Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
House deadlock persists after Knopp votes for himself for speaker; State Revenue Commissioner outlines administration's budgeting policy; Big win for Murkowski: Public lands bill passes Senate; Alaska Native issues feature prominently at hearing on Arctic Refuge oil leasing; Brazil dam disaster sparks questions over the safety of Donlin's tailings dam; Ask an Economist: What does the PFD do for jobs, crime and health in Alaska?; Brent Sass recounts winning strategy for his second Yukon Quest victory
Algo Nuevo February 10th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, February 10th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 11, 2019
Dunleavy outlines approach ahead of big budget rollout; Seismic ANWR exploration may happen in winter after all, says Interior; Drilling foes in House launch bill to close ANWR; Former Quintillion CEO admits to felony fraud; Pebble officials outline future of controversial mine; Of 140,000 comments, most favor keeping the Tongass Forest Roadless Rule; Investors are backing Southeast’s largest oyster farms; Brent Sass wins claims his 2nd Yukon Quest title; Southeast Alaska tribe takes initial steps to create their own tribal court; UAF plans for cuts amid Governor's budget proposal; Alaska Native Arts teacher asks Governor to reconsider proposed budget cuts
The future of ANWR
Opening the 10-02 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge or ANWR has been a dream of Alaska's congressional delegation and the oil industry for decades, but for Gwitch'in people and environmentalists, the idea is a nightmare.
Night Music; February 9, 2019
Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Alaskan Life for Black Residents | Alaska Insight
Alaska’s mix of different cultures began with the first people of the state, but many others have arrived since statehood to leave their mark. The story of Black Alaskans and their contributions to the rich diversity of Alaska is one that is not often told.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Feb. 8, 2019
State privatizes API management with no-bid contract; Hearing concludes regarding French’s fate at head of state oil and gas commission; Don’t count on oil to bail out Alaska’s budget soon, says unpublished state tax memo; Y-K Delta tribes appeal Donlin state permits; Alaska’s latest climate policy is still offline. So these students made a delivery to the governor.; Quest frontrunners approach Circle; With spring whaling around the corner, sinew thread makers are hard at work; AK: New housing for Skagway tourist season employees may be taking lodging from tourists; AK: Bruce Schindler of Skagway
Outdoor photography
On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll be discussing outdoor photography with mountain photographer Charlie Renfro. There's a lot to talk about. Later in the show, we’ll be talking with Gus Schumacher, an Anchorage cross-country skier who recently won gold at the World Junior Championships.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
Anchorage and Mat-Su school districts report millions in post-quake repair costs, with millions more to come; Measles vaccines OK locally; outbreak in Washington state; Former Ketchikan teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse of minor; gets six years; Police release info on two Anchorage homicides; GVEA to cut carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2030; environmentalists urge more cuts; Ask A Climatologist: Remembering 6.5 ft of snow pelting Richardson Highway decades ago; Measure funding Native language programs supported in Alaska; Quest leaders head out of Dawson in close proximity; Transforming perspectives on trauma through paintings of hope
The power of play
A growing body of evidence shows the health benefits of play. In addition to the well-known cardiovascular benefits of physical activity, play during childhood may have positive effects on brain development.
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Algo Nuevo February 3rd, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Algo Nuevo January 27th, 2019
Here’s the Sunday, January 27th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.
Why February 19, a ‘Day of Remembrance,’ matters to so many
An event on February 19, 1942 changed the course of many lives; the U.S. struggled from a devastating attack by Japanese forces at Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. Just two months later, the U.S. President authorized the military to relocate those of Japanese ancestry away from the West Coast. Hundreds of Aleuts were also moved.
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019
State of the Union gets warm reception from Alaska delegation; Interior: No 3-D Seismic exploration in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge this winter; As the Bering Sea warms, this skipper is chasing pollock to new places; State House sets record for longest period without a Speaker; US House dems push climate change into spotlight; Education commissioner says it’s time to review school funding formula; House holds meeting on Alaska’s struggling ferry system; Popular Anchorage restaurant in legal trouble over alleged wage theft; Microplastics found in Sitka mollusks; Yukon Quest leaders prepare to depart from Dawson
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019
Interior Dept. kicks off new round of meetings on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Dunleavy’s Fish and Game nominee vows tough stance against federal agencies; Alaska gets mixed grades in tobacco report; Deadline for Anchorage municipal election comes to a close with several new faces in the fold; Amazon refunds local sales taxes to nonprofits; Southeast students explore careers to meet Alaska’s behavioral health needs; Forest Service reschedules meeting on Southeast Alaska timber sales; Metlakatla approves observance of daylight saving time; Ask a Climatologist: 2018 one of warmest years on record; Brent Sass first in Dawson City during 2019 Yukon Quest
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 4, 2019
Legislature still at reduced capacity as budget deadline looms; Dunleavy's candidate screening process under scrutiny; Trump's pick for Interior secretary has worked for Alaska and energy industry; Teen arrested after trying to take control of a flight from Napakiak to Bethel; Credit agencies paying close attention to state amid budget discussions; Fairbanks City Council holds additional meetings on anti-discrimination ordinance; Shutdown cripples, but doesn't sink ocean science symposium; Gatt, Moore and Sass in early Yukon Quest lead into Dawson City; Aleknagik boys' basketball team hits the court for the first time in 32 years
The Future of the Arctic | Alaska Insight
The arctic is changing and what that means for future development, travel, infrastructure and safety is on the minds of not only those who live there, but scientists, policy makers and business leaders. What does smart and sustainable development look like for this remote region and who should make those decisions?
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Feb. 1, 2019
Calls for 'vigilance' on Russian military buildup in Arctic; Governor's mid-year budget bill cuts VPSO recruitment funds; Coast Guard crew member dies in accident on Homer Spit; Medical community mourns loss of missing Guardian Flight colleagues; Klawock mayor pleads guilty to soliciting prostitution; Survey will monitor cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau this summer; 12 rookie mushers prepare to tackle Yukon Quest trail; ‘Life is going to spring back to us’: the sun returns to Utqiaġvik; AK: Hunters sleep in Bethel parking lot to get muskox permits; 49 Voices: Peter Atchak of Bethel
49 Voices: Peter Atchak of Bethel
This week we're hearing from Peter Atchak in Bethel. Atchak was the president of the Bethel volunteer Search and Rescue team for years, before retiring 6 years ago.
Winter natural history
Like humans, animals and birds cope with winter in a variety of ways. Some leave, migrating to warmer climates. Some hunker down for lots of sleep by hibernating. And some, like moose and ravens, are active all winter long. Join this week's host, Paul Twardock, as he'll be talking with scientists and writers to help us better understand how nature adapts and adjusts to winter’s challenges.
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