Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016

Judge reverses House District 40 primary, gives Nageak a two-vote edge; senators want to forever bar offshore rigs from Arctic; US wants to strengthen agreement to ban Arctic Ocean fishing; Conoco aims to up North Slope production with new drilling rig; ISER study analyzes economic impacts of state cuts, taxes; proposed Donlin Gold mine runs afoul of the Iditarod dog mushing community; new bed bug infestation at UAF residence halls; putting Alaska's nursing home deficiencies in context; White Horse, an essay about sexual assault trauma Listen Now
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Data breaches and online security

It's become too common. Reports of a data breach that leaves thousands or millions of consumers vulnerable to identity theft, fraud or other types of scams. But what can you do to keep your personal information safe when online commerce is every day business? Listen Here
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Alaska Native Corporations scramble to meet the deadline for spending CARES Act funds. Also, a trip to the mine described as a model for Alaska Native shareholders to earn a good living and stay in their communities. And a new documentary tells the story of a Vermont dairy farmer realizing his dream of mushing dogs in Alaska.

AK: The history of the water fluoride debate in Juneau

Earlier this year the Anchorage Assembly nixed a ballot initiative to cease fluoridating its water supply.Despite setbacks, activists there vow to keep the effort alive. Listen now

AK: What’s the deal with Juneau’s barefoot guy?

Xtratufs, Bogs, Muck Boots — comfortable, waterproof footwear is pretty much a necessity here in Juneau. But not for the local some know as “the barefoot guy.” Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: December 21, 2011

Eight Charged In Death Of Stryker Brigade Soldier, EPA Issues New Mercury Emission Regulations, Ruling Expected On Atka Mackerel, Pacific Cod Restriction Roll Backs, Capital Budget Proposes Southeast Boat Harbor Improvements, Groups Still Seeking Holiday Donations, Child Advocates Work to Support Senate Bill 3, Strange Weather Expected To Give Way For Traditional Temperatures Soon, Ester Residents Approve Ultra-Efficient Library Design, ‘Mass Wasting’ Event Destroys Popular Sitka Trail,

Alaska News Nightly: April 27, 2009

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Antibiotics: The good, the bad, the ugly

The discovery of antibiotics nearly a century ago transformed medicine. Infectious diseases that commonly killed became curable. Although life-saving, antibiotics can also have undesirable effects and drug-resistant bacteria are threatening the improvements in life expectancy and health that have been provided by antibiotics. Dr. Jay Butler, welcomes infectious disease specialists for a discussion of antibiotics—the good, the bad, the ugly. Thanks for listening!

Interview with an Individual Artist Grant Recipient

Calling all Alaskan artists: Rasmuson Foundation just opened the application period for its annual Individual Artist Awards grant program, and it’s more inclusive than ever.

Chad Carpenter

He always loved drawing and cartooning, but never really thought that he would be able to make a living off of it. So, Chad Carpenter decided law enforcement was the path he would take, until he got a little encouragement from an instructor and he decided to leave the trooper academy and take up cartooning full time. After getting "Tundra" off the ground in Alaska and hustling state fairs, his passion started to take off, making it into over 500 newspapers nationwide so far. KAKM: Sun. 5/20 at 6:30 pm & Weds. 5/23 at 10:00 pm KSKA: Thurs. 5/24 at 1:00 pm
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 11, 2022

Former President Trump visits Anchorage and denounces Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Alaskans march in four cities to advocate for reproductive rights. And more thunderstorms hit the Interior as fire danger persists.

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."

Volunteer Opportunities with Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska

Boys and Girls Club Logo Every day, an average of 2,975 youth attend a Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska Clubhouse in one of 32 communities across the state. One of the most important components in allowing these organizations to run smoothly and effectively is participation from community volunteers. Learn more.

Talk of Alaska: Holding Off Swine Flu

Alaskans with questions about the H-one, N-one flu outbreak can bring them to the radio Tuesday, state-wide. The state Health Department has set...

Traveling Music 5-11-14

Traveling Music Shonti Elder 5-11-14   Format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration   Angel of the North Sally Barris / Sally Barris, Rebecca Folsum Wilder Girl www.sallybarris.com 3:59   I Dream of Spring k.d. lang / k.d....

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Alaska corrections officer faces federal drug charges; U.S. Senate passes bill to use $1 billion from Navy budget for polar icebreaker; Walker ally on gas line board resigns to run for state Senate; former ASD Superintendent to lead Minneapolis Public Schools; attorneys grow impatient in Sockeye Fire trial; $200,000 in state funds spent on PR for beer festival; historic agreement gives Kuskokwim tribes say in fish management; pay boost passed for Anchorage fire and police employees; Downtown Anchorage park to see major safety renovations; after bike impales daughter, mother sends public thank you to good Samaritans Download Audio
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Report says Alaska’s labor shortage isn’t going away, and employers need to do more to retain workers

State economist says as retention becomes increasingly difficult, good employers have an advantage. And technical trades are in high demand.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Gustavus residents pushed state officials to test for toxic chemicals at a construction site. And they found them. And, some ethnically diverse restaurants in Anchorage see success even in the pandemic. Plus, Alaska school leaders hope summer school will help address pandemic learning loss.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

Man indicted for January Point Woronzof murders; Lake Clark search-and-recovery for missing plane stalled by ice fog; New Fairbanks program looks to speed up international travel; Anchorage pushing for port, more flexible finances from Legislature ; UAA volleyball claims second in NCAA Division II national tournament; Where does the soot come from that peppers Juneau Icefield?; Beth Kerttula returns to Juneau with message: Time to plan for ocean’s future; Funding for new Craig harbor will have to wait; Few changes made in final Tongass forest plan decision Listen Now