Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Aug. 5, 2019

4 believed to be on plane in deadly crash near Girdwood; Alaska ferries resume sailing after striking workers ratify new contract; Alaska Psychiatric Institute struggles to fill positions; Conduct of Denali Commission staffer draws scrutiny; Alaska senators host commission to discuss transboundary mining disputes; Anchorage police shoot man they say pointed a BB gun at officers; Anchorage police officer charged with sexual abuse of teen; 22-year-old Army soldier dies from gunshot in Fairbanks; Nome breaks another climate record: most rain in 24 hours; Alaska natives gather five years after B.C. mining disaster; Fairbanks football coach resigns after swimming accident; Years of data suggest ecosystem shifts in the Northern Bering Sea; Mule deer, white-tail deer expand range into Alaska

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Aug. 2, 2019

State and ferry workers union reach tentative agreement; Rate increases coming for Pioneer Home residents; Newtok's infrastructure erodes like the ground below it; 25-year-old Coast Guard man killed in fall near Buskin Beach; State authorities release IDs of 3 found in glacier lake; Interior farmers purchase North Pole slaughterhouse, with goal of boosting state's meat processing industry; As Bristol Bay celebrates larger than average catch, warmer waters could be affecting salmon; Nome Museum exhibit embraces Native food traditions, new and old; Stranded by Alaska’s ferry strike, a Juneau pretzel baker is turning a profit in Haines

Why do immunizations matter?

Childhood vaccinations have become a sensitive topic in the media. What are vaccines, and why are they important? On the next Line One, guest host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and a panel of experts discuss why immunizations matter.
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The work of eradicating stereotypes

All cultures need a correct reflection of who they are in media. There has been progress, such as the new PBS kids program Molly of Denali, but a lot of work remains. We'll discuss the good, the bad and the 'still needs to be changed' on the next Talk of Alaska.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

Recall effort against Gov. Dunleavy kicks off statewide; Change of opinion: AEDC projects 3 more years of recession in Anchorage; Concerns are raised over ow Red Dog cleans up after truck rollover spills; Point Lay sees earliest walrus haul out ever; Politico: Science 'trampled' as Interior hurries toward ANWR lease sale; Children could bear large burden of Alaska's budget cuts; Budget uncertainty could make it harder for the elderly to access medical care; All 3 West Valley students hospitalized in pool incident released; Health care group completing merger with Alaska hospital; Anchorage curbside compost pilot picked up by private waste company, likely to expand

State of Art: August 2nd, 2019

Welcome to the first episode of State of Art. This week we're talking about First Friday — what it's like in Anchorage and what's happening at the Anchorage Museum for August's First Friday. We also hear from Jenni May Toro, lead singer of Anchorage band The Modern Savage.
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Algo Nuevo July 28th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, July 28th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Night Music: July 27th, 2019

Here is the Night Music Playlist for July 27th with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Algo Nuevo July 21st, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, July 21st, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Anchorage prepares for budget cut impacts

On Wednesday, July 24, the mayor of Anchorage declared a short-term civil emergency in anticipation of the impacts from dramatic budget cuts to agencies...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Gov. Dunleavy chooses new chief of staff, Babcock moved to policy advisor; Campaign to recall Gov. Dunleavy set to start August 1; Confused about Alaska’s budget? You’re not alone. Here’s 10 things to know; Legislature restores Ocean Ranger program; Groups sue for information on Arctic refuge lease sale; Following promising news from EPA, stock prices rise for Pebble owner; Delays bump UAF power plant up-and-running date to mid-August; Amid UA budget woes, some students are noticing increased military recruitment; Nome-area ranch works to get youth into reindeer herding

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases annual “3-year Outlook Report.”

The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation released their yearly economic forecast at a luncheon in downtown Anchorage today.

Exploring Alaska Through Pottery | INDIE ALASKA

What started as a fun, childhood hobby has now turned into a blooming business for potter, Marta Elaine Zegzdryn. Her company, MEZ...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 30, 2019

UA regents move to consolidate University of Alaska system into one accredited university; Ferry workers strike continues as Marine Highway cancels sailings into August; This time, EPA decision has Pebble mine developers cheering; Feds award nearly $5M to combat rural Alaska violence; NTSB: Pilot safely evacuated passengers from burning plane; Can Alaska learn anything from 'the Kansas experiment'?; IGU borrows millions to continue to store natural gas; Ferry workers’ strike chokes supply chain to Gustavus; Wrangell residents react to ferry strike; 1 West Valley student remains hospitalized following UAF pool accident; Democratic presidential candidates take to Twitter to weigh in on Alaska politics; Wildfire near Donlin Gold mine site grows; Chignik Bay 'hanging by a thread' in second year of scant fishing

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 27, 2019

Legislature passes capital budget funding, $1,600 PFD, veto reversals; 'Tired of playing defense': GOP claims the environment issue. But climate change? Not so much.; Coast Guard Commandant makes statewide tour stop in Kodiak; As ferry strike continues, Angoon must find alternatives; Troopers: Hiker dies on the way to Stampede Trail’s 'magic bus'; West Valley pre-season football practice suspended after swimming incident puts 3 players in hospital; With ANWR drilling on its doorstep, an Alaska Native village is poised to profit; Air Force works to decontaminate PFAS-affected areas in Moose Creek; Alaska beekepers suspect pesticides in deaths of honeybees; Online education ad targeting University of Alaska students draws criticism

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 26, 2019

Alaska House absences draw attention; State warns striking ferry workers of loss of health coverage; Moody’s sees negative outlook for Alaska’s credit rating; Alaska appeals court sends murder case back to lower court 'We’re gonna be out on the streets' Anchorage readies for homeless crisis; Chair of Rasmuson Foundation, and Dunleavy voter, walks back support for governor; Governor’s veto could close Head Start classrooms in Southeast Alaska; Donlin Gold suspends operations as Smith Creek Fire grows

Exploring Hatcher Pass

Hatcher Pass and the Independence Mine State Historical Park are popular summerdestinations for hikers, climbers, bikers and berry pickers. 60 miles north of Anchorage,...

Anchorage’s ever-evolving farmers markets

I remember my first lovely visit to a farmers' market this year, back on June 22. I'd heard about a new one, Jewel Lake...

Unmasking brain injury

People who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can experience a wide range of symptoms, from a headache to death. Often these symptoms are subtle and can be missed by care providers, family members, and coaches.
YKHC consists of a regional hospital in Bethel. Photo Courtesy of YKHC.

Rural public health

Access to health care in rural Alaska can be a challenge. How will reductions in medicaid and other funds affect health in rural communities?