University of Alaska Anchorage launches first Alaska chapter of National Academy of Inventors
The University of Alaska Anchorage launched Alaska’s first chapter of the National Academy of Inventors last month. They held an inauguration celebration that included speakers, a panel discussion and an induction ceremony of the chapter's first members.
Talk of Alaska: Spirit of Reading
If you were searching for outdoor adventure, a school library might not be the first place you would look. Unless you...
The Alaska State Fair
Wednesday, August 17 @ 2:00 pm
The Alaska State Fair starts next week, with rides and booths, national headline entertainment, and, of course, gigantic vegetables. Have you ever seen a 19-pound carrot? Or a 76-pound rutabaga? What are you waiting for? We’ll talk about the practicalities of having a good visit to the fair, fun memories, and what makes it so enjoyable.
Alaska News Nightly: November 12, 2007
The House raises the base rate on oil taxes; Former representative Tom Anderson now has a date set for beginning his prison sentence for...
Algo Nuevo: September 1, 2013
Here’s the Sunday, September 1, 2013 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
Traveling Music: May 29, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. ...
Alaska News Nightly: April 30, 2013
Eagle Residents Prepare As Breakup Draws Near; Energy Providers Gather To Discuss Costs; Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Welcomes U.S. Energy Bounty; Anchorage Denies AO37 Referendum, Next Stop, Court; New Film Covers Former Governor Wally Hickel; Fairbanks Utility Applies To State For Service Area; Alaska Cultural Connections: Whaling
Listeners question Anchorage police. Take a listen.
On June 15—in light of the killing of George Floyd beneath the knee of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, plus intense local,...
State of Art: Talking with Joy Harjo, 23rd poet laureate of the United States
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Joy Harjo. She served as poet laureate of the United States from 2019 to this year. As the first Native American to hold the position, she made it her goal to lift up the voices of indigenous poets. We discuss her relationship to Alaska, her time as poet laureate and her new work.
State of Art: Want a free Sydney Laurence print? Head to the Anchorage library.
Zachariah Joshua Loussac left his collection of paintings by the famous landscape artist to the city. Now, the library is giving the prints away for free.
Seward’s Sweet Darlings | INDIE ALASKA
Sugar and candy was in Hugh Darling’s blood. His grandmother, Emma Jean, owned and operated the first candy store in Seward...
Talk of Alaska: Ramadan and Alaska
Few of the world’s religions connect spirituality and morality more closely than Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Whether it’s Lent, Yom Kippur, or Ramadan,...
Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska
Hear from a quizmaster with Geeks Who Drink and find out which Alaska Public Media department knows the most in a studio trivia match.
Soul to Soul: February 23, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the Feb, 23 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson.
All tracks played are listed below...
Iditapod: Iditarod kicks off with a chilly start
Iditarod mushers took their sled dog teams on an untimed, celebratory fun run from downtown Anchorage on the city’s trails, with hundreds of fans cheering along the way. We hear from mushers and fans – maybe the pitter patter of little dog feet – as well as a joyful bride, a grumpy bear, a curious moose (or three), a former Miss Alaska and her mom, who had a fox on her head, and more!
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking tends to be closely associated with sex trafficking and prostitution, but this week's Alaska Edition includes guests who are taking initiative to expand how Alaskans understand the issue of people being exploited across an array of industries.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 16, 2018
Independent challenger raising competitive amounts to unseat Don Young; Alaska House and Senate pass dueling school funding plans; Capitol rally calls for more funding to support STEAM education in Alaska; ConocoPhillips announces three new oil discoveries on the North Slope; At USACE scoping meetings in Iliamna Lake region, locals express concerns about Pebble; Court hears arguments in suit over borough invocation policy; Bethel fire chief says BIA building could burn for up to two days; Thousands of quakes hit Alaska since January's major shake; Ted Stevens International Airport ranked fifth busiest hub for air cargo; Nicolas Petit claims decisive win in 2018 Kobuk 440; John Oliver offers movie memorabilia to Anchorage Blockbuster Listen now
Algo Nuevo July 24, 2016
Here’s the Sunday, July 24th, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.
Ms. Camai Taking On Rural Suicide
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AK: The journey of Alaska’s go-to man in China
It took a lot of work for Alaska to break into the Chinese market. One man has been at it for decades: Yingdi Wang, the Chinese-born, American citizen who is the state’s go-to guy in China. Listen now