Alaska News Nightly: October 9, 2009
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Downtown Anchorage businesses are stressed. Advocates hope new projects will revitalize the area.
Between a rise in homelessness and a hit to the economy, several business owners say they’re fighting to stay afloat.
Ending patterns of abuse
For too long Alaska has been near or at the top in the nation for violence against women and sexual assault. Recent harassment and rape allegations against powerful people in Hollywood and in media have elevated the problem. But will that attention help change behavior? Listen Here
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Ravn Air Group receives dozens of bids for all, or parts, of its bankrupted airline. And, a Ketchikan teacher wins a statewide teaching award. Plus, commercial salmon fishing returns to Kuskokwim Bay.
Tuesday at 5 PM: President Obama’s State of the Union Address
NPR News will present extensive coverage of the President's State of the Union speech, Tuesday, January 25, at 5:00 pm Alaska time.
The coverage will...
Alaska News Nightly: May 27, 2013
Man Charged With Double Homicide, Sexually Assaulting 2-Year-Old; Yukon River Causing Flooding In Galena; Yukon River Causing Flooding In Galena; Kulluk Hearing Resumes Tuesday; New Book Explores Lost Legacy Of Harry Karstens, Stuck Expedition; UAF Says Tuition, Research Funding Unlikely To Offset Rising Costs; KHAR Format Change Irks Listeners; Haines Celebrates Alaska’s Craft Beer Culture
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Alaska News Nightly: May 23, 2014
Anchorage Police Arraign 2 In 2003 Sexual Assault Case; Funny River Fire Tops 67,000 Acres; Tyonek Fire Holds Steady At 1,800 Acres; Ousted GOP Leader Plans Run For Governor; Union Leader Files Complaint Against Anchorage Mayor Sullivan; Pebble Partnership Files Suit To Stop EPA’s Halt On Development; Discretionary Voting Before Sealaska Shareholders; Kito: Will There Be Enough Return On Juneau Access To Justify Investment?; AK: Scavenger Hunt; 300 Villages: Kobuk
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Wild Trails with Brad Meiklejohn
What is it like to be an avalanche specialist? A conservationist? A wilderness traveler? A Buddhist? Brad Meiklejohn is a long time Alaskan who has written a new book titled The Wild Trails that explores these topics and more. Join host Paul Twardock and Brad for this great conversation.
Soul to Soul: Sept. 27, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the September 27, 2008 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 21, 2020
In Anchorage, where coronavirus cases are surging, parents and teachers push back on school reopening. And, Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta officials say the number of COVID tests returning positive is dangerously high. Plus, a film about intentional acts of kindness features a Congolese family's arrival to Alaska.
Alyse Galvin, Independent Candidate for U.S. House | Alaska Insight
Alaskans will choose a candidate to fill Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House on November 6th. Political newcomer, Independent Alyse Galvin, is challenging decades long incumbent Don Young. In this episode of Alaska Insight we hear what she likes to do in her free time and why she wants to be Alaska’s first congresswoman.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Senate majority not pleased with prospect of income tax as public testimony begins; Former Goose Creek prison corrections officer sentenced in drug conspiracy; ACLU files lawsuit against city of Homer over proposed recalls; Senator Dan Sullivan attends Homer meet-and-greet; Bill requiring nonresident caribou hunters to have guides meets opposition; Fire marshal: Youths confess to Twin Lakes playground fire; Mat-Su Borough budget shrinking as population grows; Fairbanks City Council ponders Polaris building; How should close-flying Russian planes be addressed?; Coast Guard rescues three seal hunters off coast of Hooper Bay; Calista region looks to Kuskokwim Bay villages for energy innovation Listen now
Line One: Adult ADD / ADHD
Dr. Vatsal Thakkar and Dr. Woodard discuss adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -- what it is, how it...
Alaska News Nightly: May 1, 2015
Urban Set Net Ban Proposed; To Plan Port's Future, City Looks To Current Users; Walker Restores Sexual Violence Prevention Funding After Senate Cut; Anchorage Senior Wins National Poetry Out Loud Competition; Memoir Arctic Daughter, Re-released For A New Generation; National Maritime Refuge Considers All Options For Feral Cattle; APOC Expediting Complaint Against Berkowitz; AK: Long Distance Alutiiq Boat Restored From Past
Soul to Soul: March 10, 2012
Here’s the music playlist from the March 10, 2012 edition of Soul to...
Learn about local climbing, cameras & what’s up with bears lately?
KSKA: Thursday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. 2017 will be remembered in part as the "Year of the Bear" in Southcentral Alaska. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll talk about why we had scary and tragic incidents, and why far more bears were killed in Anchorage than usual. For something a bit more fun, we also have a segment on rock and ice climbing, a sports that is exploding in popularity, with great opportunities to learn inside and out.
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The emerging science of addressing violence, health care and law enforcement
October is domestic violence awareness month, but in Alaska, the consistently high rate of violence and sexual assault presents a year round need for education and assistance. What needs to change for people to have better outcomes? On the next Talk of Alaska, University of Alaska legal and medical experts discuss the evolving science and intersection between law enforcement, victim services and health care. Listen now
Talk of Alaska: Fire season forecasts
How is climate change fueling early season fire conditions and prolonging them through the summer?
Stage Talk: La Nostalgia Remix
Chicano performance artist, Guillermo Gomez-Pena and Native American conceptual artist, James Luna have been working together since the early 90's. This week on Stage...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016
Local corporation sues City of Utqiagvik to halt name-change; Alaska leaders seek to avoid fight over oil taxes; State helps ease multi-million dollar Bluecrest loan; Anchorage Police Department adds officers; Police investigate gun threat at Chugiak High School; Obama administration announces BLM overhaul; State picks Data Recognition Corporation for new student assessments; Alaska prepares public housing smoking ban; Moose Creek residents advised on ground water contaminants; Alaska officials look to increase recognition of hate crimes; Author discusses book on World War II importance of Kuril Islands Listen Now