Night Music: December 8, 2012
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Take Five
Dave...
Night Music: December 1, 2012
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Connie G. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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12 Bars...
Night Music: November 24, 2012
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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8:00 pm...
Ruth Gruber, Photojournalist at the Anchorage Museum
![Jean Bundy Ruth Gruber Photo 2](https://media.alaskapublic.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Jean-Bundy-Ruth-Gruber-Photo-2-300x201.png)
Alaska LNG Opportunities: Prospects in Japan, China, and other Asian Markets
Research Director of Asian energy security at The National Bureau of Asian Research, Mikkal Herberg was recorded speaking on "Alaska LNG Opportunities:Prospects in Japan, China, and other Asian Markets" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on November 28, 2012.
Explosion near Eagle Leads to Mysterious Geologic Slump
Residents in the Yukon River community of Eagle are excited about a mysterious geologic event that is emitting fire, steam and a sulfur smell. Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve lead Interpretative Ranger Pat Sanders says it all started on Sept. 27.
AK: Bingo
Every other week, a bright pink sign pops up along Unalaska’s main road advertising a makeshift gambling parlor. In hand-painted black lettering, it lays out the stakes and discourages any young whippersnappers under 19 from even trying to participate. This game is very much for grownups. For two years, KUCB’s Alexandra Gutierrez has driven by it and wondered what exactly went on there. Now, she takes us into the seedy underbelly of Unalaska’s senior center.
Alaska News Nightly: December 7, 2012
Explosion Near Eagle Leads to Mysterious Geologic Slump; Randall and Diggins Ski to Team Sprint Victory; ASRC Joins Business Lobby, Tax Fight Looming; What Is Juneau Fest 2012?; What’s Next For Longtime Lawmaker Albert Kookesh?; AK: Bingo; 300 Villages: Egegik
Hard Work is Paying Off for Naknek Girl Scouts
![Girl Scouts Naknek 2](https://media.alaskapublic.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Girl-Scouts-Naknek-2-300x225.jpg)
Keyes Commits Suicide In Prison; and Enstar Warns of a Possible Gas Shortage
Israel Keyes commits suicide in prison. U.S. budget cuts could be a big blow to Alaska. Enstar warns it’s customers to be prepared for a gas shortage. Fairbanks wood smoke battle continues. Rumrunners may lose its liquor license. Alaska could lose up o $700 million in revenue next year.
KSKA: Friday, 12/7 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/8 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 12/7 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/8 at 5:00pm
Alaska News Nightly: December 6, 2012
St. Paul Police Department Shuts Down; Moon Rocks Back In Alaska; Congress Divided Over Possibility Of LNG Exports; Park Service Pushes Back Against Some Interior Sport Hunts; Denali National Park Gets New Superintendent; Kreiss-Tomkins: Not Alaska’s Youngest Lawmaker; Dozens Of YK Delta Wrestlers Qualify For State
Alaska News Nightly: December 5, 2012
FBI Releases Details of Koenig Death; Alaska Native Leaders Attend White House Tribal Nations Conference; Studies Look Into Receding Sea Ice Impact On Walrus; Fairbanks Students Lead Effort To Raise Awareness Of Distracted Driving; Arctic Grayling Habitat Limited By Chena Slough Invasive; YK Delta Health Records Going Digital; Sitka Dock To Get First Regular Visits In 2013; Sitka Artist Wins $50,000 Fellowship
Keyes Autopsy Update
The Alaska State Troopers have provided this update on the autopsy of Israel Keyes:
"The Alaska State Troopers investigation into the 12/02/12 suicide of Israel Keyes while he was in federal custody at the Anchorage Jail Complex has determined that Keyes used a blade from a disposable shaving razor that had been imbedded into a pencil to cut himself on the left wrist. Additionally, Keyes had used a length of bedding material from his cell to strangle himself. A determination from the State Medical Examiner as to which of these injuries, either alone or in combination, primarily contributed to his death is not yet available.
Crisp, Clear Anchorage Autumn (by iphone)
![Nathaniel Wilder Autumn Excerpt](https://media.alaskapublic.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Nathaniel-Wilder-Autumn-Excerpt-300x229.png)
Alaska News Nightly: December 4, 2012
Senate Passes Bill That Could Delay Eielson AFB Closure; Mead Treadwell Considering U.S. Senate Run; Wolf Advocates Say Lack Of Denali Buffer Has Economic Consequences; Frigid Temperatures Close Delta-Area Schools; University Aims To Reign In Health Care Plan Costs; Fishing Fleet Picks Through Details Of Expanded Observer Program; Caribou Hunting Opens Near Bethel; Didrickson Named To Alaska Sports Hall Of Fame
Special Report: Does Iran’s Nuclear Program Matter?
In this special report, Lise Falskow, CEO of the the Alaska World Affairs Council discusses Iran and its nuclear program with Iranian expert Farideh Farhi.
Farhi is an independent scholar and affiliate graduate faculty member of political science at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
Learn more.
Alaska News Nightly: December 3, 2012
Keyes Autopsy Underway, Investigations Continue; Unalaska Installs Emergency Mooring Buoy; Recount Gives Kreiss-Tomkins 32 Vote Victory In House District 34; Earthquake Rattles Southcentral Alaska; McGrath Power Costs Temporarily Jump 35 Percent; Electricity Rates Dropping In Fairbanks; Learning in Two Languages; Talkeetna Bachelors Fetch Hefty Price At Annual Auction
Traveling Music: December 2, 2012
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Bog...
Keyes Autopsy Underway, Investigations Continue
The Alaska State Troopers have provided this update on the autopsy of Israel Keyes:
"The Alaska State Troopers investigation into the 12/02/12 suicide of Israel Keyes while he was in federal custody at the Anchorage Jail Complex has determined that Keyes used a blade from a disposable shaving razor that had been imbedded into a pencil to cut himself on the left wrist. Additionally, Keyes had used a length of bedding material from his cell to strangle himself. A determination from the State Medical Examiner as to which of these injuries, either alone or in combination, primarily contributed to his death is not yet available. This event occurred while Keyes was locked alone in a cell, from 9:30 p.m. on 12/01/12, until he was discovered deceased at 5:57 a.m. on 12/02/12. There is no indication of any criminal involvement from other persons. Pages of crumpled, blood soaked paper that appeared to have writing on them were recovered from the cell. AST has provided this item to the FBI, at their request, for laboratory processing."
Racing The Tide
![Growing Up Anchorage Mud Flats](https://media.alaskapublic.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Growing-Up-Anchorage-Mud-Flats-300x221.jpg)