A Closer Look: Brother Francis Shelter

The scene outside of Brother Francis Shelter in downtown Anchorage can seem like chaos, but walking inside tells a different story. Stay the night at the emergency shelter and learn from some of the people who sleep, volunteer, and work there during this edition of A Closer Look. KSKA: Friday, Nov. 27, at 2:00 p.m. Download Audio:

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015

Pebble withdraws more third party subpoenas; Obama honors Alaskan who turned grief into service; UAF scientist pioneers anti-collision systems for space; High-risk avalanche conditions stall search for missing skier at Hatcher Pass; After a health crisis, help navigating the complicated medical system; Study: Many Alaska teachers underpaid, but money isn't everything; Thanksgiving Blessings offers food, hope and exercise plan; Reviving an endangered language in the age of social media Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Nov. 23, 2015

With leadership overhaul, Walker consolidates gas line power; Costco won't sell genetically engineered salmon, for now; Starving sea birds stranded in Anchorage, Mat-Su; Sitka tribal council pens FBI, alleging racism in police dept; Fairbanks building awaits demolition... or revitalization?; Juneau high school sleep-out raises $3K for homeless youth; Family remembers man who died at AFN; Ailing Coast Guard cutter gets replacement with same name Download Audio

Algo Nuevo: November 22, 2015

Here’s the Sunday, November 22, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Algo Nuevo: November 15, 2015

Here’s the Sunday, November 15, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Night Music: November 21, 2015

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

Traveling Music 11-29-15

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 11-29-15   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration   Upcoming Concert:   Dom Flemons, Friday, Dec. 4, Sydney Lawrence Theater, Anchorage, 7:30 PM Saturday, Dec. 5, Vagabond Blues, Palmer,...

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Nov. 20, 2015

Walker replaces 2 members on gas line board; Alaska may be 1st state to allow marijuana cafes; Tongass plan drafts timeline for transition to young-growth harvest; Chugach Tree fulfills holiday destiny on Captiol lawn; Estrada subsistence fishing case may influence other bag limits; Skipjack tuna, other warm-water fish increasingly turn up in Alaska; ABC Board hires first Yup’ik investigator in 15 years; AK: With sustainable logging in mind, Galena looks to forests for fuel; 49 Voices: Leonard Savage of Wasilla Download Audio

Winter food security

A lot of Americans would welcome a forecast for a mild winter, but in Alaska a lack of snow and ice can mean hardship for those in rural communities who depend on cold for traveling and hunting. What happens when the land of ice and snow isn't so frosty? APRN: Tuesday, 11/24 at 10:00am Download Audio

John Patrick on ‘Health Attitude’

On the next Line One we'll dive into a discussion on the cultural and technological barriers to more affordable, accessible and effective health care in the U.S. Our guest is Dr. John Patrick, author of "Health Attitude," a book delving into the complexities of the health care industry. KSKA: Monday, Nov. 23, at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. Download Audio:

49 Voices: Leonard Savage of Wasilla

This week we're talking with Athabascan ivory carver Leonard Savage about how he got his start. Savage splits his time between Wasilla and Kentucky. Download Audio

Combating heroin in Alaska

State and federal officials as well as community groups spread all over Alaska have expressed alarm over rising rates of use and abuse. Juneau in particular has been the subject has gotten attention lately for a spate of heroin and opiate related overdoses. KSKA: Fri., Nov. 20, at 2:00 p.m. & Sat., Nov. 21, at 6:00 p.m. KAKM: Fri., Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. & Sat., Nov. 21, at 6:00 p.m. Download Audio:

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015

Alaska delegation to push for 'frankenfish' labeling; Pot board convenes to solidify regs; ABC grants Bethel 2 liquor licenses; Substance abuse, lack of treatment a top Mat-Su health concern; Alaska literary journal dabbles in music artistry; Inupiaq school in Kotz fundraises for Yup’ik sister school; Necropsy elucidates cause of Katmai brown bear death; Alaskan serves up her own brand of backcountry grub Download Audio

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 Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015

Statoil will exit Alaska, following Shell; Gas line team reshuffle puts scrutiny on high salaries; Congressional delegation says no to Syrian refugees; DOC report: Juneau inmate denied care before dying of heart attack; Anchorage mayor unveils new plan to end homelessness; AVCP aims to establish tribal court in every YK village; Warming landscape triggers northward habitat shift; Budding photographers prep for this winter's strong aurora Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Nov. 16, 2015

Walker sacks DOC commissioner after scathing report; House lawmakers scour prison stats; FBI to investigate controversial Sitka arrest, tasing event; Railroad hopes Congress fixes expensive math gaffe; Trans-Pacific Partnership nixes sockeye tariffs; BC tells Tulsequah mine to control leakage; Forum: Alaska holding out against emission-cutting policies; Dillingham youth center to close as funding runs dry Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

Terrorism in Paris felt deeply in Alaska; Search for missing Ketchikan hiker stretches to third day; Bethel passes anti-discrimination law; Juneau puts spotlight on rising heroin deaths; 8 vie for Chief Justice as Fabe retires; UAA runners prep for NCAA National Championships; Bethel declares local disaster after Kilbuck fire; Troopers: Woman raped over 5 weeks at rural cabin; AK: 100-year-old artifacts in building's walls tell of early Norwegian settlers; 49 Voices: Beckie Etukeok of Anchorage Download Audio

Traveling Music 11-22-15

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 11-22-15   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration     The Haughs of Cromdale Andy M. Stewart, Manus Lunny / Traditional At It Again Green Linnet 3:42   The Companeros Christy Moore / Ewan...

Biathlon

What’s more Alaskan than skiing? Shooting things, of course. So biathlon must be the most Alaskan sport of all--it's skiing fast and shooting accurately, combined. We’ll spend time at the range as young people and newcomers learn about the sport. And we’ll talk to an Olympian and a former World Cup competitor about the top of level of biathlon, where our community shines. KSKA: Thursday, Nov 19, at 2pm; Thursday, Dec 3, at 8pm Listen now:

49 Voices: Beckie Etukeok

This week were hearing from Beckie Etukeok, who is Inupiaq, Siberian-Yupik and Tlingit. She makes drums for a living now, but it wasn't an easy skill to learn. Download Audio: