Catching the bus
KSKA: Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 2 and 8 p.m. How riders catch buses in Anchorage will change in 2017. December is feedback month. So get a preview of the proposals and offer your feedback on the new ideas.
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Line One: Community Health Centers in Alaska
August 8 – 14 is National Health Center Week 2010, celebrating 45 years of service. The executive director of Alaska Primary Care Association, Marilyn...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 9, 2023
Fentanyl is showing up in pills that look like prescription drugs, contributing to a rise in overdose deaths. Plus, remembering artist Joe Senungetuk.
State of Art: Hear from Salmonfest organizer David Stearns
This week on State of Art we're joined by Salmonfest organizer David Stearns. The music and arts festival runs from August 5 through 7 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Headliners include Umphrey's McGee, Shakey Graves, Rising Appalachia and California Honeydrops. We learn about the old days, the festival's salmon-centric mission, and what's new this year.
Line One: Youth mental health and substance abuse in Alaska
With an estimated 75% of adult mental health problems developing before the age of 25, early and effective intervention is critical for a child’s future physical and emotional health. Volunteers of America Alaska works to fill in some of the resource gaps in Alaska.
Oil Spill Dispersants
The response to the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico involved an unprecedented amount of chemical dispersants. If such a spill were to occur in Alaska, the use of dispersants is pre-authorized in certain areas. Should it be?
APRN: Tuesday, 1/21 at 10:00am
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“Alaska’s Global Economy: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going”
Featuring Margie Brown, former President & CEO, CIRI; Larry Cash, President & CEO, RIM Architects; and Dr. Rashmi Prasad, Dean, College of Business & Public Policy, University of Alaska Anchorage. Moderated by Dr. Paul Dunscomb, professor of East Asian history at UAA.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Aug. 26, 2019
McKinley Fire close to 50 percent contained, evacuation levels lowered; 'Do they know that it's that bad?' Drivers describe 'hellfire' on Sterling Highway Sunday; Kennicott rescues boat passengers in Canada’s Inside Passage; Dunleavy sends letter encouraging potential Pebble investor; Rockslide blocks Pogo mine entrance; Water shortage looms in Chignik Lagoon; Dunleavy appoints 2 new members to human rights commission; In Alaska, Education Secretary DeVos touts alternative schooling agenda; Veteran musher Jim Lanier denied entry into 2020 Iditarod; Southeast Alaska’s summer chums returned much lower than expected; Elim residents ride on new roads; Kawerak says they’ll improve quality of life
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Inmates at the Goose Creek prison and their loved ones grapple with a growing coronavirus outbreak. And, some Bristol Bay residents cheer the denial of a permit for the Pebble Mine, others are disappointed. Plus, one of Alaska's oldest standing churches gets an upgrade.
Talk of Alaska: Approaching AGIA
The Governor has called for a special legislative session on the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) this spring and is sharing two members of...
Climate resilience workshops
The village of Shishmaref voted to move their village and along the coast of Alaska, discussions are taking place about how to adapt to survive into the future. Workshops designed to move beyond studying change to look for solutions within communities are happening and our guest host will lead the discussion about their findings. Listen Now
Board members address school goals and challenges
Anchorage is getting a new superintendent of schools. What are the goals of the Anchorage School Board as it picks a new leader? Two school board members join us to talk about their vision for our schools, how we can improve academic performance, and finding the way through a period of economic uncertainty for the community they serve. We'll also ask why the decided to change leadership now.
KSKA: Wednesday, February 24, at 2 and 8 p.m.
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Alaska News Nightly: January 10, 2011
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Downtown Anchorage businesses are stressed. Advocates hope new projects will revitalize the area.
Between a rise in homelessness and a hit to the economy, several business owners say they’re fighting to stay afloat.
Alaska News Nightly: August 27, 2008
The primary race between Don Young and Sean Parnell remains to close to call. At the same time, Yup'ik language ballots proved a success....
AK: Anchorage’s thriving skateboard scene retreats underground
Skateboarders in Anchorage are taking over parking garages with impromptu sessions and home-made ramps. Listen now
APRN Speaker Series: Liane Hansen
Thursday, August 11 @ 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Before retiring as host of Weekend Edition Sunday at the end of May, Liane Hansen paid a visit to her listeners in Alaska. After a skate at West Chester Lagoon and before watching the start of the Iditarod, Liane sat down with APTI's Pat Yack at the Wendy Williamson auditorium to reflect on her 22 years with NPR.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 28, 2023
The Army investigates a helicopter crash near Healy that killed three soldiers. Plus, advocates and family members question a man's treatment after his death behind bars.
Talk of Alaska: Human Behavior
There is plenty of evidence that people are willing to change their lives if it will help curb global warming. But most theories...
Sculptors Turn Stone Into Tradition
Today on AK: Art. Imagine chipping away at a rock to create a shape that communicates concepts such as spiritual transformation.