Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
With help from his dad, a Haines man is recovering after a bear attacked him. Also: How Alaska's public broadcasters are faring after the governor zeroed out state funding.
Jesuits Investigation in Alaska | Alaska Insight
The Catholic church has been reckoning with the systematic cover-up of sexual abuse among clergy members as victims began coming forward in the last decade. An investigative piece published by the program Reveal from the Center of Investigative Reporting last year found that, for decades, Jesuit priests abused hundreds in Alaska Native villages.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019
About 1,600 BP employees confront an uncertain future. Also: Soldiers from Alaska remain hospitalized after a training accident in Mississippi.
State of Art: October 4th, 2019
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Anchorage author, Don Rearden. His most recent project is "Warrior's Creed," a memoir he co-wrote with Roger Sparks, a decorated veteran who has served as a Recon Marine and an Alaska Pararescuman. We learn about what goes into co-writing a book, reliving other people's trauma, and doing their stories justice.
LISTEN: Dyslexia affects nearly 20% of children. An expert and advocate help break down why
Dyslexia is a lifelong brain-based issue that makes it difficult for people to learn to read and comprehend written text. Finding resources to assist children is both challenging and expensive.
LISTEN: How restorative justice helps rebuild and repair connections to community
Restorative justice tries to correct behavior by repairing harm, rebuilding relationships, and bringing the offender back into good standing in their community. Does it work to reduce crime and recidivism?
Surprise: Alaska has ticks, and more are on the way
Maybe you are like me. I assumed that Alaska was too cold to have ticks. But it only took searching out the Alaska State...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019
With help from an Anchorage conservative group, the city of Fairbanks' mayor appears headed for reelection. Also: A fight out in the Aleutian islands, over a lot of cod worth a lot of money.
Traveling Music 10-6-19
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
10-6-19
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Hanneke’s Bridal
March
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas / Alasdair Fraser
Ports of Call
Culburnie Records
3:37
Half Acre
Patsy Reid / Daniel...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation gets into in-state investment. Also: The commission that accredits the University of Alaska voices concerns over restructuring.
LISTEN: Alaska doctors says these devices and procedures change lives for people with foot problems
Orthopedic issues of the feet can be extremely limiting in both kids and adults. The good news is that technology is really pushing the boundaries in surgery and assistance devices.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 30, 2019
A faith-based women's shelter declares victory in its legal battle with the city of Anchorage. And Alaska Airlines is no longer the country's least-polluting domestic air carrier.
Algo Nuevo September 29th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, September 29th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Algo Nuevo September 22nd, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Night Music: September, 21st 2019
Here is the Night Music Playlist for September 21st with Kirk Waldhaus.
‘And Now We Rise’: The story and work behind this documentary
Affinity Films' recent documentary aired in late April at the Bear Tooth. It tells the story of a grassroots movement in Anchorage to help...
New Approaches to End Suicide in Alaska | Alaska Insight
The Alaska Suicide Prevention Council says 90% of people who die by suicide have depression or another treatable mental illness. Long winters, isolation and limited mental health services contribute to the problem, but many organizations across Alaska are working to lower the rates by talking about the issue.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 27, 2019
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’ll talk more about a third special session on the PFD after a vacant senate seat is filled. Also: The Association of Village Council Presidents comes out against the proposed Donlin gold mine.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Uncertainty for union workers in Hilcorp's buyout of BP in Alaska. And a Delta Junction councilman denies posting racist comments to Twitter.
State of Art: September 27th, 2019
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Anchorage band Tanana Rafters. They recently recorded some tracks for a new video series from Alaska Public Media called Polar Playlists. We check out those tracks and find out more about the band.