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As Trump administration removes federal roadblocks, Pebble Mine fight shifts to state; Democrats in Congress join fight against Pebble Mine; New bill aims to reverse Obama restrictions on offshore drilling; Industry, environmental groups speak out as Hilcorp paves the way for drilling in federal Arctic waters; On SB91, Anchorage officials want for reforms, not repeal; Haines Assembly asks university to press pause on 400-acre timber sale; Alaska man sentenced in theft of ATMs with front-end loaders; Citing safety concerns, airlines refuse to fly to Tununak Airport; World’s largest collection of Yup’ik and Cup’ik videos now available online Listen now

How Trump nominees talks about climate; what it means for Alaska; Alaska gets reprieve as it works to implement REAL ID; Sen. Sullivan says he’s hopeful about tax changes, but cautions Trump on tweets; 4-year-old boy killed by SUV backing out of parking space; State and Park Service look to make Parks Highway safety improvements; How an Alaskan traveled back to Vietnam after fighting war years before; Teacher housing teaches life lessons; Human and robot companions retrieve equipment lost at sea Listen now

Judge overrules state, says salmon initiative can go forward; Residents rail against SB91 at rare Anchorage meeting; 'I am proud to be Iñupiat': Alaskans celebrate first official Indigenous Peoples Day; UAF joins in Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations; $250K bail for Ketchikan man charged with first-degree murder; Ridle to focus on costs as administration commissioner; Goldbelt Heritage may inherit city-owned Aak’w Kwáan site; Petersburg resident receives medal from King of Norway; E. Coli present in popular Haines water source, but residents continue to fill up Listen now

This was a discussion about the importance of teaching Alaska's history and it's connection to America's military history, race issues, and the rest of the world. LISTEN HERE

Here’s the Sunday, October 8th, 2017 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.

There's been a lot of bad news in recent weeks. Devastating hurricanes, tension with North Korea and a horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas. We face risks each day. How should we manage the stress that accompanies them without becoming overwhelmed and how should we talk to children about it all? Listen Here

Pebble critics call mine concept an investment ploy, not a real plan; Ketchikan police seize meth, heroin, weapons, cash in Tuesday drug bust; F-35A fighter jet coming to Eielson base for testing; Perflourinated compund testing expands across the state; After cleanup at old fuel pipeline facility, agency to monitor leftover contamination; Sitkans pay tribute to a legendary Tlingit athlete; AK: At Wales’ Kingikmiut Festival, dancing to heal; 49 Voices: Andrew Jasper of Bethel Listen now

Last month, the community of Wales, in Western Alaska, hosted one of the biggest Alaska Native dance festivals in the state. 10 groups from around the region and as far as Anchorage flew in to the village over Labor Day weekend, to sing, dance, drum, talk — and heal. Listen now

KSKA: Thursday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. Vern Tejas joins us on this Outdoor Explorer to talk about his extraordinary climbing career. Vern was the first to climb Denali solo in the winter, a story in which this public radio station played a unique role, and he has climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents at least 10 times, and has done them faster than anyone else. But what impressed us even more about Vern was his warmth and his healthy philosophy about climbing, safety and people. LISTEN HERE

This week we're hearing from Andrew Jasper from Bethel. Jasper is originally from Aniak and works as a behavioral health aide for the Yukon-Kuskowkwim Health Consortium. Download audio

KSKA: Wednesday, October 11, 2 pm and 8 pm. Anchorage is facing a perceived crime wave and the Alaska Legislature is going into special session to consider rolling back a criminal justice reform law, SB 91. On the next Hometown, Alaska, we'll have Chief of Police Justin Doll in the studio to talk about what APD is doing to address crime and win public confidence, as the force rebuilds in numbers and faces a drug epidemic and a spike in the number of murders. LISTEN HERE

KSKA: Tues., Sept. 10, 7pm. Arctic Entries returns! This month they bring you: Up, Up and Away: Stories of Breaking Trail, Taking Risks, and Leaving It All Behind. 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.  LISTEN HERE

Monday, October 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Internet pornography is a growing concern for parents. The average age of exposure to pornography is 11 years old and trending down. Exposure to pornographic images and videos can happen anywhere, at any time of day, often despite the best efforts by adults to regulate and control access. All of our kids are vulnerable. Please join co-host Prentiss Pemberton and documentary film maker Dr. Delaney Ruston, as they discuss these and other questions about the impacts of pornography on children’s health and wellness. LISTEN HERE

Pebble gives a first look at its Bristol Bay mining plans; ANWR advances with GOP budget; Climate change roundtable puts Alaska contradictions on full display; New research at Laconte Glacier predicts record retreat; Studying climate change, Korean scientists warm to Western Alaska; New book tells untold story of black soldiers who built the Alaska Highway; Come with a leg or torso, leave with burgers and steaks at Bill’s Meats Listen now

Walker doubles down on opposing Pebble Mine; ANWR takes tiny step down rocky Senate road; Is the Pacific walrus adapting to warming? Feds say no need for more protections; Alaska voters reject local bans on legalized pot; As anger over crime boils over, lawmakers weigh changes to law; Alaska Mental Health Trust hires new CEO; Bering sea crab fisheries face more cutbacks; Ancohrage middle school raises funds to help its Puerto Rican sister school; Statewide fish donations go toward hurricane recovery Listen now

Judge weighs whether ballot initiative favors salmon over mining, oil; Bristol Bay braces for long awaited Pebble Mine plans; Amid expansion, Anchorage Police announce new strategy to fight violent crime; Spring Creek staff acted illegally in 2013 incident, Ombudsman finds; Aleutian volcano remains restless; UAS, Coast Guard establish training and scholarship program for students; Ban on hovercraft use within Alaska preserve stands, another appeal may come up; As permafrost thaws, village cemeteries sink into swamp Listen now

This was a conversation featuring leaders of multiple faiths and audience participation. LISTEN HERE