Programs

In Alaska stop, Vice President gets refuel and military briefing; Crude spill at Valdez Terminal under investigation; Borough mayor on new potential development coming to the North Slope; Lt. Governor Mallot and Sen. Sullivan talk transboundary mining with Canadian officials; After years shut, a rural tannery re-opens for business; Distillery cocktail debate continues after weekend hearing on House Bill 269; WCA gets $600,000 to upgrade native homes in Wrangell; Ice Alaska board cancels alternate ice-carving event, plans 2019 World Ice Art Championship; Yukon Quest mushers race through Circle checkpoint Listen now

Alaskans know about the 7.9 earthquake that shook the state Jan. 23, but just how did the scientists figure out the exact location of the quake — as they do for tremors around the world. What is the process for sharing that information? And, should major disaster strike, how could the federal government step in to help Alaskans recover? LISTEN HERE

Here’s the Sunday, February 4th, 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.

Here’s the Saturday February, 3rd 2017 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman.

Amid assault allegations, Rep. Zach Fansler resigns; Two lawsuits challenge NPR-A lease sale; While residents oppose Donlin’s waste plans, industry groups and Native corporations voice support; Andeavor buys Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Facility; In rural Alaska, looking inside the home to reduce energy costs; Boeing receives defense contract to expand missile defense at Fort Greely; Yukon Quest kicks off tomorrow; AK: When homelessness is around the corner, even the helpers can become helpless; 49 Voices: Carolina Vidal of Anchorage Listen now

KSKA: Thursday, Feb. 1, at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. The winter Olympics are here, and Alaska is sending the most athletes ever. Half the nordic ski team is from Alaska, and six of those skiers are going with their siblings. We’ll talk with America’s top skiing siblings, Erik and Sadie Bjornsen, and their mom, Mary, and I’ll have Rosie Brennan and her mother, and Rose Mancari’s mother, too. LISTEN HERE

This week we're hearing from Carolina Vidal lives in Anchorage. Vidal is originally from Mexico and is the owner of The Piñata Shop in Anchorage. Listen now

Take a virtual tour of the stunning Art of the North gallery at the Anchorage Museum with curator Betany Porter, Aaron Leggett, curator of Alaska history and culture, and Kesler Woodward, Alaska artist and art historian. LISTEN HERE

"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 Yemi, from Barbados. LISTEN HERE

Monday, February 5, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Advances in our understanding of the how the brain and mind work are some of the most important and fascinating findings in science today. Dr. John Medina has been following the research and summarizing the findings in a series of books for lay audiences. In this program we discuss his most recent book Brain Rules for Aging Well: 10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp. LISTEN HERE

KSKA: Friday, February 2 at 2:45pm It's the 20th anniversary of "V-Day", a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls started by author, playwright and activist Eve Ensler and Anchorage's STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) is presenting Ensler's play, The Vagina Monologues at the Bear Tooth Theatre to celebrate the event. Joining Stage Talk host Steve Hunt this week to talk about the show are the director Krista Schwarting, actor Amanda Cantrell and Jennifer Brown of STAR. The Vagina Monologues performs February 8 and 26. LISTEN HERE

Trump 'really didn't care' about ANWR. Then a friend called.; It’s hurry up and wait for state gasline corporation’s federal permitting schedule; State supplemental budget reaches $178 million, prompts Medicaid concern; State says Seward police shooting of man in patrol car justified; APD partners with Army to help soldiers find post-military careers; New Iditarod reforms to roll out after this year's race; After 24 hours, state withdraws legal help for Juneau against cruise industry; Eagle River history teacher surprised with $25,000 award; 'Flutters From Side Street - Volume One' showcases Anchorage coffeehouse musings Listen now

Enviros sue over King Cove road; Sen. Wilson disciplined for retaliating against aide in press conference; Alaska House boots Eastman from ethics panel; Y-K Delta Democrats discuss Fansler's potential replacement; Lincoln sworn in as newest Alaska House member; Who released the bulk of greenhouse gases into Alaska’s air?; Shishmaref hunters adapt to changing climate; Fairbanks shooter in custody following lengthy manhunt; No proof required for Alaska recall elections; Winning big on game show carries big price tag for Bethel resident; Alaska Native language experts urge the state to declare a "linguistic emergency" Listen now

Dion Wynne was working full-time and preparing to open a therapeutic foster home. Then he fell ill and was hospitalized for over a month. Join him as he tries to save his home -- and his dreams.

Fansler hasn’t responded to House leaders’ resignation request; Murkowski, Sullivan split on abortion vote in U.S. Senate; Support and concern as Ambler Road comment period draws to a close; Fairbanks gunman arrested following double school shutdown; Bad timing: Power outage hit Earthquake Center before 7.9 shaker; Walker asks Interior to slow down on opening more coastal water to oil development; As Unalaska recall draws closer, no proof backing Kelty allegations; Winter rain is compromising baby muskoxen in western Alaska; Celestial trifecta will greet Alaska with ‘super blue blood moon’ Listen now

Number of House members calling for Fansler resignation grows; Following assault allegations, House Majority Coalition calls for Rep. Zach Fansler to resign; Tsunami warning: what’s important, and what’s crucial; Higher oil prices help, but don’t solve the state’s budget problem; State leads new efforts to restore Roadless Rule exemption; As speculation continues, Sitka finds wealth in water rights; With Alaska roots and appreciation, Portugal. The Man wins Grammy Listen now

About 100 cities and boroughs in Alaska levy a sales tax. Many also levy taxes on hotel accommodations, alcohol, tobacco, commercial fish harvests, car rentals and more. Combined, the taxes raised over $350 million for cities and boroughs in 2016. Join us as we discuss local taxes -- and the local debates about raising them. LISTEN HERE

EPA head reverses course on Pebble, saying it may pose ‘unacceptable’ risk; Aniak and Bethel residents weigh in on Donlin proposal; Delegation to Zinke: Thanks, but no thanks, for huge leasing plan; Republican candidates for governor meet in Juneau; What worked and didn't work in the tsunami alert system; State sinks abandoned F/V Akutan after disastrous season; AK: Mysterious pink pond prompts a question and a quest; 49 Voices: Gail and Daniel Jones of Willow Listen now