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Dunleavy calls for action on constitutional amendments, crime bills; 2 Alaska human rights commission members resign; Fairbanks City Council delays on-site cannabis consumption vote; Alleged Alaska prison gang member arrested in Georgia; Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed; Donlin promises economic development if mine goes through; Three entrepreneurs propose heli-ski operation in Hatcher Pass; Regalia, stories abound at Cama-i

Traveling Music Date: 4-7-19, repeated from 7-29-18 Shonti Elder   Format:  Tune Title Performer / Composer Album Title Recording Company Length   This Beggar’s Heart Darrell Scott / Darrell Scott Hands Across the Water Compass Records 5:09   Home is...

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 4-14-19 Fundraiser   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration   Daughters and Your Sons / Jean’s Reel Duhks / Tommy Sands, Bobby McCloud Your Daughters and Your Sons Sugar...

House prepares its version of the budget; In Ketchikan, Dunleavy presents arguments for big budget cuts; Federal legislation would nullify many prohibitions on states that have legalized marijuana; Alaska businesses remain closed 4 months after earthquake; Alaska Senate OKs bill for fair liquor license; Budget cuts put Anchorage transitional housing program at risk for closure; UA Board of Regents begins process to eliminate UAA Education department; Spill responders war-game worst-case scenarios in Southeast Alaska; ADN owners buy 3 more Alaska newspapers; Rookie Ryan Redington wins 2019 Kobuk 440

When most of us think of the outdoor activities that Alaskans love, we tend to think of hiking, biking, skiing, and skating. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we talk about one not so common Alaskan outdoor activity, surfing - we talk about where to do it and how to get started as a beginner. We also talk about a more common outdoor activity, hiking, and how one woman prepared for her trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro by hiking in Southcentral Alaska. Thanks for listening!

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Title Artist / Composer (if known or...

Lawmakers wrestle with the state plans to privatize the Alaska Psychiatric Institute; Ballot initiative to move Alaska Legislature’s meetings clears early hurdle; Alaska Democrats look to swap caucuses with primary for 2020; Pebble backs lawsuit to halt Bristol Bay seafood association's funding for anti-mine groups; Former Gov. Bill Walker lands at political ally's law firm; A New York Times reporter discusses his story revealing the ANWR test well was ‘worthless’ ; State of Alaska petitions federal government to delist Arctic ringed seals under the Endangered Species Act; Southeast Alaska researchers get rare opportunity to study a sperm whale; AK: Know the risks before you visit Mendenhall Glacier’s newest ice cave; 49 Voices: Benjamin Agimuk of Bethel

This week we're hearing from Benjamin Agimuk in Bethel. Agimuk is originally from Chevak and is part of several Native dance groups as a yuraq drummer. He performed at this year's Cama-i Dance Festival.

Although the famous blue caverns from several years ago have disappeared, word of a new cave spread over social media this winter and brought crowds to the glacier. But while hiking to the cave is a remarkable experience, it also comes with some risk.

On July 21st 2002, Expert Rock Climber Craig DeMartino, fell 100 feet and landed on his feet, sending a shock wave through his body, crushing vertebra, shattering his legs, damaging internal organs, and leaving him broken and fighting for life. But, there is more to the story. Thanks for listening!

Rep. Young shoves reporter on way to VAWA vote; Alaska aims to be first state receiving federal Medicaid funding as a block grant; House hears strong public testimony against cutting senior benefits; Man convicted of 2016 murder of Fairbanks officer; Army investigating fatal shooting of soldier during live-fire field-training exercise; Upper Cook Inlet fishermen take issue with Dunleavy Board of Fish appointee; Alaska’s fast ferries are being prepped for sale; For one petroleum engineering student, oil prices change but the dream stays the same; Juneau elementary students to release album of original songs

April marks alcohol awareness month, a time for public health and treatment advocates to highlight the dangers of excessive drinking. Alcoholism is a big problem in Alaska and recent public events have promoted having fun without having alcohol. Will the sans concept catch on?

The 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is over, and we left off in our last episode with a lot of loose ends. So here's to tying up loose ends, maybe a minor correction and hoisting the Red Lantern and other awards we failed to mention earlier! Also: We play "Can't Let It Go," because, frankly, we can't get over -- or done with -- the Iditapod. See you next year!

Until she moved to Alaska, Kathryn Moore had never fully embraced her creative side. Now, as multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and member of the popular...

VAWA bill would create limited 'Indian Country' for 5 Alaska tribes; Jurors hear rap song recorded by suspected police shooter; Alaska public defender says he plans to resign; The night a Guardian Flight vanished, the Coast Guard’s nearest helicopters couldn’t fly; Lawmakers amend budget to stop reimbursing municipalities for school bond debt; Aboard Alaska's endangered ferries, passengers fear a "giant step back in time"; At Iliamna Lake hearings, residents speak out on Pebble Mine; Anchorage keeps liberal-leaning Assembly, says no to alcohol tax in initial municipal results

Lawsuit seeks to eliminate Medicaid application backlog; Seeking hidden 'pockets of oil', BP takes on a massive project at Prudhoe Bay; Police: Man shot, killed after pointing BB gun at officers; UA President Johnsen recommends closing UAA College of Education, amid accreditation debacle; Pre-K schools in Southeast Alaska wait for better budget news; In response to high case backlog, Juneau judge begins term ; Ask A Climatologist: 2019 had warmest March on record in Alaska

Judge blocks Trump administration move to undo Obama ban on Arctic oil leasing; Soldier killed during live-fire exercise near Fort Greely; 'Stay off the ice' BSAR warns as two die from four-wheelers falling through ice; Anchorage municipal ballots due April 2; State regulators propose changing how to implement Clean Water Act; Tariffs force Alaska seafood industry to look beyond China; Juneau homeless service providers worry governor’s budget could close facilities; For Kachemak City residents, DIY roadwork beats higher taxes; Auluturta: The story of the 2019 Cama-i Spirit Mask

Rebroadcast: First of two parts on emergency preparedness. This week, how is the state of Alaska prepared? Next week: How should you, private citizen, prepare? Thanks for listening!

This is the second discussion of a three-part series called “The Housing Continuum: Building a Vibrant Community,” presented by Alaska Common Ground. This week, we’ll hear about the difficulties of addressing Anchorage’s housing needs. Thanks for listening!

Governor Mike Dunleavy says reducing spending is just one part of his plan for future financial stability in Alaska. Three proposed amendments to the constitution could have a lasting impacting on the state’s economy.