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Enviros sue over King Cove road; Sen. Wilson disciplined for retaliating against aide in press conference; Alaska House boots Eastman from ethics panel; Y-K Delta Democrats discuss Fansler's potential replacement; Lincoln sworn in as newest Alaska House member; Who released the bulk of greenhouse gases into Alaska’s air?; Shishmaref hunters adapt to changing climate; Fairbanks shooter in custody following lengthy manhunt; No proof required for Alaska recall elections; Winning big on game show carries big price tag for Bethel resident; Alaska Native language experts urge the state to declare a "linguistic emergency" Listen now

This week we're hearing from Frank Hauser in Anchorage. Hauser is principal of Robert Service High School in Anchorage and was selected last week by the Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals as 2019 Principal of the Year.

With long, dark winters and temperatures often dipping below freezing, most people might not consider Anchorage to be a location with a...

The air you breathe keeps you alive, and it should always be pure and healthy, but for outdoor athletes, air quality means much more, whether you’re an elite runner or if you are just huffing and puffing up a hill on your bicycle. On today’s show, we’re going to learn about both parts of this equation: the quality of our air in Anchorage and around Alaska, and how our bodies handle the air, including how our lungs respond to pollution. KSKA: Thursday, May 21, at 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

This July look forward to listening to some new shows on KSKA! When Talk of the Nation ends production, Here and Now will expand to two hours (except Tuesdays). Snap Judgement will also be moving to Saturdays and World Café to 10:00 pm week days. We'll also have some summertime specials. Read More...

COVID-19 has thrown higher education into turmoil. State budget cuts, loss of research funds and the sudden departure of the University system president are also challenging education leaders at an already difficult time. What’s the outlook?

"New Arrivals" is Alaska Public Media's profiles of people who recently moved to Anchorage. Every Tuesday, we meet a New Arrival from another country, another state, or another part of Alaska. This week we meet Jessica Delgado, from Arizona. Thanks for listening!

Many people struggling with mental health issues may want to consider psychiatric medication, but don't know where to start.

When animals are removed from the Endangered Species List, who keeps tabs on them? Often, the work of monitoring populations falls on volunteers. Listen now

House committees take different approach on crime bills; Senate bill to change PFD formula advances; Mine opponents ask SEC to investigate Pebble's parent company; Fairbanks joins others in lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers; House Fisheries urges pressure on B.C. over transboundary mining; Trial date set for Sitka herring suit; Sitka Assembly calls for city hiring freeze; Thanks to makeshift driftwood sign, Coast Guard rescues stranded ATV drivers; Pilot study of black-tailed deer underway near Petersburg; Meet the first girls of Juneau Cub Scouts

Backers of a new statewide lottery hope it will boost COVID vaccination rates. And, Kenai residents look for solutions to worsening bluff erosion. Plus, the return of cruise ships brings Skagway's seasonal housing crisis back into view.

Arctic Valley ski area has been in operation since 1941. On the next Outdoor Explorer we will be talking about the the future of the ski area and its importance to the community. We discuss the new concession agreement that will allow the Anchorage Ski Club to continue to operate the ski area as well as the resurrection of the Arctic Valley Ski Team. Thanks for listening!