Talk of Alaska: Sustainable Investing

People who invested their savings in the stock market are having a rough ride now, giving rise to the question "Are there better investments?" David...

NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Quinn Christopherson reflects on his newfound fame

Christopherson had never toured anywhere outside of Anchorage before winning the contest. And even though he was born and raised in Alaska, this was his first time visiting Juneau.
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Algo Nuevo November 18, 2018

Here’s the Sunday, November 18th, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

U.S. Energy and Tax Policies: Implications for Alaska’s Economy

Senior VP & Chief Economist for the American Council for Capital Formation, Margo Thorning was recorded speaking on "U.S. Energy and Tax Policies: Implications for Alaska’s Economy" at the Alaska World Affairs Council on October 26, 2012 as part of the Northrim Oil & Gas Series.

Traveling Music: March 18, 2012

Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format: Song Title Artist / Composer CD Title Label Duration So...

KSKA Engineers Working, Friday Night

Work will be done on equipment tonight (Friday) at Goose Bay.  KSKA will be off the air for about two hours from 11:o0...

House District 9 Race

An airplane pilot and a heavy equipment operator face off in this year's District 9 race in Wasilla. Republican Lynn Gattis and Democrat Blake Merrifield, are both newcomers to state politics in a new district, and their race may pinpoint how Matanuska Valley politics is changing. KSKA's Ellen Lockyer has more.

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, July 10, 2017

Murkowski speaks with constituents about health care during Senate recess; From Anchorage, Walker tells lawmakers to get back to Juneau; Frauds, scams, and schemes cost Alaskans millions last year; Big ships asked to slow down to reduce noise for iconic whales; Whale entanglement expert shares best practices with Petersburg volunteers; Could LKSD support of Alaska Native teacher training put an end to teacher turnover?; Bethel scientist returns home to study climate change Listen now

Oral Histories of the Homeless: Melody

At Bean's Café the project of creating 'oral histories' for our clients - the poorest people in our community - is important because it captures a story of an often forgotten group of people. With better understanding we hope to gain insight that will help us establish programs and services that will ultimately put us out of business. Read more.

Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry skiing opens more of Alaska to access by muscles alone than any other sport, and can take you to the most awesome and fearsome spots, too, for self-reliant adventure. But it’s complicated. We’ll learn about the several kinds of backcountry skis and techniques -- telemark, randonee, touring -- what each is best for, and the most reasonable route to find your way into the sport. KSKA: Thursday, 2/27 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

McHugh fire delays traffic, highway closure possible; Alaska delegates part of minor "ruckus" during RNC roll call; former hockey coach arrested for sexual abuse of minors; Ft. Wainwright soldier found dead of apparent suicide; with fall chum opening, Marshall and Russian mission urging Maserculiq to fix ice machine; Wood river towers: where sockeye salmon are counted; Juneau utility installs $22 million diesel turbine; injured bear might still be at large in Dyea after shooting; ethics of wolf control technique questioned

I am an Alaska Native Dancer

Haliehana Stepetin is a master Alaska Native dancer born in Akutan, AK. Stepetin has made it her life goal to promote and teach the styles dance found throughout the diverse Alaska Native cultures.

Line One: Child Passenger Safety

In June, Alaska enacted a new law that requires children under the age of eight years, weight of 65 pounds or 4'9" tall to be placed in a car or booster seat while traveling on roads in Alaska. Alaska joins 46 other states and the District of Columbia in having a booster seat law. To talk about the new booster seat legislation and child passenger safety, host Dr. Woodard welcomes Gordon Glaser and Peggy Hayashi from the Alaska Division of Public Health.

Alaska News Nightly: April 23, 2008

A U.S. House committee approved a land swap today that would allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, 100 federal researchers...

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Sept. 05, 2016

In U.S. House Race, both claim labor's love; As waters warm, Arctic fish populations change; An increase in students for Skagway's school; Weekend shooting in Fairbanks leaves one dead, two others injured; Tanana road opens; Planning underway for youth court in Juneau; Pre-school Aluttiq Immersion program planned by Kodiak's Sun'aq Tribe; Want to learn Tlingit? Yes, there's an app for that; New photo id cards for Southeast tribe Listen now

LISTEN: Dr. Anne Zink and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss reopening the economy on Talk of Alaska

Reopening Alaska's economy is something some Alaskans desperately want while others urge caution as the coronavirus pandemic continues. THow will this work in practice and how do we know it isn’t too soon?

Inside a Noorvik Fish Camp

For additional photos, visit our Flikr page Fish camps are all about family. After taking a look across the Kobuk River from the village of...

AK: A Wrangell scrounge master finds art in scraps left behind

To put it simply, Anny “Fyno” Newport is an artist. She’s known throughout Wrangell and Southeast for her collections, crafts and oddities.

Alaska News Nightly: August 22, 2007

NEA Alaska is criticizing the state's new program that pays teachers extra in schools that improve test scores. Plus, former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbit...

Alaska News Nightly: March 13, 2008

Senator Stevens and Senator Murkowski sponsor an ANWR drilling bill in the US senate. Also, Governor Palin tries to strike a deal with...