UAA’s Atwood Chair of Journalism John Sharify reflects on a storied career |Hometown, Alaska
Sharify is a 79-time Emmy award winner, a nine-time Edward R. Murrow award winner and a DuPont Columbia award winner.
This month is a great time to try eating vegan in Anchorage | Hometown, Alaska
February is the Anchorage Vegan Chef Challenge where restaurants around the city highlight vegan options on their menus.
Kikkan Randall documentary explores the highs and lows of her extraordinary life (so far) | Hometown, Alaska
Kikkan Randall looks back on pivotal moments in her life and the film's director discusses what it was like to tell that story.
Taking a look inside the Great Alaska Talent Competition | Hometown, Alaska
Learn about the state's largest talent competition and hear from some gifted young Alaskans.
The Accidental Archivist: Kurt Riemann | Hometown, Alaska
From the Alaska Music Archives to Surreal Studios, Riemann has used his hands — and ears — to shape the Alaska music scene since the 1980s.
Hometown Trivia Throwdown featuring Geeks Who Drink | Hometown, Alaska
Hear from a quizmaster with Geeks Who Drink and find out which Alaska Public Media department knows the most in a studio trivia match.
Talking with teens about underage drinking | Hometown, Alaska
Many people and experiences shape if and when we decide to drink, and talking about those influences can be hard.
A deep dive into the Alaska B4UDie comedy festival | Hometown, Alaska
Meet the founder and some comedians behind B4UDie, hear about the art of stand-up comedy and explore how it's cementing its place in Alaska.
Celebrating National Sourdough Bread Day | Hometown, Alaska
Host Dave Waldron sits down with journalist and food writer, Julia O'Malley, to discuss all things sourdough.
Recycling for Earth Day | Hometown, Alaska
In honor of Earth Day, we find out what you can and can't recycle and find a place for the things you're looking to get rid of this spring.
The man behind the myth of William H. Seward | Hometown, Alaska
Hear about an upcoming event examining the life of Seward and get the facts about the man who helped make Alaska part of the United States.
What does YOUR Anchorage map look like? | Hometown, Alaska
A new project asks residents to share how they see the city by filling out a blank map with personal points of interest.
Celebrating 40 years of comics, cards and games with BOSCO’S | Hometown, Alaska
40 years ago, tucked inside a tiny Anchorage shoe repair shop, BOSCO'S Comics was born.
Touring the Alaska Veterans Museum | Hometown, Alaska
The Alaska Veterans Museum features exhibits and artifacts from the state's territorial days to modern times.
Revitalizing Anchorage neighborhoods by making small business ideas a reality | Hometown, Alaska
Anchorage Community Land Trust and its partners say the path forward to revitalizing the city is business creation, job growth and leadership through innovative programs
Meet the local cook competing in ‘The Great American Recipe’ on PBS | Hometown, Alaska
Kim Sherry talks about what it was like to cook on national television and being a culinary ambassador for our state.
Back to School with ASD Superintendent Dr. Jharett Bryantt | Hometown, Alaska
Dr. Bryantt joins host Dave Waldron for a conversation about the upcoming school year, new start times, snow days and more.
There’s more to growing peonies in Alaska than you might think | Hometown, Alaska
Guest host Kim Sherry is joined by Martha Lojewski of the Alaska Peony Cooperative to talk commercial peony farming and tips for the home gardener.
What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska
Business leaders in Anchorage are proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects. How does would it work and why now?
Lumberjacks, guinea pigs and royalty at the Alaska State Fair | Hometown, Alaska
Host Dave Waldron and producer Ammon Swenson talk with some of the people that make the fair such a treat, whether it's the workers or those in attendance.