Alaska News Nightly: November 15, 2013
Parnell Says Medicaid Won't Expand In Alaska; Storms Appear To Subside In Western Alaska; Thousands Of Interior Residents Still Without Power; Alaska Leaders Attend White House Tribal Nations Conference; DNR Cancels Public Meetings For Controversial Land Management Bill; AK: Tlingit Ventriloquism; 300 Villages: Kiana
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AK: Tlingit Ventriloquism
Like many other indigenous languages, Tlingit is in survival mode. Revitalizing the language was the focus of this year’s Tlingit Tribes and Clans Conference held in Juneau last week. A Juneau resident has one solution for how to keep the language alive. During a conference session, realtor and assemblyman Carlton Smith gave participants a lesson in how to teach Tlingit to children with puppets. And he does it with the help of a special guest.
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Public Use Cabins
On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’re talking about public use cabins. Why now? Well, they’re open in the winter, and perfect for a ski or snowshoeing weekend. Perhaps more importantly, the season for reserving cabins for summer will soon be upon us. Believe it or not, it’s time to start planning your cabin trips for 2014. We learn about remote cabins you can rent, how to do it, and personal favorites across the region.
KSKA: Thursday 11/21 at 2:00 and 9:00 pm
Moose and Mice, Be Gone!
Do moose hate Irish Spring soap? Do mice hate peppermint? We'll talk remedies to unwanted moose and mice visitors on the next Hometown Alaska. Email your tips to hometown@alaskapublic.org, and tune in for some you've never heard of before!
KSKA: Wednesday, 11/20 at 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
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Tribal Law and Order in Alaska
Would tribal law enforcement jurisdiction help address the social and cultural problems in rural Alaska? It has been debated for decades, and now a congressionally-mandated panel says it’s the only way to go. But, a Supreme Court ruling says there is no Indian country in most of the state.
APRN: Tuesday, 11/19 at 10:00am
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Anchorage Embroiled In Appropriations Debate; And Taxi Regulation
Anchorage has become embroiled in an appropriations debate. Legislative money for tennis courts - or ice rinks. Some assembly members want to crack down on towing firms. The municipality is exploring a plan to unify the fire and police dispatch. The Anchorage Assembly has been working on Title 11, regulating taxis. Alaska Airlines says it will allow passengers to use more electronic devices. Food trucks have become popular in many American cities. Anchorage is seeing them too - but there are questions about these mobile kitchens as Sean details.
KSKA: Friday, 11/15 at 2PM & Saturday, 11/16 at 6PM.
KAKM, Friday 11/15 at 7:30PM & Saturday, 11/16 at 4:30PM.
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Harbeson Homestead Joins the Great Land Trust Effort
Earlier this year we enjoyed an intimate celebration with the Harbeson, Chapman, Barlow family complete with carrot cake, sparkling cider, hugs, and a few proud tears.
In the conference room at Mat-Su Title, with a lovely view of Wasilla lake, we finalized the conservation easement on their historic thirty acre homestead including O’Brien Creek Estuary, overlooking Knik Arm.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: November 14, 2013
Obama's ACA 'Fix' Will Be Tricky To Implement In Alaska; Storms Continue Dealing Damage In Western Alaska; Bad Weather Closes Fairbanks Schools; Large Projects Aim To Reduce Railbelt Energy Costs; Livestock Owners Cope With Hay Shortage; New Report Investigates Alaska's Suicide Rates; JBER Paratroopers Prep For Wide Variety Of Missions; Solders To Begin UAV Training; Washington DC Gets Lesson In Tlingit History
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Cleaning up Town Square with Classical Music?
Anchorage community members have been brainstorming ways to make Town Square a safer place. One proposed solution is to play classical music into Town Square to discourage illicit behavior and loitering.
Alaska Teen Media Institute's Barae Hirsch interviewed teens and park goers about what they thought of this idea.
Click for more. Alaska News Nightly: November 13, 2013
Alaska Has Few Healthcare.gov Enrollees; Murkowski Says Sequestration Jeopardizing National Defense; Bethel Filipinos Reach Their Families After Storm; Fire Damages Classroom At Bethel School; Estimated 6,000 Gallons Of Diesel Spilled From Arctic Hunter; Sitka Urges Governor To Accept Obama’s Medicaid Plan; Joe Balash Named DNR Commission; Tribal Entities Ask Feds For Overdue Contract Payments; Olympic Flame Travels By Dogsled; Fairview Residents Work To Re-Image Neighborhood
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Salty Sisters’ Roasted Alaska Spot Prawns with Fennel, Olives, and Oranges
There comes a time in every woman's life when her grit, determination, and willpower are put to the test. A time when resolve and fortitude are challenged in a epic battle of skill, creativity, and knowledge.
Of course, I'm talking about the Alaska Sustainable Seafood Cookoff! The Challenge: Four duos battle it out in one hour to produce the best seafood dish for 5 local foodie judges.
Click for the story and recipe. Alaska News Nightly: November 12, 2013
Group Says State Taking Wrong Approach For Lowering Crime Rates; Commercial Fishermen Push Back On Proposed Setnet Ban; Groups Seek Decision On Southeast Alaska Wolves; Hultberg Resigning As Administration Commissioner; Bartlett’s Interim CEO Wants To Build Culture Of Trust, Communication; Sea Otter Hunts Increase In Southeast Alaska; Test Results In For Charcoal Tree; Life In Antarctica’s Icy Waters
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Traveling Music 11-24-13
Traveling Music
11-24-13
Shonti Elder
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
Love You Long Time
Pentatonix / Salaam Remi, Jazmine Sullivan
PTX Vol. 1
Madison Gate Recorders
3:04
I Don't Know Why
Alison Krauss...
Alaska News Nightly: November 11, 2013
Western Alaska Communities Weather Storm; Alaska’s Filipino Community Plans Relief Efforts For Typhoon Haiyan Victims; GCI, KTUU Broadcast Agreement Expires; State Offers Free Flu Vaccinations; ‘Big Blue’ Fire Truck Departs Unalaska For St. George; Alaska Athletes Prepare For Olympic Journey; Fairbanks Speed Skater Vies For Olympic Spot; Honoring Alaska’s Unique Veterans; Commentary: Remembering America’s Veterans
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Honoring Alaska’s Unique Veterans
Today we’re celebrating Veterans Day. For a little more than a year now, Senator Lisa Murkowski and her office have been producing video profiles that they’ve titled “Veteran Spotlights.”
Veterans like Colonel Suellyn Novak, who was featured on the Veterans Spotlight program, and who also runs the Alaska veteran's museum in Anchorage.
I Am A Blacksmith
In a world where most people make a living sitting behind a computer, Chris Cushman recreates tools straight out of history.
http://youtu.be/EqXqaLPeHyE
Night Music: November 9, 2013
Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Title
Artist / Composer (if known)
Album
Label
Song Duration
8:00...
Traveling Music 11-17-13
Traveling Music
Shonti Elder
11-17-13
Format:
Song Title
Artist / Composer
CD Title
Label
Duration
A Woman's Heart
Eleanor McEvoy with Mary Black / Eleanor McEvoy
A Woman's Heart
Darte
3:46
Please Heart, You're Killing Me
Eleanor McEvoy...
AK: Live TV
Outside room 119 at Juneau-Douglas High School, a sheet of paper taped to the wall says, “FOG MACHINE IN USE.” It’s the Friday before Halloween, and the usually no-nonsense control room and JDTV News anchor desk is dressed with spider webs, skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, black lights, and strobes.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 8, 2013
Juneau Union Members Learn How To Talk About Right-To-Work; Court Says Former Distracted Driving Law Was Unclear; Public Housing Rent Reform Set For 2014; Warmer Temperatures Delay Bear Hibernation; Gourds Fly In Bethel With Pumpkin Trebuchet; AK: Live TV; 300 Villages: Larsen Bay
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