Talk of Alaska: The Legacy of Ted Stevens

Alaska would not be the state it is - had it not been for former Senator Ted Stevens. A special presentation of Talk of...

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018

Trump administration takes next step towards oil lease sales in ANWR; Skagway mayor and her mother die after hit by DC tour bus; Skagway responds to the loss of Mayor Monica Carlson; Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use; What does the Dunleavy administration mean for the proposed Pebble Mine?; Judge backs Alaska elections division in disputed recount; Former House members see pitfalls to narrow split, point to lessons; Crowd packs Eagle River school for quake recovery update; Anchorage School District teacher contracts include updates for 'academic freedom.' What does that mean?

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, June 6, 2016

Sweeney nomination wins committee approval; US, Russia agree on shipping standards for Bering Strait; Special audit finds Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority violated multiple state laws; Legislative ethics bill will keep issue off fall ballot; New Anchorage fire chief is first woman to lead the department; Anchorage Assembly member Tim Steele announces resignation due to 'serious health issue'; Newest megaship docks in Juneau for the first time; Totem pole represents long-delayed healing for descendants of Douglas Indian Village; Social media post criticizes Trident Seafoods, Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet for halibut bycatch Listen now

Understanding schizophrenia

Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the world’s population and is one of the most feared and misunderstood mental health health problems that a person can experience. What do we know so far about the causes of Schizophrenia? What are the common misconceptions about this disorder? And, what does the research tell us about the effectiveness of the treatment options? Thanks for listening!
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 21, 2023

Head Start programs in Alaska could lose millions in federal funding, because they don't have enough staff. Also, the state pushes back on research that says predator control doesn't work. And young burn survivors get hooked on Alaska.

49 Voices: Lupe Marroquin of Anchorage

This week, we're hearing from Lupe Marroquin, who has lived in Anchorage for nearly 40 years. She moved to Alaska from Michigan and fell in love with it almost immediately. Download Audio

Soul to Soul: July 11, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the July 11, 2009 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed...

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Standoff involving suicidal man in front of Fairbanks Memorial Hospital ends peacefully; District court dismisses Fairbanks Four suit against city ; Proposed Barrick Gold merger could have effects on Donline Mine; Poll numbers show a narrower race for governor following Walker's departure; Village of Buckland set to switch on new solar plant to offset fuel costs; Night closures planned for Seward Highway culvert work; Vote early to get one of Juneau artist Pat Race’s ‘I voted’ stickers; Needle exchange hopes to install sharp disposal boxes in Homer bathrooms; New for-profit Juneau addiction clinic has some locals concerned Listen now

Alaska Report Features Alaska Sealife Center

Senator Mark Begich hosts the January 2012 edition of the Alaska Report, a show highlighting people, issues and programs impacting Alaska. In this episode, Sen. Begich interviews the CEO of the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Dr. Tara Jones. Click for more.

The new Providence Alaska Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care Facility

Monday, March 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Those who have never visited a hospital emergency room, especially at night, have fortunately missed what can be a very eye opening experience. Actually that is one of several reasons why pediatric patients need their own emergency care space. Join Dr. Thad Woodard for a discussion about the new Providence pediatric emergency facility on this program. LISTEN HERE

Addressing Alaskans: Stopping Global Warming, Signs of Hope

Often the fact that Alaska's temperatures are increasing at an alarming rate and the ice is melting can seem daunting, but Dr. Robert K....

AK: Search dogs harness their super-powered noses

If you become lost or injured in Alaska, your best chance of being found may rest in the paws of an unassuming hero: a search dog. Man’s best friend has a super-powered sense of smell that can detect just about anyone, anywhere.

Alaska 211 Day

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan recently signed an Executive Proclamation making February 11, 2013 Alaska 2-1-1 Day. Since its start in 2007, Alaska 2-1-1, operated by United Way of Anchorage, has handled over 86,000 calls and made more than 101,000 referrals connecting Alaskans to needed services. No matter where you live in Alaska, help is just a phone call away. Read more.

Matzo Balls and the $75 Challenge | INDIE ALASKA

Natasha Price is a crafty person. From knit hats to family dinners, homemade is kind of her thing. One reason for the DIY attitude according to Price is because living in Alaska is expensive enough without going out to eat every night. So after realizing that her family's monthly grocery bill was topping $600, she went on a quest to feed her family on $75 a week. Not an easy task in a state where nearly all food is shipped thousands of miles before reaching consumers.

Alaska News Nightly: October 9, 2014

Shageluk Man Arraigned On Murder Charges In Bethel; Alaska National Guard Officer Recommended For ‘Other Than Honorable’ Discharge; AEA: Fisheries Service Criticism of Susitna Dam Studies ‘Untenable, Bordering On The Absurd’; Officials Say Violence Against Foster Parents Extremely Rare; As Part Of Investigation, Feds Will Hear From UAS Students About Sexual Assault; Governor’s Race Brings Walker To Unalaska; KSM Mine Project Wins Key Permits; Subsistence Panel Looks Toward Future of Salmon Management; Environments Activists Forming Fairbanks Chapter of Climate Change Organization Download Audio

Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound

Join us this Thursday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm for a celebration of radio storytelling on Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound....

AK: Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer

We all know someone who Marches to the Beat of a Different Drummer, this week on AK we meet a few -- from a...

Alaska News Nightly: October 19, 2009

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 Audio...

Alaska Radio Reader Rambler: Celebrating 50 years of statehood

Join hosts Sandy Harper and Dick Reichman and their guest Laura Shue, grants officer for the Alaska Humanities Forum. There are grants available to...

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Governor Mike Dunleavy talks about the state's fight against COVID-19. And, how can Anchorage teachers make sure more students show up to online classes this fall? Plus, churches in Anchorage openly defy the city’s order limiting indoor crowds.