LISTEN: Hard hit by government closures and consumer fears of exposure to COVID-19, restaurants are on the brink
Bars and restaurants are once again closed to indoor drinking and dining in Anchorage, but some restaurant owners say they can't afford another shutdown, and will defy the order and stay open. Some will close permanently. What's the best answer to keep people safe and keep businesses whole?
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 9, 2020
Alaska politicians have mixed responses to Joe Biden's presidential victory. And, several coastal communities were battered by storms over the weekend. Plus, Alex Trebek's connection to, and love of, Alaska's musk oxen.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 8, 2024
Coming off a record cruise ship season, Juneau considers changes. Plus, Indigenous midwives are working to improve the birthing experience.
Talk of Alaska: Can We Improve Communications Between Rural and Urban Alaska?
When a village is in trouble, should should people call?
There have been complaints that state officials are unresponsive to village concerns. Could they listen...
AK: Puppy Love
Dogs are an important part of life in Alaska. They are revered as great athletes and celebrated as trusty companions. And when Bethel reporter Mark Arehart moved to the state recently, he had no trouble jumping on the dog loving bandwagon. He eagerly anticipated owning his first dog, and a few months ago, he brought home an adorable sled dog puppy. We’ll let him take the story from there.
Algo Nuevo Hour: May 15, 2009
Here’s the music playlist from the Friday May 15, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera,...
Alaska News Nightly: February 20, 2014
Legislators Say No To Energy Break; Democrats Offer Their Own Education Package; Dry Well Forces Buccaneer to Abandon West Eagle #1; Alaska Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Parental Notification Law; Accuser Absent at Tosi APOC Hearing; Walter Soboleff: ‘He Fed The Spirit Of People From Many Walks Of Life’; Iron Dog Racers Depart Nome; First Section Of Denali National Park Road Remains Open; Anchorage Police Nab $400K In Drugs; Trial Delayed In Coast Guard Shooting Case; Salty Dog Rally Swaggers To Southeast This Summer
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Orienteering in and around Anchorage, Alaska
Orienteering is the sport of using a map and compass to navigate in the outdoors. On this Outdoor Explorer we feature orienteering with guests Olympian Scott Patterson, author Jen Jolliff, and Mike Robinson of the Arctic Orienteering club.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Communities deal with significant flooding caused by ice jams. Plus, a group asks a judge to intervene to speed up food stamp benefits.
Alaska News Nightly: July 17, 2008
Former governor Walter Hickel was hospitalized this morning . Meanwhile Super deep ice cores drilled in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge promise new perspective...
Peak Water
The severe conditions in Alaska prompt a lot of ingenuity, and that’s good because we have plenty of challenges – for instance food security and sanitation. But can Alaskan ingenuity deal with both at the same time? That’s the discussion we’ll have with waste-water gardener Mark Nelson, on the next Talk of Alaska.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 4, 2020
State health officials begin preparing to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, when one is available. And how dramatic is sea ice loss in the Bering Sea? Very dramatic, according to a new study. Plus, a group of Yellowstone Bison arrive in arrive at their new home: a valley on Kodiak island.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Alaska legislature approves spending more than a billion dollars in federal coronavirus aid. And, what data is influencing Alaska leaders as they move to reopen. Plus: a study of a potential COVID-19 treatment comes to Alaska.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Sept. 27, 2019
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’ll talk more about a third special session on the PFD after a vacant senate seat is filled. Also: The Association of Village Council Presidents comes out against the proposed Donlin gold mine.
Alaska News Nightly: May 26, 2008
The Veterans Administration (VA) chief visits Alaska and shares his thoughts on mental health services for former soldiers. Meanwhile, teachers sign a new labor...
INDIE ALASKA: Life at a Remote Research Camp
What's it like to unplug from society and live at a remote research camp in Alaska for a summer? These five researchers take us through the day-to-day life on the shoreline of Tutakoke river in the YK Delta.
AK: For Tlingit-Unangax artist Nicholas Galanin, first retrospective a lifetime in the making
Nicholas Galanin strives to create fearlessly. The Tlingit artist works in multiple mediums from his home in Sitka, and has made a name for himself in the indigenous art world. Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May, 11, 2018
Legislature is forced to compromise on the state's budget; Bill to overhaul Alaska’s alcohol laws is dead, for now; Emergency Alert System sends test warning; Firefighters battle residential blaze in Delta Junction; ‘How much, how fast?’ Alaska researchers ask of melting Antarctic glacier; 75 Years after the Battle of Attu, veterans reflect on the cost of reclaiming US soil; AK: Cross-border effort tracks Taku wild salmon; 49 Voices: Lani Hotch of Klukwan Listen now
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, September 8, 2022
Eligible Alaskans are getting over $3,200 in PFD payouts this year. Also, fuel tank inspections in Bethel become more and more important. And the dog mushing world mourns the loss of Lance Mackey.
Alaska News Nightly: August 20, 2008
Senator Stevens lost his bid today to move his corruption trial from Washington, DC to Alaska. Plus, Alaskans can expect their larger-than-ever PFD...