Gov. Parnell Rejects Medicaid Expansion; And Redistricting May Be Finished
Governor Sean Parnell objects to Medicaid expansion. Fairbanks suffers a power outage like no other in recent memory. The Anchorage Assembly passes a budget, but remains wrapped up in the debate over ice rinks and tennis courts. Lawmakers are talking about the possibility of state investment in the gas line. Reapportionment of the Legislature appears to be over; the opponents of the plan are giving up. Sen.Mark Begich is targeted for his vote on health care. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has become prominently involved in the debate over sexual misconduct in the military.
KSKA: Friday, 11/22 at 2PM & Saturday, 11/23 at 6PM.
KAKM: Friday 11/22 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 11/23 at 4:30PM
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Teaching in the City Under One Roof
It takes a different kind of person to live in Whittier, Alaska. The town is accessible only by water or by tunnel, the weather is extreme, and the only housing option is an ugly apartment building. But the community has managed to win over grade school teacher Erika Thompson.
Alaska Public Media video producer Travis Gilmour spent a day with Thompson and found out life in this one-building town is unique, even by Alaska's standards.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 21, 2013
Legislator Office Money Policy Changes; Redistricting Saga May Be Close To Ending; McGrath Skeletons Found To Be 1,000 Years Old; Family of Man Shot By Anchorage Police Sues; Amendment Would Let Military Prosecutors Handle Sexual Assault Reports; ASD Surveys Community On Budget Cuts; Organization Becoming Difficult For Fishermen, Scientists Partnerships; New Book Celebrates 25 Years of Collaborative Science; Two Bucks For A Turkey Huck
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Quick Craft: DIY Heart Shirt
Shirts with big hearts are big right now, but despite the fad I actually think they are pretty cool.
I’ve had a few old cashmere sweaters awaiting crafting and this was the perfect short-attention-span craft: cut out a heart, sew it on a shirt.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: November 20, 2013
Stebbins Resident Weather Western Alaska Storms; Tlingit Code Talkers Receive Recognition; ConocoPhillips Adding New Drill Rig To Kuparak Oil Field; Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Revises Hydro Fracking Regs; Alaska's Insurance Director Resigns; Tennis Decision Postponed, Assembly Questions Funding; Snow, Freezing Rain Headed To Anchorage; Feds Finailze Otter Use Guidelines; State Gets More Time For Fairbanks Air Quality Improvement Plan; UAF Celebrates Ted Stevens’ Birthday With New Mapping Exhibit
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Alaska News Nightly: November 19, 2013
Department, EPA Settle Over Outdated Wells; Anti-Pebble Group Gets Enough Signatures For Initiative; Officials Discuss Tribal Authority In Law Enforcement; Storm Weakened Tree Knocks Out Power In Fairbanks; Begich Proposing More Insurance Options For ACA; Feds Pay Alaska $19 Million For Oil, Gas Development; Without KTUU, GCI Deal, Subscribers Deal With Alternate Programming; Report Says Inhalant Abuse Declining Across Alaska; Dinner Raises $20,000 For Typhoon Relief; Worl Says Shamanism Still Influential in Tlingit Culture
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Alaska Surfing Video Series
We surf all over Alaska. And, the real story is the incredible Alaskan coastline with its immense wilderness areas and awe inspiring weather.
The video series will show what it's like to venture out into this incredible scenery at times when the weather is not necessarily hospitable.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 18, 2013
LNG Pipeline Suggests State Ownership Stake; Gov. Parnell Issues Disaster Declaration For Fairbanks Area; Kotlik Residents Move Back To Damaged Homes As Water Supplies Run Low; Judge OKs New Political Boundaries; Fairbanks Man Frustrated With Obama’s ACA ‘Fix’; Residents Tell Bethel’s Tribe King Restrictions Are Warranted; Bethel Residents Make Case For Keeping Rural Status; Fallen Tower In Willow Brings Attention To Tall Tower Regulations; Longtime Dillingham Educator Named Alaska’s 2014 Teacher of the Year
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I Am The Aurora Hunter
Todd Salat was born an Iowa country boy, making his way to the mountains as often as possible. Once he came of age, it didn't take him long to find his way to Alaska.
Over the past 20+ years, mostly by trial and error, Salat has become one of the best photographers of the northern lights in Alaska, and the world.
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10 Years of Encounters with Richard Nelson
Today we’re looking back at 10 years of the public radio program Encounters with Richard Nelson. The show originally began as an interview segment that would sometimes take place outdoors. But, Nelson says he never got comfortable interviewing other people. So, he decided to try talking to himself.
The newest season of Encounters begins next month, and Nelson says it will mostly be re-airings of the show’s best programs.
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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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