art form.
State of Art: October 18, 2019
We're wrapping up our membership drive and we have a couple of pieces to give your ears a rest.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
With winter closing in, whalers in Utqiaġvik haven't landed a single bowhead whale. Also: Unalaska residents brace for at least another 10 days with no scheduled air service. For one mom,that means being separated from her kids.
LISTEN: How lobbyists shape government in Alaska
Lobbyists are often viewed with skepticism. But many who lobby the local, state and federal government are citizens — often volunteers — who seek better healthcare, improved schools or advocate for policies that address local concerns over clean air and water.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
Questions about safety procedures after the fatal plane crash in Dutch Harbor last week. Also: A plan to ship liquefied natural gas from Alaska's North coast with ice-breaking tankers. And moving day has finally arrived for the first wave of Newtok residents being relocated.
Night Music: October, 19th 2019
Here is the Night Music Playlist for October 19th, 2019 with Kirk Waldhaus.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019
The proposed Pebble Mine's backers spent more than $1 million dollars this year to lobby Congress. Also: A judge orders the state to stop housing psychiatric patients in jails.
Traveling Music 10-27-19
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10-22-19
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Elder
Format: Tune
Title
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Megan
and Jarrod (instrumental)
Alisdare Frasier and Brittany Haas
/ Alisdare Frasier
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Oct. 21, 2019
A passenger describes what it was like on board the plane that crash landed in Dutch Harbor yesterday, killing one person. Also: Corporate leaders express support for the effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on day two of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks.
Ski swaps and Hatcher Pass Lodge
Winter is coming, and that means it’s ski swap time! This week on Outdoor Explorer, we'll talk to Sparky Anderson about how to buy and sell your outdoor winter gear at your local ski swap. Sparky is the head coach of the UAA Ski Team. And in the second half of the show, we’ll be speaking with Hap Wurlizer, proprietor of the Hatcher Pass Lodge.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
A passenger describes what it was like on board the plane that crash landed in Dutch Harbor yesterday, killing one person. Also: Corporate leaders express support for the effort to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy on day two of the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks.
Explained: What are PFAS compounds and how can they affect human health?
Found in various items from firefighting foam to household cleaning products and even food containers, PFAS are persistent "forever...
PFAS contamination in Alaska | Alaska Insight
Found in various items from firefighting foam to household cleaning products and even food containers, PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that bioaccumulate over time. Drinking water sources in several Alaska communities are contaminated with PFAS.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019
In Fairbanks, a protest erupts on the first day of the AFN convention. Also: Sen. Lisa Murkowski responds to the latest revelations regarding the President and Ukraine.
LISTEN: Alaska’s history of immigration goes farther back than you might think
Immigrants play a large role in expanding the state's cultural identity, economy and community. But the road to citizenship is not easy, and arriving in Alaska is only half the battle.