AK: The Aurora
It’s been an especially good winter for aurora viewing in Alaska, and that’s great news for the man known as the aurora hunter. Todd Salat discovered his passion for aurora viewing two decades ago. Since then, he's slowly built up a successful business capturing incredible aurora images in photos and video.
Browder’s Retirement Official, Graff Takes Helm at ASD
The Anchorage School Board said good bye to Jim Browder and swore in a new Superintendent at their meeting Monday night. KSKA's Daysha Eaton was there and has this story.
Recovered Polar Bear Cub At Alaska Zoo
On March 12, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received word that a female polar bear had been taken near Point Lay, Alaska.
The adult female was accompanied by a cub, which was recovered and transferred first to the community of Point Lay.
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Veteran Spotlight: Hugh “Bud” Fate
Hugh "Bud" Fate, is a U.S. Army Veteran who was drafted during the Korean War.
Fate never made it to Korea. When his commanders found out he was from Alaska, they tapped him for the Army mapping of the ALCAN Highway.
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Making of a Refuge: Surveying the Alaska Peninsula
In the 1970's biologists did reconnaissance of offshore islands throughout Alaska's coastal areas to determine abundance and distribution of marine mammals and birds to help select lands for new refuges, parks, and monuments that would be created under the 1980 Alaska Lands Act.
In 1979, USFWS biologist Edgar Bailey and I undertook a 400 mile survey of the Alaska Peninsula.
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Whole Sheefish (or any fish) Poached in Foil
A large fish poached and served whole makes for a dramatic presentation and a first-class dining experience. You don’t need a fancy fish poacher to pull this off.
Poaching and steaming recipes need not be complicated.
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Roasted Vegetable & Kale Salad With Honey Vinaigrette
Here's what I think. When you make something this healthy that tastes this good, it is your responsibility as a human being to share it with the world.
And by world, I really mean with all my girlfriends. Because who needs a tofu popscicle or dairy-free/wheat-free/vegan/bilingual/yoga-enthusiast green smoothie when you can eat something that tastes DELICIOUS and probably cures cancer at the same time?!
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A Commercial Fisherman in the Rap Game
Today we hear what happens when you combine fishing with rap music. Eli Fields was born and raised in Kodiak, and he discovered his love for music early.
Fields is just 17 years old, but he already has a proper studio album in the bag. His debut, Paper and Crayons was released earlier this month.
2013 Alaska Press Club Conference Community Scholarships
The Alaska Press Club and Town Square 49 are offering a limited number of scholarships for interested community members to attend the 2013 Alaska Press Club Conference, April 18-20 in Anchorage.
This world class media training opportunity will feature presenters from NPR, The Associated Press, The New York Times and more.
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Indie Rock Inspired by “Alone in the Wilderness”
Most Alaskans know and love the films of Dick Proenneke - especially Alone in the Wilderness.
But, you might be surprised to know that a Brooklyn-based indie rock band also draws inspiration from Proenneke's work.
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Object Runway 4 Documentary Online Release
The full length Object Runway 4 documentary is now available online on the Alaska Public Media YouTube channel.
This wearable art runway show was filmed live at the Beartooth Theater Pub in Anchorage, Alaska in January, 2013.
State Senate Passes Oil Tax Overhaul; Changing Arctic Impacts On Subsistence, Economies
The state senate on Wednesday night narrowly passed an overhaul of the oil tax system. Iditarod Trail Committee deals with an unusual death of a dropped dog in Unalakleet. The Arctic is changing, investigate the impacts to subsistence and food resources and the potential for new economies there. Fairbanks officials looking for a way to bring in cheaper gas.
KSKA: Friday, 3/22 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 3/23 at 6:00pm
TV: Friday, 3/22 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 3/23 at 5:00pm
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AK: John Muir
Muir is one of the most renowned naturalists of the last two centuries. President Theodore Roosevelt turned to Muir when planning America’s first National Parks. In the late 1800s, Muir decided to journey to the far north. And the first stop on his great Alaskan expedition was Wrangell Island in the Inside Passage. KSTK’s Shady Grove Oliver traces the history of Muir in Wrangell from his first steps on the island to his continued influence today.
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Making Your Own Cottage Bacon
A couple years ago I wrote a blog entry on how to make your own bacon. For a while now, I've had the itch to make more. The problem with making bacon is it can be prohibitively expensive.
Then I found out about cottage bacon.
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Rescued Sea Otter Finds a Home
A rescued and rehabilitated sea otter has been transferred from the Alaska SeaLife Center to its new permanent home at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Her transfer will allow the pup to receive the ongoing care and companionship she needs.
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Crisis in the Chicken Coop?
My hens have been confined to a small space now for several months. I’d expect anyone, including birds, to be stir crazy by this point and certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see a temporary reduction in egg production.
But, this morning when I did my usual coop check, a furtive motion by one of my young barred rocks caught my eye.
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A Baby Polar Bear Press Conference
The media was invited to attend a "press conference" for Kali, the orphaned polar bear cub, as he explored the outdoor area of the ConocoPhillips Infirmary at the Alaska Zoo on Friday, March 22 at 5:20 pm.
FWS Offers Reward For Information Regarding Eagle Deaths
A reward of $ 2500 is being offered for information in the death of two Golden Eagles, whose bodies were recently found near a hiking trail near Chickaloon.
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! Live in Theatres
It's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! like you've never seen it before. Because, well, normally you can't see it -- it is a radio show, after all. But now it's coming to your local theatre with a live extravagant broadcast, in all its visual glory.
Click here to find show times in Alaska theatres
Guerilla Gardeners and Bragaw-Glenn Community Garden
In 2010, at the community’s request, the State of Alaska installed four large garden beds at the corner of Bragaw and the Glenn Highway.
But when management disagreements between the city and state halted the project, a few guerrilla gardeners took it upon themselves to make use of the fertile land.
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