AK: Aniak Gets Ready for Christmas
We dug into the archives for this story about a Christmas play in Aniak. The village doesn't have a mall, a movie theater or even a sit down restaurant. But in December a few years ago, there was no shortage of entertainment in the community. Most of the town packed into the high school gym for the show.
The Alaska Porcupine’s Winter in Slow-motion
While running through Bicentennial Park in Anchorage, biologist Jessy Coltrane spotted a porcupine in a birch tree. On her runs on days following, she saw it again and again, in good weather and bad. Over time, she knew which Alaska creature she wanted to study.
“I thought, ‘Oh my god, how does he do it? How does this animal make it through winter?’” Coltrane said during the December defense of her doctoral thesis in Fairbanks.
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Alaska Sudan Medical Project
Earlier this year, I returned to Alaska after 27 months of U.S. Peace Corps service in Central America. I worked as a community health volunteer in Nicaragua, the second-poorest country in the western hemisphere (after Haiti).
After returning to Alaska, I began to search for local volunteer opportunities. A friend told me of the famed Dr. Jill Seaman and her involvement with the nonprofit, the Alaska Sudan Medical Project (ASMP).
Read more. Soul to Soul: December 17, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the December 3, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks...
Rohan Geographic: 6th Grade Around the World
My name is Rohan Silbaugh. I am 11 years old and I am traveling with my parents around the world at from my home in Anchorage. We started our trip late in May, 2011 and will return exactly one year later.
We have traveled in Asia for five months and will leave tomorrow. We have been to China, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, and Thailand. I was fascinated by all the astonishing things I saw. Asia is extremely photogenic, requires immensely difficult traveling, and has captivating culture.
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AK: Crab Bait Radio
Alaska is famous for its rough and tumble fishing industry. Some say you’ve gotta be tough to make it as a commercial salmon seiner. But that’s not always the case. Crab Bait Radio witnessed another side of seining last summer.
Election 2012: Iowa and New Hampshire Caucuses
KSKA will air special NPR coverage of the Iowa Caucus Tuesday, January 3 and the New Hampshire Caucus the following Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Conversations That Matter: Teen Suicide in Alaska
Conversations that Matter: Teen Suicide in Alaska
Suicide is difficult to talk about. But often, the conversations most worth having are the hardest to tackle.
Suicide can close us off from one another. It can divide a family and an entire community. And the suicide problem has reached a level of epidemic in Alaska. With Conversations that Matter, we hope to take the first steps toward opening up about suicide by beginning a statewide dialogue on this important issue.
KSKA: Tuesday 1/3 at 2:00 pm
Talkeetna Build A Plane Project
The Northern Susitna Institute, a collaborative nonprofit educational organization, provides students of all ages the opportunity to learn, share ideas and develop real life skills through creating, supporting, facilitating and implementing a variety of experience-based academic programs, workshops, conferences, and community partnerships.
Talkeetna Build a Plane program is one of their offerings.
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Learning from Norway’s success with Oil and Gas
Can Alaska Learn from Norway's Oil and Gas Success? On January 13th, the Alaska World Affairs Council will present a panel discussion in Anchorage where Alaskan industry experts will discuss that very question.
Learn more. Support What Matters Most to You
Like many baby boomers, until recently, I considered myself immortal. And, one day, I couldn’t believe I was actually answering questions which would lead to a will! Why should I prepare one if it would never be used?
But, reluctantly accepting the premise that none of us will make it out alive, I proceeded with the task.
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Corky the Sea Otter Goes Home
Corky, a juvenile male Northern sea otter, was rescued by trained U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff near mile 5 of the Kenai Spur
Highway on November 29th.
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Something Different: January 1, 2012
Here’s the Sunday, January 1, 2012 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song...
Soul to Soul: December 25, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the December 25, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All...
Algo Nuevo: January 1, 2012
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday January 1 , 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If...
Photo Gallery: Alaska Railroad Engine 557
If you live in Anchorage, you've likely seen the old Alaska Railroad steam engine in the park strip. Recently, a similar coal-powered steam engine was returned to the Alaska Railroad.
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Bill Sheffield Resigns; And The Russian Tanker Renda Departs For Nome
The stories up for discussion this week are: Bill Sheffield resigns as port director; the Russian tanker Renda is on its way to Nome; oil execs meet with Gov. Parnell; Steller Sea Lion battle in court; Attorney General John Burns steps down; Anchorage’s New Years; Shaeffer Cox update.
KSKA: Friday, 1/6 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 1/7 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 1/6 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 1/7 at 5:00pm
Selecting Titles for the Library
Ever wondered who picks books for Anchorage Public Library?
With more than a half million books on the APL shelves, keeping up with what’s there, what’s new, what should be added or discarded is a complicated process, to say the least!
Learn more. Expanding Philanthropy Efforts Good For All Alaskans
Year-end giving addresses immediate needs, but another kind of philanthropy takes a longer view and is equally important to communities statewide.
The Alaska Community Foundation and Rasmuson Foundation recently announced the expansion of the Community Asset Building Initiative, a joint project that establishes community foundation funds across Alaska. The initiative has already established affiliates in five locations: the Kenai Peninsula, Seward, Talkeetna, Haines and Petersburg.
Find out how to get your community involved. Click here.