BP Exits Alaska | Alaska Insight

BP has been a part of Alaska’s oil industry for 60 years. Recent news of BP selling all Alaska assets to Hilcorp means the end of an era on the North Slope.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Discussing Alaska as a place to invest this week at a gathering of international of sovereign wealth funds. Also: Military mountaineering with Uzbek soldiers at a northern warfare training center in the Interior.

Alaskans Abroad – Guyana

Alaskans are no strangers to the wilderness, but what about the remote jungle? This week on Outdoor Explorer we are talking about traveling and living in the South American country of Guyana.

How does affordable energy and broadband affect community health?

Affordable energy and access to high-speed broadband is essential for engaging in modern commerce, education, telemedicine and for economic development initiatives. How is the rural energy infrastructure need being addressed?

State of Art: September 13, 2019

On this week's State of Art we're hearing from Juneau artist David Woodie. His solo exhibition "Studio 212" opened this month at Cyrano's ArtSpace Gallery. We'll also hear about a University of Alaska Anchorage professor whose pop-up book aims to teach kids about what happens when plastics reach the ocean.

Going nuclear in Alaska: Past…and Future?

The UAA Japan Center will host a public event remembering the effects of dropping a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II,...

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

The State of Alaska has filed felony criminal charges against an oilfield services company on the Kenai Peninsula. An Anchorage grand jury indicted Baker Hughes and John Clyde Willis on 25 felony counts of assault.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

The Anchorage School District calls for dismissing a volunteer judgewho disqualified a high school swimmer for a uniform violation. And, when it comes to delivering rural healthcare, reliable internet is critical.

Traveling Music 9-22-19

Traveling Music Date: 9-22-19 Shonti Elder Format:  Tune Title               Performer / Composer               Album Title               Recording Company               Length That’s What Ghosts Are For Ben Winship with Owen Winship / Ben Winship Toolshed Snake River...

Traveling Music 9-15-19

Traveling Music Date: 9-15-19 Shonti Elder Format:  Tune Title               Performer / Composer               Album Title               Recording Company               Length Don’t Worry About Me Frances / Sophi “Frances” Cooke Things I’ve Never Said Capitol 3:41 Always the Mountain Ben...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

Stryker Brigade soldiers deploy from Fort Wainwright to Iraq to help train security officers. Plus, can a new Anchorage business help residents eliminate plastic waste?

Night Music: September 7th, 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for September 7th with Kirk Waldhaus
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Algo Nuevo September 8th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, September 8th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Night Music: August 24th, 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for August 24th with Kirk Waldhaus.
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Algo Nuevo September 1st, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, September 1st, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Lawlessness in Rural Alaska | Alaska Insight

With many Alaska communities only accessible by boat or air, ensuring public safety is a complicated problem that is only getting worse. What can be done to better protect all Alaskan, both on and off the road system?

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 6, 2019

A new pool of warm water in the Pacific brings back memories of the blob. Plus, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe wants Alaskans to talk more about global warming.

Kodiak archaeology with Patrick Saltonstall

On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll be talking with Patrick Saltonstall. Patrick is the curator of archaeology at the Alutiiq Museum, which means part of his job is to explore the Kodiak Archipelago, documenting the ancestral culture of the area.

Shell shock: Traumatic brain injury in the military

Almost 400,000 active duty military personnel have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. Often hard to diagnose, due to being an “invisible injury,” veterans suffer longer term consequences from TBI like higher rates of Parkinson's disease and dementia.