Soul to Soul: November 6, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the November 6, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All...
Night Music: November 12, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song Title
Artist Name
Album Title
Label
Duration
The Queen’s...
Algo Nuevo: November 13, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday November 13, 2011 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Ola Borten Moe
Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe's talk on "Energy in Norway - Moving Northward" was recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council on November 4, 2011.
Discovering a New Dinosaur in Northern Alaska
There's a new kind of dinosaur out there, and it lived in Alaska.
Its bones, long turned to stone, are part of a cliff in northern Alaska. That's where dinosaur-hunter Tony Fiorillo brushed dirt away from a portion of its massive skull something that most of us would mistake for a rock.
Read more. 
UAA Health Sciences Simulation Lab in Action
UAA has recently consolidated all its medical programs into the College of Health, a statewide health university.
The UAA Health Sciences Building is all about new sophisticated simulation labs so that health professionals with varying expertise can practice together in simulation, rather than in the real ER. Here's a video of a simulation in action.
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Alaska News Nightly: November 11, 2011
Young Pushing ‘Alaska Energy for American Jobs Act’, Senators Honor Vets, Help Pass Job Legislation, Alaska VA Spreading Word of Tribal Veteran Representative Program, Southwest Alaska Readies for Strong Storm, Community Leaders Gather for Local Government Conference, Effort May Help Get Homeless Fairbanks Youth Off the Street, AK: Renovating Hilltop’s Ski Jump, 300 Villages: Two Rivers
History on the Run: Corruption, Stevens and Palin
Books are beginning to come out about the extraordinary events of Alaska’s last few years. A small town mayor from Alaska became a national celebrity and a new political force, while some of Alaska’s most influential politicians went on trial for corruption.
KSKA: Tuesday, 11/15 @ 10:00am
Western Alaska’s Big Storm; and Mayor Sullivan’s Sidewalk Law
The stories up for discussion this week are: Western Alaska’s big storm; investigation into Ted Stevens’ prosecution wrapping up; Escopeta’s big discovery; five-year drilling plan for Alaska; Goose Bay prison scheduled to open; Port of Anchorage renovation; Mayor Sullivan’s sidewalk law; Sen. Murkowski’s tough words for Presidential hopeful Herman Cain; President Obama’s bill for veteran jobs; attempt to ban Frankenfish.
KSKA: Saturday, 11/12 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 11/11 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 11/12 @ 5:00pm
AK: Renovating Hilltop’s Ski Jump
Anchorage has always been known for its cross country skiing. Now a group of volunteers are hoping to revive interest in another snow sport in the city- ski jumping. The 40 meter jump at Hilltop Ski Area had fallen into disrepair over the years. But after a flurry of activity this fall- it’s ready for a new generation of jumpers to begin taking flight.
Alaska News Nightly: November 10, 2011
Teller Man Missing After Storm, Communities Relieved As Storm Subsides, Shaktoolik Returning to Normal, New Storm Heading for Southwest Alaska, Politics of Climate Change Subject of Conference, Shay Charged With 81 Additional Child Pornography Counts, Escopeta Oil Claims Early Success in Cook Inlet, New Natural Gas Find May Mean Cheaper, Cleaner Energy for Fairbanks, NCAI Passes Variety of Initiatives, Mallot Says ANCSA Work in Progress, Cook Inlet Vessel Traffic Study Glimpses into Waterway’s Future
Tobacco Prevention and Policy in Alaska
It is no wonder that throughout Alaska and the country, health organizations and clinics are developing tobacco cessation programs in increasing numbers.
According to a 2004 report, Tobacco in the Great Land: A Portrait of Alaska’s Leading Cause of Death, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Alaska. Tobacco use was responsible for approximately one in every five deaths in Alaska in 2001.
Read more. 
Photo Gallery: The Alaska Zoo November Photos
A selection of photos from The Alaska Zoo's facebook page. Great snowy shots!
See the gallery. Helping Heal Racism
A nationally known life coach and educator is in Anchorage as the guest of local advocacy groups "Healing Racism in Anchorage" "and Bridge Builders". Brent Scarpo also produced a documentary dealing with hate crimes that captured national headlines a decade ago., and he'll be hosting workships aimed at helping people diffuse racism and bullying.
Alaska News Nightly: November 9, 2011
Western Alaska Villages Dealing With Rising Water, Few Power Outages Reported During Storm, As Storm Lashes West, Edgecumbe Students Call Home, Young Urges Super Committee to Come Up With Sellable Plan, Army Still Investigating Alaska Soldier’s Suspicious Death, North Slope Election Won’t Be Decided Until Tuesday, Cobb: ‘Elation Just Doesn’t Seem Like a Strong Enough Word’, Rebecca Irene Safe After Storm, Cordova Teacher Named 2012 Alaska Teacher of the Year
Bring a Movie Premiere to Your Community
Best Beginnings is recruiting hosts for "100 Premieres" to be held Feb. 11-19, 2012. The 100 Premieres will be hosted all over Alaska to introduce Babies on Track, a 14-minute DVD for parents plus two companion baby board books: Our Alaska Family (baby faces) and Let’s Talk Alaska! (Alaska objects). Using delightful images of Alaska babies on location around the state, the video and books foster early learning and healthy brain development with everyday activities at home.
Read more. Alaska News Nightly: November 8, 2011
Western Alaska Storm Forecast Update, Communities Prepare for Storm, Nome Expected to be Among Hardest Hit, No Evacuation Orders in Effect for Kotzebue Area Yet, Coast Guard Evacuates 20 From Rebecca Irene, Arctic Oil, Gas Lease Sales Gets Tentative Go Ahead, State to Make EVOS Available Online, Smaller Timber Sales Might Help Smaller Communities,
Alaska’s EAS Test Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
Alaska's Emergency Alert System test that was scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00 am has been cancelled. Officials called off the EAS test due to severe weather across Western Alaska. The national weather service predicts a storm will hit the coast with hurricane force winds starting Tuesday evening.
Are You Prepared for an Alaskan Emergency?
Winter is here in full force across the state. And with a monster storm rolling in to Western Alaska, a quick review of emergency preparedness is not a bad idea. Here is a good emergency supply list from the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
See the list.
Alaska News Nightly: November 7, 2011
Shay Resigns After Arrest, Begich Frustrated Over Lack of Gas Line Project Progress, Alaska-Based Soldier Charged With Attempted Espionage, Goose Creek Prison Will Open in Spring, Pollock B Season Wraps Up, But Some Fish Still Left on Table, ‘Supreme Court Live’ to be Held at Lathrop High School, Sitka Listed Among Global Running Destination, Anchorage Receives Over 10 Inches of Snow Since Saturday