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Kavanaugh confirmation uncertainty brings record number of calls to Sen. Murkowski; Juneau forum highlight's similarities in Walker and Begich voter bases; State won't charge officers in fatal 2017 shooting of Fairbanks man; Kansas congressional candidate’s adventure claims challenged; Girdwood hosting indigenous people's convention, discussing climate change; Alaska's top federal prosecutor highlights cooperation between law enforcement agencies; Senate subcommittee holds PFAS hearing; Eielson releases economic plan for incoming F-35s; Bethel man fined $100 for advertising moose meat for sale on Facebook; PenAir goes up for auction Wednesday; SeaWorld: Beluga rescued off Alaska thrives at theme park Listen now

Here’s the Sunday, September 30th, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

Walker would seek tougher penalties for drug and sex crimes; Head of Alaska State Troopers stepping down; In Northwest Alaska, Red Dog Mine plans pads, 10-mile road to access new prospects; Man reported missing from Seattle-based fishing boat; Hecla mine reports contract employee killed in fatal bear mauling; Anchorage, cooperative finalize terms of $1B utility sale; Walker announces members of Roadless Rule committee; General’s visit signals a more robust National Guard in rural Alaska; Petersburg voters to decide on senior sales tax Listen now

"New Arrivals" is Alaska Public Media's profiles of people who recently moved to Anchorage. Every Tuesday, we meet a New Arrival from another country, another state, or another part of Alaska. This week we meet Cuckoo Gupta, from Bangalore, India . Thanks for listening!

In the upcoming election, Alaska will vote on a ballot measure aimed at protecting salmon habitat, which could significantly toughen the permitting requirements for resource development projects. Lori Townsend talks with supporters and opponents of the controversial initiative.

Murkowski supports call for FBI investigation of Kavanaugh accusations; Protesters gather at Murkowski’s Alaska offices asking her to torpedo Trump’s Supreme Court pick; Sullivan undergoes emergency appendectomy, in 'good health' following procedure; Permanent Fund managers to look for in-state investment opportunities; Alaska teacher charged with abusing minors; Bethel man ordered to appear in court for advertising moose meat on Facebook; Army Corps of Engineers proposes plan to reinforce Chena River dam; Feds grant $10M to Juneau airport to replace support building with ‘serious life safety hazards’; Engaging with culture: Native Charter School teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; AK: Nerdiness and fandom abound at Anchorage's 13th Annual Senshi Con; 49 Voices: Janis Stoner, the state's first land surveyor Listen now

The race for Alaska's sole seat in the U.S. House has an independent candidate fighting to unseat the long term incumbent. Alyse Galvin is running for office for the first time. She says she wants to go to congress to fight for healthcare reform, education funding and combat climate change. What's her plan to get all that done? Listen now

In Alaska, dogs can be team members with mushers and also with hunters, using their abilities to extend our own. But first, someone has to let the animals know how to do those jobs. Judging by the dogs we've seen around Anchorage, many of us are not very good at training-- but our guests on the next show are. They work with upland hunting dogs and sled dogs to create an effective dog/human team. Thanks for listening!

This week we're doing something a little different and going back in time. Janis Stoner was the first female land surveyor in the state, coming up 47 years ago. Stoner lives in San Francisco now, but in her short six-year tenure in Alaska, she helped make history. Listen now

Last weekend, thousands of people poured into Anchorage’s Dena’ina Center for the 13th annual Senshi Con, t’s Alaska’s largest celebration of nerdiness and geek culture. Listen now

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the U.S. and disease of the coronary arteries of the heart is the major cause of heart disease. The good news is that the incidence and death rate of coronary heart disease has been declining. What can we learn regarding the reasons for these declines that might help all of us? Dr. Thad Woodard returns to guest host a program on coronary heart disease on this edition of Line One: Your Health Connection. Thanks for listening!

Murkowski said to find Kavanaugh accuser 'very credible'; After one year, Feds examine how DOT takeover of environmental reviews is working; Mount Polley engineers face disciplinary hearings; Bank employee suspected of stealing $4.3M extradited to US; Lava continues to flow from Mount Veniaminof; Former Providence Hospital CEO now working to reduce Anchorage homelessness; Showcasing your work: Eagle River art teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; Haines Borough Assembly discusses Alaska Excursions tour permit; ‘Bush Blues’: An ordinary cop solves crimes in an extraordinary world Listen now

Murkowski: Kavanaugh debate now about 'victims and their ability to tell their story'; Fairbanks City Council greenlights reality show showcasing local police; Alaska has a climate change policy. Now what?; Supporters outnumber opponents in salmon habitat ballot initiative public hearing; Science around the house: Houston High teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; Homer City Council revisits plastic bag ban; ‘Quite an influx’: Numerous army convoys to traverse highway for big training exercise; The man who translates climate change data for Alaskans is retiring. Here’s a Q&A Listen now

Our previous show explained how Alaska prepares for natural and man-made disasters. Today's show shifts to our responsibility to be prepared ourselves. Learn how. Thanks for listening!

Alaskans arrested in anti-Kavanaugh protest at US Senate; State faces $200 million in budget costs just to stand still; Chinese tariffs hit Southeast Alaska’s struggling timber industry; Hackers are selling Alaska Air, other airline miles for cheap on the dark web; Larsen Bay School to close, Karluk School may be next; Passion for identity: Mt. Edgecumbe science teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; Ask a Climatologist: What is Alaska fall so short?; Climate predictions show a warmer October for the state this year Listen now

State charges 41-year-old in death of Kotzebue girl; Walker campaign says Republican-funded group didn’t disclose ad spending; Russian aircraft spotted near Alaska airspace for third time this month; Fairbanks hosts air quality conference, with wood stoves a contentious topic; In Fairbanks, building a home on permafrost with an uncertain future; Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages; Serving your community: Sand Point teacher nominated for Alaska Teacher of the Year; Petersburg Medical Center treat flu cases from cruise ship; Post-surge, Sitka assists electric customers with insurance claims Listen now

Here’s the Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

Bill Walker joins Lori Townsend on Alaska Insight to describe what he will do if he is elected to a second term. Learn more about his background, growing up poor, and what he plans to do to address a rise in crime and sexual assault in Alaska.