Social worker mentors and OCS funds
Working with families in crisis is stressful and social workers have a high burn out rate. A new program within the Office of Children's Services aims to help OCS field workers by providing mentors who can help them learn the skills they'll need to not only survive, but thrive in a challenging occupation. How will that ultimately help children and families? LISTEN HERE
The Mayoral Race; And The Presidential Preference Poll
The stories up for discussion this week are: the Anthony Rollins case; the Mayoral race; proposition 5; the annual energy conference; the state’s new oil tax bill; Alaska Republican presidential preference poll; Ron Paul visits Alaska; Sen. Murkowski’s vote on birth control/contraception.
KSKA: Friday, 3/9 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 3/10 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 3/9 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 3/10 at 5:00pm
Algo Nuevo: November 4, 2012
Here’s the Sunday, November 4, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
AK: Experimental tilapia skin burn treatment heals Haines dog
Veterinary medicine didn’t have solutions for severe burns in animals until a UC Davis vet was motivated by the California wildfires to pioneer a new treatment. She brought her skills to Haines to teach local vets how to use the tilapia fish skins—and help save a local dog’s life.
The ripple effect of losing oil jobs
The loss of high paying oil industry jobs has economic impacts that ripple throughout the state’s economy. From industry support service jobs to engineering firms and even the local coffee shop, further job losses are not only possible, but likely. How are Alaskans dealing with these cuts and how much might industry job loss affect the broader economy? Download Audio
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 21, 2020
Pebble Mine executives were caught on tape saying Alaska's senators aren't an obstacle to the project. And, one of the state's largest glaciers is melting so fast it could create a new body of water. Plus, Alaskans across the state mourn Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Night Music: Sept. 18, 2008
Here's the music playlist from the September, 18 2008 edition of Night Music with Kirk Walhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the...
Local: How horses assist in human physical therapy
I learned about this local community group on a long Saturday walk with friends, just for exercise. I was walking next to Jule...
Winter Camping and Snowshoeing
The summer season for sleeping outdoors is short, but there’s still a lot of Alaska out there in the winter with wonderful backcountry recreation and easy travel on snowshoes, when the rivers are frozen and it almost never rains. We’ll be talking about winter camping and snowshoeing. It’s not as crazy as it sounds. You can be comfortable, have great access to the backcountry, and sleep under the most amazing dome of stars.
KSKA: Thursday 1/23 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Traveling Music 10-14-18
Traveling Music
Date:
Shonti Elder
Format: Tune Title
Performer / Composer
Album Title
Recording Company
Length
The Kinyons – fiddle instrumental
Liz Knowles / Liz Knowles
The Celtic Fiddle of Liz Knowles
Lyrichord Discs
3:14
Am I...
Alaska News Nightly: November 4, 2014
Anchorage Voters Motivated by Different Causes; New federal regulations to favor subsistence users, rural residents; Fairbanks City Council Dumps Police Contract; Domestic Violence Survivor Sheds Light On Difficult Road Toward Recovery; Kalibo, Philippines Is Juneau’s New Sister City; New Bethel Pool Closes Temporarily Due To Safety Issue; New Bethel Pool Opens With High Hopes; LGBTQ Support Group Meets In Ketchikan
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Alaska News Nightly: Weds., Nov. 18, 2015
Conoco advances NPR development on Slope; Judge tosses Pebble subpoenas for some individuals, groups; State Forester: Feds should ease certification for fire aircraft; AFD overruns budget, points to 7% uptick in calls; As APD struggles to recruit, diversity goals fall to wayside; Chanlyut helps men restart, learn to 'live life on life's terms'; Alaska drafts transboundary mine agreement with BC; Sitkans gather for edible celebration at Wild Foods Potluck
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Infant, child and adolescent wellness
Childhood is a time of significant developmental change. Along with this enormous growth, come some expected and unexpected challenges to a child’s health and wellness.
Alaska News Nightly: November 7, 2007
Two Alaskan Soldiers die in Iraq; The Indian Health Care Improvement Act gains momentum in U.S. House Plus, the Alaska Municipal League holds its...
Algo Nuevo: March 25, 2012
Here’s the Sunday, March 25, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —...
Midnight Sun Jazz August, 26th 2017
Here’s the Saturday, August, 26th 2017 edition of Midnight Sun Jazz, with host Ed Ulman.
Alaska News Nightly: June 14, 2012
Grounded Landing Craft near Kodiak will Float Soon. Rural Residents Struggle with Low King Returns on the Yukon. King Salmon Restrictions for Kenai, Kasilof Rivers. Alaska Will Collect Millions from Federal Grant Program. Escaped Bear Found Shot to Death. Polar Bear Researcher Wins Prestigious Conservation Award. Red Flag Training Gets Underway at Eielson. Redistricting Plan Back in Court. Lawmakers Discuss Issues with Redistricting Plan. Rural Students Share Thoughts on City Life
AK: Disaster Response
The first responders in any disaster like the Good Friday Earthquake will likely be the firefighters and emergency medical technicians. But even the routine fire or medical call can be physically taxing and rely on months, perhaps even years of training. Capital City Fire and Rescue and the International Firefighters Association recently held a unique event in Juneau designed to demonstrate the rigors of the job to those unfamiliar with their routine.
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Soul To Soul: February 26, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the February 26, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks ...
AK: In rural communities, Village Police Officers face impossible job
In the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta’s villages, local law enforcement’s job can seem impossible. Alaska’s Village Police Officers are expected to arrest their own friends and family without adequate support, and for very little pay. Listen now