AK: High school students enter the world of nano-agriculture
High school students in Kodiak are doing college-level science. Maybe even Ph.D.-level science. World Bridge is a NASA-sponsored group that assigns Alaskan students to scientific research projects. At a recent competition in Italy, the group showed that their earthquake research could have a global impact, but that’s only one project they’re working on. They’ve also entered the world of nano-agriculture.
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Three seek Mat Su Borough mayor’s seat – Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss
Three candidates are vying for the Matanuska Susitna Borough's mayor's seat. Incumbent Larry DeVilbiss seeks reelection, and is challenged by Assemblyman Vern Halter and dark horse candidate Rosemary Vavrin.
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Train and ferry to the outdoors
We Alaskans have a unique way to get into the backcountry, on our state-owned railroad or ferry system — two of the most fun forms of transportation around. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll celebrate how the train and ferries can get families out to adventures hiking, skiing, paddling, floating and exploring in some truly exotic places. We’ll learn about the opportunities, and how you can do it with your family.
KSKA: Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8:00 p.m.
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Working it out in the Arctic
Can we ever truly wrap our arms around the Arctic? A recent conference with speakers from across the globe gave it a try. We harvest the takeaways from two who were there.
KSKA: Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 :00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Justice reform and Alaska’s swelling prison population
Alaska's prison population has grown by 27 percent in the last decade. Without reforms to our justice programs, the state's prison population could exceed capacity within 2 years. What are the best ideas for keeping people off the path to incarceration and reduce recidivism while maintaining public safety?
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APRN: Tuesday, 9/29 at 10:00 a.m.
Faith and its role in public policy development
Today we’re talking about faith and public policy. The intersection of the two has been highlighted this week by Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, D.C., and his pointed comments on climate change, immigration, and homelessness. Similar conversations are also happening here in Alaska where interfaith religious groups have lead campaigns to expand Medicaid and increase environmental protections. Today we’ll talk about the role faith plays in developing public policy in Alaska.
KSKA: Fri., Sept. 25, at 2:00 p.m. & Sat., Sept. 26, at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Fri., Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. & Sat., Sept. 26, at 6:00 p.m.
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015
Pope wows Murkowski, Rep. Young's wife; Murkowski votes to protect Planned Parenthood; Wildfire defendants want more prep time; Task force to look at trafficking; Mexican Consulate to close; Questions raised about Nome's hosting patrol vessels; Contentious minor offenses ordinance to start; Bristol Bay sockeye included in school lunches; Kantner releases new book.
Pilgrimage to Spruce Island
Spruce Island is considered by many Orthodox Christians to be one of the holiest sites in North America. The island was home to the hermitage of Herman of Alaska during the early 1800's. Every year, in early August, the Orthodox Church in America celebrates the canonization of Saint Herman with a Liturgy, pilgrimage, and banquet.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015
xxxx; Felony charges filed against ANC pot businesses; Oil tax credits scrutinized; Seward coal facility idled; Kenai Borough still negotiating with teachers; Writer Laureate gives up moonlighting; Haines Brewing moves to new spot.
Traveling Music 9-27-15
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
9-27-15
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Waiting At Your Border
Shonti Elder / Shonti Elder
Bow Drawn
www.shontielder.com
3:30
Feather on the Clyde
Passenger / Mike Rosenberg
All The Little...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015
Mukowski skips abortion vote; New dinosaur species discovered in Alaska; Ice Age humans dined on salmon; Walker to call special session; Dog team nearly killed; Scientists exploring Sitka landslide; Kodiak police defend actions; Mat-Su tobacco tax under scrutiny
Friendly Dictators: Should America Embrace or Shun Them? – featuring Dr. Ted Galen Carpenter
Ted Galen Carpenter is senior fellow for defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute. Dr. Carpenter served as Cato’s director of foreign policy studies from 1986 to 1995 and as vice president for defense and foreign policy studies from 1995 to 2011. He is the author of nine and the editor of 10 books on international affairs. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programs in the United States, Latin America, Europe, East Asia and other regions. Carpenter received his Ph.D. in U.S. diplomatic history from the University of Texas.
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UAE’s Emergence on the World’s Stage: Overview of UAE-US Relations
The Honorable Abdulla Alsaboosi has been appointed consul general of the United Arab Emirates in Los Angeles covering the West Coast in July 2013. Prior to this assignment, he was the director of the American and Pacific Affairs Department with the title of ambassador at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 21, 2015
$2K PFD announced; Senators want to repeal "Cadillac" health plan tax; Hearings start on fighter jets; Feds open criminal investigation into walrus deaths; Starfish losing arms; Newtok nervous about relocation timeline; HUD grants to fight mold granted; UAS to offer marine transportation degree; ANSEP attracting more students.
Algo Nuevo: September 20, 2015
Here’s the Sunday, September 20, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
New on MASTERPIECE in September: Indian Summers
Julie Walters stars as the glamorous doyenne of an English social club in the twilight era of British rule in India. Set in a subtropical paradise, the 9-part series - INDIAN SUMMERS - explores the collision of the high-living English ruling class with the local people agitating for Indian independence.
NOVA: Arctic Ghost Ship
Unravel the greatest mystery in Arctic exploration: 160 years ago, the Franklin Expedition to chart the Northwest Passage vanished. Now, a Canadian team - in ARCTIC GHOST SHIP - discovers one of Franklin’s lost ships, a vital clue to the fate of the ill-starred expedition.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 18, 2015
25 walrus found decapitated off Cape Lisburne; Murkowski frets fees on public lands, especially Mendenhall; UA Board of Regents formulates Legislative budget requests; From Spanish flu to the '64 quake, Alaska Child & Family celebrates 125 yearss; Equinox Marathon runners slog for Usher syndrome; Juneau roller derby team starts junior league; AK: Running the Klondike; 49 Voices: Sean Neilson of Gustavus
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Viewing coastal brown bears
We’re talking about bears on Outdoor Explorer. Our region of Alaska happens to be the best place in the world for ordinary people to get out in the woods and see lots of gigantic bears. The coastal brown bear can grow to enormous size, but while they are gorging on the salmon that make them so large, they don’t pay attention to anything else. Visitors to certain key streams can get very, very close. We’ll talk about that experience, and the life of the bears.
KSKA: Thursday, Sept. 24, at 2:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 :00pm
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