Night Music: April 26, 2014

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

AK: Cats

Ten years ago, Wrangell was crawling with feral cats. They roamed the streets, getting into trash and nesting in condemned buildings. Now, it’s hard to even find a cat downtown. That dramatic turnaround is due to the hard work of one woman who noticed the problem and decided to fix it. Dolores Klinke runs the St. Frances Animal Rescue, a non-profit that has saved hundreds of strays. Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: April 25, 2014

Jury Convicts Alaska Man In Coast Guard Killings; Court Rules In Favor Of Same-Sex Couples In Property Tax Case; Surprise Inspection Finds High Radiation Levels At Acuren Facility; Alaska Legislature Gavels Out; Three To Try Out For Juneau Symphony Conductor; AK: Cats; 300 Villages: St. Michael Download Audio

Wildlife Hazards in Context

The terror of being attacked by a bear is a nightmare for many outdoors people, and a lot of time is spent worrying and planning for it. We’ll put wildlife hazards in context. What should you know to be safe, how can you improve your chances, and why aren’t you thinking about all the other things that could get you, and that are a lot more common. Join us for an opinionated discussion. KSKA: Thursday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Rejuvenating Alaska Native languages

Alaska is rich in Native languages. Just this past week the Legislature passed a bill making them official languages in our state. Hometown Alaska host Kathleen McCoy and guests explore the cultural heritage of Alaska Native languages and how they can be revived. KSKA: Wednesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Marine Mammals in a Changing Sea: Sentinels or Sitting Targets?

On the next Addressing Alaskans, hear UAA biology professor Dr. Jennifer Burns discuss her research on mammals in polar environments. What do marine mammals need to survive? How may climate change impact their ability to make a good living in the ocean? Does it matter if the mammals live in the Arctic or Antarctic? Burns' talk, "Marine Mammals in a Changing Sea: Sentinels or Sitting Targets," was recorded at a BLM Campbell Creek Science Center fireside chat in April. KSKA: Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Seward’s Icebox

What was William Seward thinking when he pushed the purchase of Alaska from Russia? What would most surprise him if he could see Alaska now? Seward’s Day is a state holiday; a town and a highway are named after him; but who was he? Two historians will help us understand why we’re not part of Russia, on the next Talk of Alaska. APRN: Tuesday, 4/29 at 10:00am Download Audio

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Line One host Dr. Thad Woodard brings child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Siegel to the program to talk about severe disruptive behaviors with a focus on patients with autism. Dr. Siegel comes to Alaska from the Tufts University School of Medicine. KSKA: Monday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Farce on the Fairway

Its springtime and you know what that means--golf. Add a little disaster and a lot of misunderstanding and you get Ken Ludwig's hilarious farce, The Fox on the Fairway being presented by Anchorage Community Theatre running April 25th through May 18th. Carl Bright, director and Alex Albrecht who plays Dickie drop by Stage Talk to let us know what all the fuss is about. KSKA: Friday, April 25, at 2:45 p.m. Listen now:

Alaska Edition April 25, 2014

The Alaska Legislature moved into overtime but finished its gas line work. The education bill forces the overtime. The set net initiative is in court. Initiatives move from August ballot to November ballot. Legalization of marijuana faces opposition. Tax credits for Alaska refineries. Joe Miller opens his bid for the Senate. CIRI wants MLP to buy more Fire Island wind power. BP sells 15 percent of Alaska holdings. KSKA: Friday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. KAKM: Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 26 , at 4:30 p.m. Listen now:

Traveling Music 4-27-14

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 4-27-14 Concerts mentioned:  Bela Fleck, Chick Corea Sunday 4-27, 7 PM, PAC David Bromberg, Saturday, May 3, 8 PM, Wendy Williamson   Format: Song Title Artist /...

Alaska News Nightly: April 24, 2014

Ferry Dock In Skagway Sinks; Southcentral Foundation Reaches Historic With IHS; Lawmakers Make Tentative Deal On Education Bill; As Legislature Make Progress On Adjourning, KABATA Bill Falls Apart; Investigation Attributes USCG Death To Faulty Equipment, Work Practices; Customers Suing GCI For Poor Cell And Data Performance; Alaska Food Policy Council Hosts Bethel Town Hall Meeting; NOAA Investigating Rare Whale Beachings; More Tourists Expected In Petersburg This Year Download Audio

Lentils with Kale, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts

Heidi Drygas Lentils 1 I've been keeping my Alaskan Springtime blues at bay by cooking up a storm in my kitchen! Short ribs, pasta, spring salads, soups...anything to keep the dreary brown grass on my lawn out of sight and out of mind. Summer can't come soon enough! I devoured this lovely little lentil salad soon after I took these pictures. See the recipe.

Alaska News Nightly: April 23, 2014

What Needs To Be Done To Respond To An Arctic Oil Spill?; Report Not Anticipating Near-Term Arctic Increase In Commercial Shipping; No End In Sight For Alaska Lawmakers; Legislature Passes Bill With Aid For State Refineries; YK Delta VPSOs Prepare For Firearms; Survey Finds Mat-Su Residents Want To Maintain Rural Profile; Fairbanks Hatchery Opening Doors To Public; Moviegoers Get Glimpse Of Katmai Grizzlies In Disney’s ‘Bears’ Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: April 22, 2014

BP Sells Some North Slope Assets To Hilcorp; Legislature Remains Embroiled Over Education Bill; Miller Kicks Off Campaign in Wasilla; APD Implements New Crime-Tracking Systems; Expert Anticipates Low Prices For Togiak Herring Fishery; Comment Period Opens For Cruise Waste Permits; Tlingit Elder, Master Storyteller Cyril George Dies; Brace Yourselves, Bird Season Is Coming Download Audio

In My Family: No

Raven learns how to say NO in the Alaska Native language Unangax with Ethan Petticrew.

Soul to Soul: April 19-20, 2014

Here’s the music playlist from the April 19-20, 2014, edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...

Alaska News Nightly: April 21, 2014

Lawmakers Search For Education Bill Solution; Missed Deadline Pushes Initiatives To General Election; Alaska Becomes The Second State To Officially Recognize Indigenous Languages; ‘Demo Dose’ Lab Tests Find Bacteria; Gasline Official Says In-State Project Is No Pipedream; Delta vs. Alaska: Dueling Airlines Benefit Juneau; Earth Day Celebration Helps Mark Wilderness Act’s 50th Anniversary Download Audio

Algo Nuevo: April 20, 2014

Here’s the Sunday, April 20, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...

Brace Yourselves, Bird Season is Coming

Today we’re gearing up for the birding season. Townsquare 49 contributor and bird enthusiast Zac Clark says Anchorage will see a big flux of birds in the next two to six weeks. He calls this time of year the glory days, but it wasn’t long ago when Clark couldn’t have cared less about birds.