Supporting our Alaskan Olympic Athletes

The pursuit of Olympic dreams is often accompanied by a hefty price tag. To support their efforts, the Alaska Winter Olympians Scholarship, a fund of The Alaska Community Foundation, recently awarded $10,000 to five current and aspiring Alaskan winter Olympians. Read more.

Traveling Music 9-15-19

Traveling Music Date: 9-15-19 Shonti Elder Format:  Tune Title               Performer / Composer               Album Title               Recording Company               Length Don’t Worry About Me Frances / Sophi “Frances” Cooke Things I’ve Never Said Capitol 3:41 Always the Mountain Ben...

Hip-hop bringing positive change to Anchorage

Hip hop is more than just music and dance. It’s a culture. And for some people in Alaska it’s a way to bring positive change to the community. KSKA: Friday, 6/26, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, 6/27, at 6:00 p.m. KAKM: Friday, 6/26, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 6/27, at 4:30 p.m. Listen now:

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Legislature likely to approve TransCanada buyout; Shell's Q3 reports reflect Arctic loss; PacRim to appeal water decision; City's first responders on front lines of Spice epidemic; Ex Fairbanks DA questioned over handling of 2011 Holmes statement; US Marshals arrest 3 suspects in Kavairlook murder; Bill to ditch daylight saving time is back; Mother-daughter duo speak candidly, courageously on abuse; 'I Sing, You Dance' - Toksook Bay teen releases Yup'ik album Download Audio

Night Music: January 31, 2008

Here's the music playlist from the Jan 31, 2008 edition of Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the...

Stage Talk: Doubt and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Brothers Wayne and Shane Mitchell play Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Jamie Newsom joins Mark Muro to discuss Doubt with veteran director Dick Reichman...

Talk of Alaska: Iditarod Trail

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is one of the major draws for winter tourism in Alaska.  But parts of the trail have also...

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Oct. 2, 2017

Alaskans among victims of Las Vegas shooting rampage; How Trump's tax plan would affect Alaskans; Court backs hovercraft ban in Alaska's national preserves; Painting an Oasis in prison; Chugach Alutiiq teachers preserve language in villages; Rep. Birch asks governor to move special session to Anchorage; Three IGU candidates' top priority: speeding efforts to bring natural gas to Fairbanks Listen now

Leverage your leopard: the biz behind Alaska’s only zoo

If you've ever wanted to feed a snow leopard, a moose, or a pack of wolves, this year you've got a chance. Albeit, for a tidy sum. It's part of the special programming that helps keep cultural institutions in Alaska afloat during the long, lean winter months. Download Audio

In My Family: I Love You

Ethan Petticrew teaches Raven how to say, "I Love You" in his Alaskan Native language. Ethans's family speaks Unangax.

The importance of having black doctors

When we talk about access in public health, we often times focus on patients and treatment. But what about diversity in the medical fields themselves? Why is it important to see someone who looks like you working in medicine? Thanks for listening!

AK: The Short End of the Stick

This week on AK we learn what happens to Juneau if the capitol moves, see what it's like to live with autism in a...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

Unalaska may declare a state of emergency in the wake of this month's fatal plane crash on the island. Also: Alaska's top environmental regulator responds to a call for action on climate change by the state's leading Native group.
A whale breaches the water.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, December 6, 2021

A federal judge rejects the state's challenge to an emergency subsistence hunt in Kake. Also, the recent COVID outbreak in Petersburg stretches nurses as they treat patients. And listening to North Pacific killer whales reveals where they spend their winters.

Talk of Alaska: Returning From a Tour of Duty

Our troops are coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq. Many of them have a serious brain injury or many are suffering from post traumatic stress...

Alaska News Nightly: August 25, 2010

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN’s news feeds via email, podcast and RSS. Download...

Traveling Music 9-7-14

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 9-7-14   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration   By Way of Sorrow Richard Shindell, Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky / Julie Williams Cry,Cry, Cry Razor and Tie 3:04   Oh Sweet Longing Darrell...

Legislative Session Gavels In; And Rep. Kerttula Resigns

The Legislature opens the 2014 session and Gov. Parnell gives his State of the State address. Layoffs are coming to the Anchorage School District. Sen. Mark Begich opposes the proposed Pebble Mine. Analysts lay out the impact of budget shortfalls to the Legislature. Buccaneer his rough spots in preparing to drill in Cook Inlet. Shell's earnings off 48 percent. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says the federal government failed to evaluate the potential consequences of the 2008 off-shore lease sale. The Anchorage labor law referendum seems head to the November ballot. Rep, Beth Kerttula steps down as House Minority Leader. KSKA: Friday, 1/24 at 2PM & Saturday, 1/25 at 6PM. KAKM: Friday 1/24 at 7:30PM & Saturday. 1/25 at 4:30PM

Birding Gear 101

Zac Clark Birding 101 Enjoying the world of birds doesn’t have to be expensive. It can be a fun hobby for the entire family without spending a dollar. However, if you would like to invest in birding tools, here are a few that will help putting those puzzles together. Learn more.
People stand in line, inside, where a sign reads: Permanent Fund Dividend.

What’s in store for the PFD?

Permanent Fund Dividends will arrive soon, but the plan to pay for them going forward hasn’t materialized. Legislators have yet to agree on a solution, despite starting a fourth special session and a list of recommendations made by a bipartisan working group this summer.