Programs

Libertarians believe citizens should be free to engage in any activity that does not violate the rights of others. Their party wants government out of the way so people can pursue liberty and freedom. How would this translate to elected positions? APRN: Tuesday, 10/28 at 10:00am Download Audio

This week we're hearing from Grant Deussing in Anchorage. Deussing is a graphic designer and student worker at UAA. Download Audio

Sure, all natural habitats are important. But some have a special power – for both nature and people. That’s the case for the estuary, that place where the world’s three most dominant natural realms meet. Read more.

A new bill in the legislature aims to bring back a pension system for public employees. On Kodiak Island, a village fights to keep its hydropower system running. Plus, from trail conditions to this year's lineup, everything you need to know for the Iditarod.

The pinch of state budget cuts is being felt across the state. How will these impacts affect Alaska University system campuses, especially the smaller campuses? What can the university system do to build in sustainability and long term fiscal stability? Listen Now

A group of teenagers from the valley just released their very first CD. Gerygone & Twig used Kickstarter to raise money to produce the album called, “The Slee-py.” The Wasilla based indie-folk band already has a small group of devoted fans. Now, with the new CD they are reaching more listeners in zip-codes across the nation. Download Audio

Dozens of different minerals are required to make everyday items like cell phones and batteries. Now new federal climate legislation includes a provision that could spur efforts to develop more of these critical minerals right here in Alaska. But what are those minerals? And what does the growing global demand for them mean for mining in the state? We'll discuss the future of critical minerals on the next Talk of Alaska. 

Out-of-state healthcare workers settle into hospitals in Alaska. And Alaskans participate in a day honoring the troubled history of Indigenous boarding schools. Also: How and why some trees lose their leaves.

There's no summer like an Alaskan summer or Alaskans in summer. Alaska Pacific University's Summer Photo Contest is about highlighting the community. APU knows they have a very active community and we want others to know it too! Click for photo gallery.

With an estimated 75% of adult mental health problems developing before the age of 25, early and effective intervention is critical for a child’s future physical and emotional health. Volunteers of America Alaska works to fill in some of the resource gaps in Alaska.

KSKA: Wednesday October 12 @ 2:00 and 8:00 pm Ready for summer baseball? Hear the rich story of the game in Alaska when public historian Katie Ringsmuth shares history and surprising cultural trends that came north with the game. LISTEN NOW

Have you always wanted to do something to improve your neighborhood park or trail? Does your community garden need some help to grow? The Anchorage Park Foundation is seeking applicants who want to make a difference in a neighborhood park or trail. Learn more.

Obama 'indefinitely' bars drilling in Arctic waters; Easier reporting could reduce violence against sex workers; Despite fire, the World Ice Art Championships will still go on; Alaska Airlines now nation's fifth largest airline; Alaska Pacific University to become tribal college; Man sentenced for drunken Iditarod snowmachine incident; The feds are finally paying to move a village, but it’s not in Alaska; Gov. Walker proposes stable Fish and Game budget; Kodiak kids make sandwiches for the needy Listen Now