Programs

Iditarod could move back to Fairbanks for a third time; Murkowski says she'll vote 'no' on DeVos; Sullivan to vote 'yes'; Wandering bison that "captured the hearts" of Western Alaska poached near Quinhagak; State health officials concerned for Medicaid following ACA repeal; Alaska authorities investigate fatal shooting of urban moose; Bristol Bay Forever bill sees first hearing in Juneau; Cumbersome process slows rate for examining sexual assault kits; As APU seeks fiscal sustainability, tribal college transition possible; Army Aviation unit’s deployment reduces military role in remote civilian rescues; Ask a Climatologist: Calculating wind chill, then and now Listen now

Murkowski votes to advance DeVos, angering Alaska school advocates; How will climate science in Alaska fare under Trump? No one knows yet; Walker criticizes Trump’s handling of refugee issue; Sweeping criminal justice overhaul under fire — and revision; Volcanic ash falls on Unalaska in Bogoslof’s longest eruption yet; Plane crash passengers found alive on west side of Cook Inlet; Seeing the value of the forest in the trees: Chugach enters California’s carbon market; Juneau’s downtown cruise terminal preparing for bigger boats; Bethel native sets American record in women’s powerlifting squat Listen now

Alaska congressional delegation avoids criticizing refugee ban; Hundreds gather in Anchorage to protest executive order on immigration; Several Alaskan conservatives defend Trump’s immigration halt; Alaska resident worried to travel after temporary travel ban; Wrangell business owner held up at LAX due to Trump travel order; Search under way for missing plane in Kenai Peninsula; Three Anchorage utility companies announce partnership to lower costs; Anchorage School District faces another budget gap; Alaska railroad see substantial revenue loss; Kodiak could soon see new missile testing; Smyth wins Tustumena 200 sled dog race Listen now

"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. LISTEN NOW

State leaders seek business input on effort to develop economy; Alaskans show the flag at Washington March for Life; New bill seeks to address conflicts of interest within Legislature; Water overflows on Richardson Highway; Sitka to lose USCG Cutter Maple this summer; Living in a dreamscape: How one couple forged a future on the Yukon River; AK: At the planetarium, auroras put in a new light; 49 Voices: Jannelle Trowbridge of Nome Listen now

Governor Bill Walker wants a budget plan and expressed frustration during his State of the State address with critics who don’t offer other ideas. What does he think he can get done during the current session and how long does he think it will take to get the state back on firm fiscal ground? We’ll ask when he joins us. Listen Now

Through a mix of science, art, and traditional knowledge, a new film is casting the northern lights as something more than a mere novelty, as researchers try to tell a more comprehensive story about the phenomenon. Listen now

This week we're hearing from Jannelle Trowbridge from Nome. Trowbridge is a UAA student and Arctic Youth Ambassador who almost a decade ago sailed up to Alaska with her family from Michigan. Listen now

KSKA: Thursday, Feb. 2, at 2:00 p.m. The next Outdoor Explorer focuses on polar bears. Polar bears are a unique symbol of the Arctic and their ability to thrive on the sea ice is a testament to the power of nature. LISTEN NOW

KSKA: Wednesday, February 1 at 2 pm and 8 p.m. New research documents the impact of stress on children's developing brains, as well as the long-term social and economic impacts. Join us for hopeful findings on how to reshuffle the cards for better outcomes. LISTEN NOW

Monday, January 30, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Like Goldilocks finding the porridge that was “just right” for her, diagnosis and management of prostate cancer today is about finding the approach that is just right for each patient. This program will discuss who should be screened, what to do with screening results, and what treatment, if any, is “right” given what is known today. LISTEN NOW

KSKA: Friday, January 27 at 2:45pm Unlike many of the area performing arts groups whose seasons go from fall to spring, Cyrano's Theatre Company's season runs from January through December. This week on Stage Talk Producing Artistic Director Teresa K. Pond drops by to give us a preview of what's in store.

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Planned Parenthood applauds Sen. Murkowski for going against 'global gag rule'; Native leaders concerned over Trump presidency implications; Alaska volcano erupts again, sending up another ash cloud; Fairbanks student arrested after making a school shooting threat on Twitter; Florida airport shooting suspect indicted on 22 counts; Southcentral warm weather to dissipate this weekend; Ask a Climatologist: Snowflake sweet spot; First tsunami survival capsule deployed on Pacific Northwest coast; An Alaskan couple looks back at romance and upheaval in the wilderness Listen now

Bill would have gun owners forfeit weapons if found to be threat by judge; Alaska Senate Democrats pitch budget plan; Murkowski praises Trump pipeline initiatives; Pebble hopes to move forward with new administration; Another eruption and growing unrest for Aleutian volcanoes; Future of Wishbone Hill coalmine uncertain as permit is examined; Alaska agency proposes allowing more public input on fracking; Rain, warm temperatures forecast throughout much of Southcentral Alaska; Researchers say Kenai Peninsula permafrost thawing rapidly; St. Paul’s fur seal pups at lowest level in 100 years; In eyes of renowned native politician Willie Hensley, John McFee portrayed Alaska honestly Listen now

New legislation could make hiring vets less cumbersome; Boulder on the inside: a pot lawyer grows up fast; More snow means moose move to roads; Troopers investigate Soldotna home invasion, fatal shooting; Seward declares local emergency after heavy snowfall; Heavy snow factors in collapse of 'The Dome' sports complex; Egegik man sentenced for intent to distribute meth; Funding for opioid overdose kits offers "hope" for Alaska's drug epidemic; River otters use latrines as social hubs; Even before leading John McPhee down the Salmon River, Pat Pourchot landed dream job Listen now

Thousands march statewide in support of women’s rights far into the future; Activism as endurance test: Alaskans march on DC; Pete Kaiser wins third consecutive Kuskokwim 300; Soldotna High School hockey captain suspended from play following racist tweets; Civil asset forfeiture rule change debated in Juneau; St. Paul’s reindeer thrive without essential lichen; Fairbanks finds police chief conducted other business on job; The lure of John McPhee’s “Coming into the Country,” 40 years later Listen now

Here’s the Sunday, January 22, 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.