Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 24, 2018

As China trade mission moves to Beijing, a few agreements and more talks; Social media records brought in for evidence as alleged Grunwald murder accomplice stands trial; Appeal challenges Alaska’s exclusion of village residents from juries; Wildwood Correction Center inmate dies; This old growth timber didn’t sell last time. Can it attract a buyer now?; State experiencing outbreak of Gonorrhea; Homer’s first pot shop set to open Thursday; Meet the companies testing self-driving vehicles in the Pacific Northwest; Community in Unity: Life in Limbo Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

State-run raffle could be new way to fund schools; Bethel's AC Quickstop liquor store shuts down; Alaska man pleads guilty in Florida airport shooting; Alaska jail sued over alleged mistreatment of Muslim inmates; Transboundary mine meeting includes State Department, B.C. reps; Final lecture from beloved UAF history professor Terrence Cole to be held tonight; HistoryMakers to document diversity of Alaska African Americans as part of national project Listen now

Traveling Music 5-27-18

Traveling Music Date: 5-27-18 Shonti Elder   Format:  Tune Title Performer / Composer Album Title Recording Company Length   Safe Harbour Ivory Bridge / Kathe Liners Traveller www.ivorybridge.com 3:55   Marilyn in the Moon Laura Oden / Laura Oden, lyrics Bruce...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 22, 2018

This man hopes to bring the gavel down on ANWR drilling; Urged by Alaska veterans, Sullivan supports cannabis research at VA; Alaska mission to China kicks off with ceremony, trade talks…and speed dating; Additional federal gun charges brought on man charged with 2016 killing of Fairbanks policeman; Three Unalaska residents to be honored for rescuing trapped child on Portage Glacier; Kodiak farmers market kerfuffle results in market move, addition of new market; Ask a Climatologist: Anchorage, this gloomy spring is all in your head; This man and his yellow truck signal the arrival of spring in Fairbanks Listen now

Teens and Technology

Today's teenagers interact with an increasing amount of technology in their lives.  Line One co-host Prentiss Pemberton and Dr. Delaney Ruston, the director and...

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 21, 2018

Trump admin sets crosshairs on Park Service predator rule; Murkowski questions military officials over how sexual assaults involving minors are resolved; Alaska AG joins effort to stiffen penalties for drug companies; US files plea deal in deadly Florida airport shooting; UAF hosts 4-day Alaska Native language institute to help preserve knowledge; IGU board considers Siemens proposal for alternative natural gas source for Fairbanks; Ferries fully funded in operating budget; Alaskan fishermen aren’t the only ones noticing the rise of Atlantic halibut; American and Japanese descendants unite after 75 years to ensure Attu occupation is remembered; A lot of people get this pretty basic question about oil wrong Listen now

Cyrano’s presents Trevor

Nick Jones, writer for the popular show Orange is the New Black, has penned a play that features a character not quite like many you've met. His name is Trevor and he is a chimpanzee who had fame as a youth but now is going through growing pains. Trevor is an exploration of communication and humanity and is both hilarious and troublesome. Join R. Scott Cantrell who plays the title character, along with Director Charlie Cardwell and Louisa Martin who plays next door neighbor Ashley on this week's Stage Talk. Trevor performs at Cyrano's Theatre Company May 18-June 9. Thanks for listening!
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Algo Nuevo May 20, 2018

Here’s the Sunday, May 20th, 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.

Night Music: Saturday May 19, 2018

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

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 18, 2018

Governor prepares Alaska trade delegation for China business trip; Late bill amendment allows distillery cocktails to continue; Federal designation puts Alaska in touch with millions to fight drug-trafficking; Juneau Assembly member Kiehl, labor leader Etheridge run for state Senate seat; Ferry Tazlina floated for the first time; AK: After 75 years, a bittersweet homecoming for Attu descendants; 49 Voices: Bruce Schindler of Skagway Listen now

The state park system

Alaska has the largest state park system in the nation. And with the summer season about to launch into high gear, Alaskans are preparing for state park adventures. On the next Talk of Alaska we'll hear from park managers on what they're doing to make even the most remote parks more accessible. And we'll discuss the future of the park system as the state continues to make budget cuts. LISTEN HERE

Checking in with our elder athletes

We humans can live a long time, long enough to do a lot and see a lot. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we have a climber who topped some of the world’s greatest peaks... 50 years ago and then never stopped. We’ll also be joined by one of Alaska’s toughest runners, who completed more than 60 marathons and helped start some of Alaska’s biggest races. In both cases, they’re fun and inspiring for any age. Thanks for listening!

AK: After 75 years, a bittersweet homecoming for Attu descendants

Seventy-five years after Japan invaded the furthest tip of the Aleutian chain, Attuans are returning home. Listen now

49 Voices: Bruce Schindler of Skagway

This week we're hearing from Bruce Schindler from Skagway. Schindler moved to Alaska in the 90s and is a mammoth ivory carver. Listen now

Fool’s Gold: Stories of fakes, flakes and double-takes

This month Arctic Entries brings you: Fool's Gold: Stories of fakes, flakes and double-takes. In the spirit of This American Life, The Moth, and other storytelling events, Arctic Entries brings Alaskans to the stage to share their personal stories: funny, sad and sweet.

Local startup: Getting the shoe to fit—on both feet

What if your feet are not the same size? By a long shot. That happens to lots of people managing common medical conditions. Three Alaska entrepreneurs launched an international company to meet the need. Thanks for listening!

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 17, 2018

Young squeaks Roadless Rule exemption into Ag bill; The U.S. Forest Service sued over Kuiu Island timber sale; A victory for Wrangell’s tribe, state says no dumping near Pat’s Lake; Troopers identified pilot in fatal crash near Whittier; Kreiss-Tomkins backs funding for NOAA research, Sitka harbors; How can the U.S. Forest Service keep up with Alaska’s tourism boom?; Former Unalaska mayor to run state ferry system; Coast Guard seeks feedback on potential impact of 6 new icebreakers; Kiana youth turn boring meetings into lifelong skills; Fishermen harvest hooligan by the bucketful on the Chilkoot and Chilkat Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 16, 2018

With Pruitt, Murkowski chides without charring; State has started delaying Medicaid payments to some hospitals; State attorney general wants to give more criminal justice options to tribes; Murkowski cites rural Alaska in 'net neutrality' vote with Dems; Walker’s trade mission highlights links to China, opportunities for Alaskans; Legislature resurrects Juneau Access Project, sort of; Shayla Shaisnikoff and Karen Abel discuss internment and the military during Aleutian campaign Listen now

Traveling Music 5-20-18

Traveling Music Date: 5-20-18 Shonti Elder   Format:  Tune Title Performer / Composer Album Title Recording Company Length   Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Tommy Sands (with Dolores Keanes and Liam O’Flynn) and Vedran...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Alaska spent millions. So why is this historic building still a wreck?; Anchorage emergency rooms can't handle number of patients needing psychiatric care; Anchorage organization to buy LIO building for $14M; Railroad traffic still stalled as Talkeetna flooding recedes; Juneau’s child care providers concerned by proposed licensing changes; Paul Schaughency And Martin Aure reflect on evacuating Attu Listen now