A man in winter clothes pulls a crab pot from the Bering Sea.

Crabbing beneath the Bering Sea Ice in Nome, Alaska | INDIE ALASKA

Phillip Pryzmont fishes for crab beneath the Bering Sea near Nome, Alaska.

Alaska News Nightly: April 12, 2013

Legislators Enter Final Stretch Of Session; Alleged Bootlegger Banned From Akiak; JBER Soldier To Be Sentenced Monday On Espionage Charges; Petersburg Seafood Company Makes Big Move; Alice Rogoff Pushes For Changes In Arctic; AK: Raising Funds; 300 Villages: Platinum

Mudrooms: Cabin Fever

Mudrooms is a community-powered monthly event in Juneau, where real people tell real stories, live. At the fourth Mudrooms event, seven Juneauites told stories on the appropriately break-up season theme of "Cabin Fever" at McPhetre's Hall. Here's a sample story about a lesson learned while rebuilding a rotten cabin in Hope, Alaska as told by Eric Boraas. Click for more.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 18, 2018

Murkowski zeroes in on Trump admin to stop splitting families at border; Murkowski, Young respond to Chinese tariff on American seafood imports; Supreme Court agrees to hear Alaska Hovercraft case again; Larsen Bay mayor worries aging water infrastructure could collapse; EPA, Corps agree to new wetland mitigation guidelines; Pogo officials consider extending life of gold mine if exploration shows promising deposits; NN Cannery History Project collects stories of former cannery workers; Alaska’s northernmost town still in transition 1 1/2 years after official name change; Can a liquor store help a community solve alcohol-related problems? Listen now

49 Voices: Dan Distor of Mountain Village

This week we hear from a Filipino high school student who moved to Pilot Station from Texas with his family when he was a first grader. Dan Distor lives in Mountain Village. Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

The administration of Gov. Mike Dunleavy has settled a lawsuit seeking to declare the Alaska Hire law unconstitutional. Plus: Juneau cabin rentals are selling like hotcakes. Can new construction help meet the sizzling demand? And, a month of near-constant downpour has finally lifted the Ketchikan area out of drought, but all of that rain seems to have brought a new set of problems.

Traveling Music: November 11, 2012

Concerts Mentioned: Ellis Paul, tonight (11/11) 6 PM, Vagabond Blues, Palmer Joy Kills Sorrow 11/17, 7:30 PAC, 11/18, 6 PM Vagabond Blues, Palmer Here’s the music playlist...

Alaska News Nightly: June 16, 2015

Sockeye Fire No. 1 Priority Fire in US; Card Street Fire Grows to 1,500 Acres; Wildfire Burns Near Dot Lake; Walker Signs Bill Repealing Film Credit; Murkowski Bill Would Impel Izembek Road; Industry Chafes at Regulations for Arctic Drilling; Shell Rig Departs for Dutch Harbor; Audio Postcard; Dozens Evacuate to Escape Card Street Fire; Capital of Mushing Evacuates Hundreds

I am a Native Youth Olympian

Every year, hundreds of Alaska Native teens from all over the state gather for the Native Youth Olympics (NYO). They compete in games that have been passed down generation to generation. In this episode of INDIE ALASKA, you'll meet Autumn Ridley, who in 2012 broke the world record for the Alaskan High Kick, one of NYO's most popular events.
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Algo Nuevo October 6th, 2019

Here’s the Sunday, October 6th, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 12, 2019

Alaska Legislature ends efforts to overturn budget vetoes; PFD fight splits Alaska GOP, leaving some aligned with Democrats; Wildfire forces evacuations in Anderson area; Sec. Acosta did right by Alaska, Murkowski and Sullivan say; Pilot dies in fourth plane crash near Ketchikan this summer; Forest Service officials keep low profile on Tongass visit; Forest Service officials keep low profile on Tongass visit; Record warm water likely gave Kuskokwim salmon heart attacks; How hospital ERs in Alaska are helping patients with opioid use disorder; For Alaskans dealing with veto-induced anxiety, a therapist offers advice

Christmas at Belmont

Join Grammy-winning host Kathy Mattea and nearly 700 student musicians, Belmont School of Music faculty and Nashville Children’s Choir for a production of traditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and light-hearted seasonal favorites.Monday, December 21. 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 25. 7:00 p.m.

Preparing for extreme spring fire danger

The strange winter we've had has already spawned wild fires, as early as February. We could be facing a dangerous spring and, depending on the weather, a smoky summer. On this edition of Hometown Alaska, we hear from experts on the wildfire situation in Alaska, fire weather, and the practical steps you can take to protect your property from fire. KSKA: Wednesday, March 9, at 2 and 8 p.m. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Sen. Lisa Murkowski shares her nuanced stance on abortion rights. Plus, Anchorage's famed white raven flies south for the summer.

AK: Wintertime basketball in Kake

Wintertime means a few things in rural Alaska. Dog mushing. Sub-zero temperatures. And basketball. Basketball is a cornerstone this time of the year in many villages, a gathering point for family members and fans to cheer on young players. Listen now

Alaska News Nightly: December 27, 2010

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...

Preventing fetal alcohol exposure and its effects

Monday, August 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. On this Line One program the focus is on efforts to prevent fetal alcohol exposure and its effects. We will discuss local and national efforts and the challenges to preventing the lifelong effects that alcohol can cause in the developing fetus. LISTEN HERE

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 11, 2024

An operating budget passed by the house draws criticism. Plus, Alaskans and Canadians along continue working to revive dwindling salmon runs.

Algo Nuevo Hour: May 8, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday May 8, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera,...

Herring Eggs and Seal Grease Off-the-Grid | INDIE ALASKA

Fifteen minutes outside of Wasilla, the Little Su River calmly rushes by the small, off-the-grid cabin of Ben Schleifman and Meda DeWitt-Schleifman. The Schleifman family has lived in the cabin for two years and despite the endless list of chores (splitting firewood, hauling fuel, etc.), they have become adept at preparing feasts for friends and family who make the short trek out to their land.