Alaska News Nightly: April 10, 2008
Legislators head into the final days of the legislative session with plenty on their plates. Plus, Halibut charter operators may have to buy quota...
A Closer Look: Dr. Ted Mala
Tuesday afternoon on KSKA, A Closer Look features an Alaska Native physician who specializes in bridge building. First Dr. Ted Mala surmounted national...
Algo Nuevo: May 11, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the May 11, 2008 edition of Algo Nuevo -- Something New.If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
State of Art: Jimmy Riordan resurrects a retired bookmobile
This week on State of Art we're hearing from artist Jimmy Riordan. He spoke with Hometown Alaska host Kathleen McCoy about his new project involving a retired bookmobile, raising funds for repairs and what comes next.
Outdoors and activism
On the next Outdoor Explorer, we have an interview with one of the world’s top professional snowboarders, Jeremy Jones, who has made more than 50 films about his exploits in Alaska alone. But that’s not all Jeremy is about anymore. As he saw winter eroding, he has become an activist to do something about climate change, and recruited other top skiing and boarding pros to become activists as well.
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Alaska’s summer heatwave
How has this summer affected marine mammal, fish and seabird populations? And what does the hot weather mean for the state as Alaskans adapt to the reality of climate change? We'll discuss the summer heat wave on the next Talk of Alaska.
The Lost Ledgers of the Alaska Commercial Company
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Hands-on Discovery in Portage Valley
Today we’re going to school outside. Douglas Causey is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and most days he’s teaching in a classroom like every other teacher.
But, the one he’s teaching today couldn’t be more different. This classroom is in Portage Valley. And the homework? Catching fish.
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Alaska News Nightly: April 3, 2013
Oil Tax Overhaul May Cost As Much As $5 Billion Per Year; Gov. Parnell Not Concerned About Oil Company Testimony On Tax Changes; Begich Furloughs Staff, Will Return Fraction Of Pay; 4 Men Arrested In Connection With Sexual Assault Of Homeless Teen; Anchorage Election Results Shifts Assembly Makeup; Committee Gives Approval To Start KABATA Fund; Tribal Management Of Fish And Game Sought At Hearing; Chef Merges Native Traditions With Contemporary Cuisine
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The Obama Administration’s Pivot from the Middle East to Asia
Pulitzer Prize Winning Foreign Correspondent, Lewis Simons was recorded speaking on “The Obama Administration's Pivot from the Middle East to Asia” at the Alaska World Affairs Council on May 17, 2013.
Women’s athletic events
KSKA: Thursday, February 1, at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. The next Outdoor Explorer focuses on women, and specifically events for women athletes. The Alaska Ski for Women is coming up soon, and after that the Gold Nugget Triathlon, and there are others too. We’ll be talking with competitors and organizers to find out what these events are like, how they feel different from co-ed races, and why it is important to have events specifically for women.
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Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal and important human experience that is necessary for motivation and even our survival as a species. Anxiety, however, can become a frustrating and debilitating condition that can manifest as intense irrational fear, hypervigilance, panic, obsessive behaviors, and poor self esteem.
Alaska News Nightly: September 14, 2010
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Oct. 28, 2019
Judge rules that a ballot measure that would change how Alaskans choose state elected officials can move forward. Also: Still no sign of a missing Homer woman who vanished Oct. 17.
Happy Halloween!
From KSKA's Program Director, Bede Trantina (above) and the entire KSKA crew.
Memorial Day Clamming
Memorial Day is upon us, and with it, huge minus tides in lower Cook Inlet. Excellent clam tides are hitting at the same time as the starting weekend of the summer season. But razor clams have been scarce of late. We’ll have a researcher trying to find out why, as well talking about how to pursue razors, and going after steamers and butters, too. Biology, food safety, digging, camping, cooking. You'll even hear some secret recipes on the next Outdoor Explorer.
KSKA: Thursday, 5/23 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Dec. 22, 2017
New oil estimate for NPR-A: It's 'HUGE'; State looks to settle TAPS tariff cases; North Slope borough storm gets disaster declaration; Refuge drilling opponents prepare for next phase of struggle; Bethel Search and Rescue seeks stronger partnership with local police; Alaska Christmas trees: backyard charm or out-of-state beauty?; AK: Anchorage celebrates winter solstice with tour of trees; 49 Voices: Anita Laulainen of Palmer Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: September 18, 2012
2012 PFD Will Be $878; Energy Relief Is Not Accompanying PFD; Jack-Up Rig ‘Endeavor’ Lowers Legs Into Kachemak Bay; Wind, Rain Event To Hit Southcentral, Prince William Sound; Tanacross, Dot Lake Still Without Power After High Winds; Scientists Look For Clues Causing Record Arctic Ice Melting; Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Challenging Wishbone Hill Permits; Sitka Adds Teacher To Keep ‘K’ Classes Small
Alaska News Nightly: November 20, 2009
Photo by Libby Casey, APRN - Washington DC
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is joined by fellow Republicans to criticize the health legislation now before...
Experts say Alaskans’ willingness to mask up is key to rebuilding the economy
Until the virus is under control, experts say the state’s economy will continue to suffer.