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The famous late singer-songwriter John Denver loved the outdoors. Denver got a taste of Alaska’s wilderness on a visit to the state in the 70s. One of his stops was to the McCarthy-Kennecott area. Thirty years later, residents there pay tribute to that visit with a concert. KCHU’s Tony Gorman traveled to McCarthy to attend the fifth and final John Denver Tribute Concert and has this story.

The Happiness Advantage is an idea based on research that points to a link between a positive mindset and success. Listen now

With works like "The Littlest Airplane" and "Klyde the Kraken Wants a Friend," Hartman hopes to educate, inspire and entertain.

In his "State of the City" address to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan issued a report card for his administration, saying it's up to voters to decide the grade. From the Port of Anchorage project and homeless camps to Cook Inlet energy supplies and public parks, get Anchorage's progress report from the mayor this week on KSKA's Addressing Alaskans. KSKA: Thursday 9/22 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

U.S. House candidate Mary Peltola goes home to Bethel as she waits for tomorrow's election results. Also, Juneau police collect DNA samples from people with certain past convictions. And childhood vaccinations for things like polio and measles are on the decline in Alaska.

Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff on this Line One, as she and her guest discuss the science of skin, and how to care for it.

When you're biking in Alaska, you can expect things to be a little more intense. Riders in the 49th state deal with constantly changing weather, rough terrain, and unexpected animal encounters. The men and women of Alaska's Downhill Brigade wouldn't have it any other way.

Lifelong dancer and choreographer Stephanie Wonchala directs Pulse Dance, a dance company in Anchorage that helps promote dialogue about important issues in Alaska and contributes to creating a thriving Anchorage arts community.

Legislature looks to move forward despite apparent gridlock; Young promotes Chouest ship to fill ‘icebreaker gap’; US Senate bill introduced that would prevent export of Native cultural and religious items; Coast Guard to reconsider "common-sense" guide regs for Western Alaska; invasive elodea species intrigues economist; Fairbanks classroom shows potential for 3-D printing; building cultural ties through spray paint

Fort Wainwright soldier pleads guilty in fuel-theft case; Murkowski: GMO labeling bill inadequate for salmon buyers; Soldotna track star Allie Ostrander shines at Olympic 5K trials; Omnibus crime bill makes it safer for sex workers to report crimes; Akiachak prepares to inventory land for trust status; CIRI eyes land in refuges, NPR-A to fulfill promise; AK: The Dena'ina culture camp of Kijik; 49 Voices: Karen Paul of Kwigillingok Listen now

Southeast Alaska spring troll fishery shut down for lack of king salmon; Young joins Afghanistan war skeptics in Congress; Hatchet-wielding man shot by Anchorage police Thursday morning; NTSB investigating helicopter crash on Herbert Glacier; What goes into Juneau's legislative budget numbers?; 220 Anchorage teachers receive layoff notices; Police say boats at PAF yard in Dillingham broken into again this winter; Many GCI customers will see internet bills go up; Delta-area dairy owners decide to stay in business, but worker shortage persists; Low pressure front near Denali Park brings snow Listen now