Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 5, 2017

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Wildfire near Dillingham grows to 1,000 acres

The Kenakuchuk Creek fire northeast of Okstukuk Lake likely started by lightning, and first reported by area pilots. State firefighting assets out of McGrath will monitor fire that is in a "limited protection zone."
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Algo Nuevo June 4, 2017

Here’s the Sunday, June 4th, 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.

Night Music: June 3, 2017

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Title Artist / Composer (if known or...

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 2, 2017

With special session halfway over, Alaska legislators at a stalemate over budget; Season's first major wildfire burns near Tok; Alaska VA faces issues, but is making steady progress; State proposes fine for safety violations at Ahtna-owned gas exploration well; Survivors look back on the Japanese bombing of Unalaska 75 years ago; Alaska officials show no strong response to U.S. leaving the Paris accords; Demolition of Polaris building in Fairbanks on hold; Igiugig staves off opening new landfill by recycling; Warmer Kodiak seasons mean more fruit; AK: McPherson Music leaves behind a legacy of Ketchikan performers; 49 Voices: Frage Schaefer of Palmer Listen now

AK: McPherson Music leaves behind a legacy of Ketchikan performers

McPherson Music has been the cornerstone of Ketchikan’s music scene since the 1980s. Now, though, McPherson Music is for sale. Listen now

The Russian Far East

KSKA: Thursday, June 08, at 2:00 p.m. The east coast of Russia is far out of mind for Alaskans most of the time, but it’s not that far away physically and the geography, culture and history of the region are deeply intertwined with ours. You can even go there for an adventure if you are ready for something completely new. We’ll hear some of those stories on today’s show, with a traveler who spent time in Kamchatka and another who boated and dog mushed in Chukotka. And, although many of those opportunities closed years ago, we’ll also get into how you can arrange a trip today. LISTEN HERE

49 Voices: Frage Schaefer of Palmer

This week we're hearing from, Frage Schaefer from Palmer. Schaefer is an electrician who grew up in Point Hope. Listen now

Talking with Mayor Ethan Berkowitz

KSKA: Wednesday. June 7, 2017, @ 2 pm and 8 pm. If you could sit down and talk to Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, what's the question or opinion you'd most like to share? That's what Hometown Alaska offers you this week. Join us, and bring your questions and comments for the Mayor. LISTEN HERE
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It Takes Two: Stories Told in Tandem

KSKA: Tues., June 06, 8:00p.m. Arctic Entries this month brings you: It Takes Two: Stories Told in Tandem. 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

How Cool is That? Innovation in the Arctic

KSKA: Tuesday, June, 06 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Though the Arctic regions of the world are remote and less populated, there can still be plenty of innovation to be found. In this show we’ll be hearing from a number of innovators about projects under way, both here in Alaska and abroad. LISTEN HERE

Domestic violence and sexual assault

Monday, June 05, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Alaska has some of the highest rates of domestic violence and sexual assault in the country. On the next Line One, the newly appointed Executive Director for the Counsel on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Diane Casto, joins co-host Prentiss Pemberton to discuss what has been working, what is left to be done, and shares what we can all do to help achieve her vision of an Alaska freed from domestic violence and sexual assault. LISTEN HERE

75th Anniversary of Aleut Evacuation

75 years ago the Unangan people were evacuated from villages in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands because of World War II. They were sent to internment camps in southeast Alaska. Others were taken prisoner and sent to Japan. Once the war was over, many were never allowed to return to their homes. Join us for Talk of Alaska as we commemorate the anniversary of these events, and discuss the history and the impacts of the evacuation.

Anchorage Community Theatre’s 2017-2018 season

KSKA: Friday, June 2 at 2:45p.m. Every summer Stage Talk likes to highlight upcoming seasons and this week we begin by featuring Anchorage Community Theatre. Executive Director Sara Athans drops by to give us a report on last year's season as well as a preview into next year's. LISTEN HERE

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 1, 2017

Murkowski talks climate change, health care during Juneau visit; Senate passes opioid addiction prevention bill by wide margin; As lawmakers mull budget, unprecedented state shutdown looms; Anchorage advocacy group assembles to combat equal rights ordinance rollback; Putin calls the recent U.S. anti-ballistic missile exercises a threat to Russia; Fairbanks project looks to restore crippled Cripple Creek; Haines Assembly sees its second resignation since April; Once-flagging Alaska space business shows signs of liftoff; Scientists discover a third species of flying squrirrel hiding in plain sight; Summers in Palmer home to Friday Fling market Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Interior Secretary signs order aiming to open more of the North Slope to oil leasing; Alaska Highway 75th Anniversary: tribute to vets who helped build ‘road to civil rights’; Brown bear shot on Douglas Island — the first documented kill in decades; AT&T rolls out 4G cellular in Nome; New 'Five for Five' effort pushes Alaska Grown in front of shoppers; Sitka homeowners appeal new flood map lines; Anchorage to receive EPA grant to clean distressed properties; Improving the lives of people and dogs in rural Alaska; Unalaska sculptor wins art award as she continues 40-year career Listen now

Traveling Music 6-11-17

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 6-11-17   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration   Parting "Friends" Pete's Posse / Pete Sutherland Parodies and Hilarities petespossevt.com 2:36   Beyond the Shadow (instrumental) Pete Sutherland / Pete Sutherland Sunday River: A...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Governor's office warns state workers of potential government shutdown; U.S. Missile Defense conducts anti-ICBM system successfully; AVCP calls for reinstating order giving tribes a voice in Northern Bering Sea development; Is Anchorage America's most diverse city? Depends on who you ask; With tug still underwater, Samson develops salvage plan; Group trying to keep Fox Spring open faces impending fundraising deadline; Forum addresses Kodiak food systems; One victim in Portland hate speech stabbing has Juneau ties; Copper River fisherman found dead; Bethel robotics team "The Moosekateers" goes to Nationals; Ask a Climatologist: Will May gloom bring summer doom? Listen now
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Algo Nuevo May 28, 2017

Here’s the Sunday, May 28th, 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.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 29, 2017

Alaska reflects on Memorial Day; Bogoslof erupts again; aviation alert raised to red; Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says Denali name should remain; Teacher turnover costs state's school districts around $20M per year; Troopers identify 2 Juneau men in plane crash near Haines; Fairbanks police chief one of four officers involved in Thursday shooting; Quake prone cities on West Coast aim to improve countermeasures; Native groups install totem pole at Gastineau Elementary, lost cemetery; Digital restoration of The Drums Of Winter deepens colors, brings light to shadows; Petersburg school uses Minecraft video game in student led program Listen now