Hometown, Alaska: Liane Hansen

Liane Hansen, familiar from Weekend Edition Sunday, brings her friendly voice to our studio in Anchorage for a wide-ranging talk about NPR's impact and...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017

Trump lauds ANWR passage; Young: 'We finally got it done'; Oil companies aren’t promising to drill in ANWR…so how interested are they?; ACLU won't challenge Assembly's modified anti-camping measure; Anchorage firefighter wins nearly $780,000 in lawsuit against city; Walker budget proposes fix for spring ferry funding foul-up; Alaska’s only tribal college will waive tuition for Alaska Native students; T-rexes, minions and more at the ninth annual Polar Plunge; The real cost of child care in Juneau Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019

A Southeast Alaska teen becomes the state's first case of vaping-related illness. Plus: A new documentary tells the story of legendary Huslia sprint musher George Attla. And the Anchorage School District leads the way on Social-Emotional Learning.

ACT’s And In This Corner: Cassius Clay

Before Muhammad Ali was "The Greatest" he was the younger "Cassius Clay" fighting to find out who he was and where he was going in life. Anchorage Community Theatre is presenting Idris Goodwin's award winning play And In This Corner: Cassius Clay through May 13th. Director Matt Fernandez and Xavier Love, who plays Cassius Clay at age 18, drop by Stage Talk this week to talk about Ali's early life and the forces that forged him to become one of the most recognized figures in the world. Thanks for listening!

Ice Climbing

Alaska isn't exactly known as an ice climbing destination. But more and more of the state's residents are falling in love with the sport. On this Outdoor Explorer will talk about everything from historic first ascents on ice climbs in Alaska to advice on getting into the sport. And we'll head out with guest host Annie Feidt as she tries ice climbing for the first time. KSKA: Thursday 3/14 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Go to Outdoor Explorer page

RUNNING: Lisa Murkowski Debates Joe Miller – Part 1/2

Part 1/2 of a the first debate between incumbent Lisa Murkowski and challenger Joe Miller took place on August 19, 2010 during the RUNNING...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Colorado-based conglomerate buys GCI; Tyonek residents celebrate as Chuitna mine plans are shelved; Oil company fined $10 million for illegally transporting a drill rig to Alaska; Trump signs Young-sponsored bill repealing predator hunting limits; Forest Service mishandled timber sales, environmental group says; State confident less than 10 gallons of crude leaked into Cook Inlet, continues investigation; Alaska Railroad reports $4.4 million loss in 2016; Unalaska terminates new fire chief charged with sexual assault in Illinois; Could the Alaska Sea Grant program go away this year?; This year's Arctic Man Classic to start at Summit Lake this week; Bronze in hand, a Ketchikan artist retraces Seward’s route Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: December 14, 2012

ASD Talks About School Safety. Governor Parnell Announces 2014 Budget Plan. Legislative Aide Resigns After Ethics Violation. Seniors, Advocates Organize At Anchorage Housing Summit. Kikkan Randall Scores World Cup Career Best At Canmore. Two Rescued After Troller Sinking West Of Wrangell. Low Forecasts For Two Southeast King Salmon Runs. AK: Necropsy. 300 Villages: Manley Hot Spring.

Addressing Alaskans: Gardening

Nootka lupines, Ninilchik, Alaska. Source: flickr photostream jimsawthat Our three part series of gardening talks from the Alaska Botanical Garden conference concludes this week...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The Anchorage Assembly is suing to get answers from the Mayor and his administration. Also tonight, as the state struggles with a food stamp backlog, local schools are trying to fill the gap. Plus An Anchorage artist says he won't sit on the sidelines and wants to support the city's homeless population.

Night Music: March 12, 2011

Here’s the music playlist from the March 12, 2011 edition of Night Music. with Connie G. All tracks ...

Alaska News Nightly: July 15, 2011

Maniilaq Association Lays Off Unspecified Number of Employees, Rachelle Waterman Sentenced to Three Years, Indian Affairs Committee Investigating Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Rates, Mat-Su Mayor Surprised by Anchorage’s Suit Against Knik Arm Crossing, and more...

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 15, 2016

Rep. Gruenberg dies in Juneau; Neff wins Yukon Quest; Murkowski hearing features energy secretary; UAF's Walsh honored; Bethel fire department wants more positions; EPA recognizes Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; Ketchikan's safe homes group has been on probation. Download Audio

The Papa Pilgrim Episode

The limits of the last frontier took only a few years to close in on the notorious “Papa Pilgrim.” What at first appeared to be wholesome and righteous turned out to be the opposite. Now the whole story is out. KSKA: Tuesday, 7/23 at 10:00am Download Audio
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Veterans and outdoor therapy | Outdoor Explorer

The Cohen Clinic offers programs that address the wholistic needs of veterans, using the outdoors to heal from trauma.

Perseverance Theatre’s 2017-2018 Anchorage Season

KSKA: August 4 at 2:45p.m. Perseverance Theatre of Juneau is bringing another full slate of plays to Anchorage this coming season. Artistic Director Art Rotch, Playwright Lucas Rowley and Anchorage General Manager Josh Lowman join Steve this week on Stage Talk to go through the line-up. LISTEN HERE

AK: Machine Shop

Manufacturing – like everything else – is becoming more computerized, but instead of replacing craftsmanship, digital technology is opening up possibilities for students to create things in ways that simply weren’t practical five or ten years ago. Three kids at Sitka High School are building a tool – really just a customized piece of metal – to do an unsung, but important, job in the community. And their collaboration points toward a future where we’ll make stuff differently. Download Audio
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For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche

A Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and adults who have an odd job to offer.

Traveling Music 10-12-14

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 10-12-14   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration   Nowhere to be (and all day to get there) The Bills / Marc Atkinson, Chris Frye Let em Run Red...

Alaska News Nightly: December 14, 2007

Legislation that passed in the U.S. Senate today will help fishermen who are plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez punitive damage case.  Plus, an Alaska...