Japanese Day of Remembrance
The internment of Japanese people during World War 2 may be a distant memory for some, but for those who lived it or had family members who did are still carrying the impact. One of those people is Marie Nash, former long-time aide to Senator Ted Stevens. Her Japanese father was sent to a camp and her Aleut mom insisted on going with him. Marie was born in a camp. Listen Now
AK: Happiness is orange at Hoonah City Schools
The Happiness Advantage is an idea based on research that points to a link between a positive mindset and success. Listen now
49 Voices: Phillip Eben of Anchorage
This week we’re hearing from Phillip Eben in Anchorage. He was born in Unalakleet. Listen now
The Tour of Anchorage ski event
KSKA: Thursday, Feb. 16, at 2:00 p.m. One of the biggest and best events of the Anchorage winter is a ski race that crosses the whole city, held the same weekend as the Iditarod start. It’s the Tour of Anchorage, and it’s coming up soon, with some of the nation’s best skiers and plenty of regular folks who just want to go the distance.
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Anchorage Opera’s Glory Denied
KSKA: Friday, February 10 at 2:45pm Anchorage Opera Company is presenting Tom Cipullo's opera Glory Denied based on the true story of the longest held American captive during the Vietnam War and what happens with his life when he returns. Stage Director Helena Binder and Conductor Douglas Kinney Frost drop by the studio this week to tell us about their unique concept of how they have chosen to present this moving story. Glory Denied performs in the Sydney Laurence Theatre starting February 10th and going through the 18th.
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Immigration and refugees in Alaska, and the President’s executive orders
KSKA: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at 2 pm and 8 pm. How does immigration law differ from civil and criminal law? What is the refugee and immigration landscape in Alaska? Following President Trump's executive order and the judiciary's response so far.
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Meet Rian King, from Virginia
"New Arrivals" is Alaska Public Media's profiles of people who recently moved to Anchorage, one of the most diverse cities in the world. The stories air at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays during Morning Edition here on KSKA, Alaska Public Media.
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Gynecologic cancer update
Monday, February 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. This program will review the prevention, detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers with cancer specialist Dr. Joanie Hope. The finding of human papilloma virus (HPV) as a cause of cervical cancer and its close association with other gynecologic cancer has led to the development of the HPV vaccine and the prevention of infection with this virus and HPV related cancers.
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Islam and peace
KSKA: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. This week we’re learning more about Islam from some of our fellow residents of Anchorage. We’ll hear from a panel of three people as they answer questions and discuss the interfaith relationships of modern religions.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017
EPA employee numbers limited at Alaska environmental conference; City data on crime, property, health brought online; State coffers won’t cover cost of cleanup if oil companies walk away; Alaska’s infrastructure report card probably not going on the fridge; Real ID cards to be mandatory starting in June; One refugee's story of fleeing war and finding love; Musher suffers dog "expiration" as racers continue Yukon Quest; Ask a Climatologist: What the fog, Anchorage? Listen now
Checking in with Erik Fossum, from Washington D.C.
"New Arrivals" is Alaska Public Media's profiles of people who recently moved to Anchorage, one of the most diverse cities in the world. Every Tuesday, we meet a New Arrival from another country, another state, or another part of Alaska. The stories air at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays during Morning Edition here on KSKA, Alaska Public Media.
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017
University of Alaska president addresses lawmakers after no-confidence votes; Chief justice urges lawmakers to collaborate and compromise; Legislative uproar erupts during discussion of oil tax credits; Dakota Access Pipeline builder says they will resume construction as soon as possible; Presbyterian Church formally apologizes to North Slope Natives for denouncing culture; Rep. Young named 'chairman emeritus,' loses power of the gavel; Fairbanks School District eliminates graduate tests; Fishermen forced to share pounds in herring fishery Listen now
Meet Emily Harcum from Washington D.C.
"New Arrivals" is Alaska Public Media's profiles of people who recently moved to Anchorage, one of the most diverse cities in the world. The stories air at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays during Morning Edition here on KSKA, Alaska Public Media.
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Traveling Music 2-12-17
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
Upcoming Concerts:
Peter Mulvey, with guest Heather Maloney, Sat. Feb. 25, 7:30 Tap Root
Sun. Feb. 26, 6 PM, Vagabond Blues
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017
Motor fuel tax would triple under bill, but remain below national average; Following winter storms, Governor Walker declares disaster in Savoonga and Gambell; Due to damaged reservoir, St. George Island waits for water delivery; Alaska senators ultimately split as DeVos becomes Education secretary; State looks to sell royalty oil to Petro Star; Fairbanks considers becoming a sanctuary city; North Pole municipality expands water system to areas impacted by sulfolane spill; Spike in alcohol related calls straining Bethel resources; Court to issue opinion on possible DNA testing in decades-old Juneau homicide; Dawson serves as marathon racing test for Yukon mushers Listen now
Doctors discuss the high cost of medical care
Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2 and 8p.m. Anchorage health care costs are third highest in the nation. The only one's higher? Fairbanks and Juneau. We'll explore why medical costs are so high and growing so fast from the perspective of doctors. They are frustrated, too. We'll explore the causes they see and the solutions they'd be willing to try.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Feb. 6, 2017
Privatization could save some money at API, not at youth centers; Walker, House Dems aim to put climate policy back on the table; DeVos opponents press Sullivan; Alaska town's new Inupiaq name to stay - for now; Now that it’s legal, what’s it like to buy pot in Alaska?; After Alaska lawmaker’s fundraising controversy, Senate considers tighter rules; What road lies ahead for Juneau’s electric cars?; Yukon Quest race pushes through to Steeping Stone Listen now
Algo Nuevo February 05, 2017
Here’s the Sunday, February 5th, 2016 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.
The Legislature’s budget work
Alaska legislators have a big task to wrangle a budget that stops deficit spending without grinding the state's economy to a halt. We've heard Governor Walker's plans. Next, Alaska Senate President Pete Kelly and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon join us to discuss their fiscal goals. Listen Now
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
A day later, on-site cannabis issue still alive; New measure puts Uber back before Anchorage Assembly; BLM listens to public input on plan for millions of Interior acres; Alaska’s budget, easier to swallow with ice cream and beer; Servicemen stationed at Camp Lejeune decades ago may have diseases from bad drinking water; Alaska Forum on the Environment to kick off next week; Lawmakers consider protecting ‘ballot selfies’ as part of free speech; AK: Options dwindle for orphaned sea otters; 49 Voices: Lawrence Bahovec of Wrangell Listen now