Alaska News Nightly: Monday, Jan. 15, 2018
Governor to make pick for vacant House seat; Murkowski, Sullivan contend with less-Republican Senate; Alaska's first electric bus for public transit ready for Anchorage streets; Unprecedented open water, warm weather cause K300 route change; Alaska-to-Argentina bikers into Central America; Anchorage author chronicles 8-year friendship with Dizzy Gillespie. Listen now
Gathering and foraging in Alaska
Late summer and fall are the time for picking blueberries, hunting for mushrooms, and getting ready for winter. Gathering edible berries and plants has many benefits besides their great taste. Jackie Qataliña, Tony Perelli, and Dana Diehl join me, your host Paul Twardock, to discuss what their favorite edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms are, their uses, the physical and emotional benefits of foraging, and ethical considerations.
Web Extra: Interview with the Whad'Ya Know crew
Following the live broadcast of Whad'Ya Know in Fairbanks on Friday August 7, KUAC's Lori Neufeld had a chance to sit down with Michael...
Stage Talk: Blithe Spirit
Gary Forester (pictured right) from Valley Performing Arts joins host Mark Muro on this week's Stage Talk to talk about Blithe Spirit. Opening October...
Alaska News Nightly: February 29, 2008
The Supreme Court has heard the arguments in the Exxon Valdez lawsuit - what's on their minds? Plus, the state Superior Court scrutinizes...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 5, 2021
Petersburg deals with a significant COVID-19 outbreak. Also, an Anchorage artist is making her mark on the city, quite literally. And a musher from Patagonia finds a temporary home in Alaska.
Traveling Music: June 16, 2013
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Song Title
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Fingers To...
Alaska News Nightly: April 30, 2014
Proposed Rule Change Could Allow Alaska Tribal Land Trusts; Sikuliaq Research Vessel Nears Completion; 13,000 Alaskans Enrolled With Healthcare.gov; Skagway Ferry Dock Is Floating Again; Sexual Abuse Prevention Bill Falls Through The Cracks; Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Student Questions; Crews Set Up Denali Base Camp; ‘Arctic Sun: Fulfilling The Dream’ Chronicles Family’s Wilderness Adventures; UAA Students Cope With Finals Week
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Alaska Native Playwrights Project: Calling All Alaska Native Artists!
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) will host its second annual Alaska Native Playwrights Project (ANPP), designed to identify, train and nurture Alaska Native writers who wish to tell their stories and the stories of their people in theatrical form.
More details on how to apply.
Algo Nuevo: December 7, 2014
Here’s the Sunday, December 7, 2014 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
Algo Nuevo: November 25, 2007
Here's the music playlist from the Nov 25, 2007 edition of Algo Nuevo -- Something New.
If you have questions, comments or music requests for...
Talking Iditarod with Bill Sherwonit
The next Outdoor Explorer will air during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and we’ll be discussing Alaska’s signature sporting event with nature writer Bill Sherwonit. Bill spent many years covering the Iditarod as a newspaper reporter and he has lots of stories from the trail. He’s recently put out a new book about the race. Tune in for a discussion with author Bill Sherwonit about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
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New Mobile App Highlights Rural Alaska
The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP) announces the release of a free mobile application (also known as app) for use on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
The RurAL CAP app provides a self-directed tour through Alaska’s unique character, communities, natural resources, people and cultures. Users will see how much a half-gallon of milk costs from Ketchikan to Anaktuvuk Pass to Hooper Bay, and compares prices from other U.S. cities.
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Denali Highway & Tangle Lakes
While tourists ride the buses into Denali National Park, Alaskans are driving, cycling, hiking and canoeing the other Denali -- The Denali Highway, an unpaved road to the wilderness leading from Paxson through the Alaska Range to Cantwell. On the next Outdoor Explorer, we’ll learn about this spectacular alpine route, the incredible outdoor opportunities, and the archeology of the place. Ancient people left evidence of the some of the earliest human travel in the Americas.
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Line One: Treating and detecting breast cancer
Breast cancer is a complex and wide-ranging class of cancer, with many different types, treatments, and detection methods, but as with any cancer, it’s best to catch it as early as possible. October is breast-cancer awareness month, but monitoring for the signs and preventing risk is a year-round job. On this Line One host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss screening for, and treating, breast cancer.
Algo Nuevo March 18, 2018
Here’s the Sunday, March 18th, 2018 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.
Recognizing women’s contributions in Alaska | Alaska Insight
The accomplishments of Alaska women are as varied as they are wide ranging. From CEOs running major corporations to vessel captains to community leaders
Alaska News Nightly: October 27, 2014
State Begins Releasing National Guard Documents; Anchorage School District, Military Take Steps Toward Lifting Recruiter Ban; Ground Game Ramps Up In U.S. Senate Race; Group Launches Anti-Walker Ad Campaign; Shell Oil Asks Regulators For More Time On Beaufort, Chukchi Leases; Lego To Break Off Branding Agreement With Shell Oil; Alaska's Marijuana Legalization, Regulation Ballot Measure Similar To Washington State; Alaska Federation of Natives Wraps Up Annual Convention; AVCP Settles in Software Copyright Lawsuit; Proposed Lease Expansion Threatens Fairbanks-Area Ski Area
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Algo Nuevo: May 31, 2015
Here’s the Sunday, May 31, 2015 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments...
Alaska News Nightly: January 22, 2013
JBER-Richardson Bans Alcohol In Barracks; Congress Returns To Debt Limit Battle; Roe v. Wade Now 40 Years Old; Susitna-Watana Dam Planning Back On Track; Proposed Donlin Gold Mine Starts Permitting Process; Ocean Acidification Monitors Coming To Alaska; Mandatory Vessel Safety Checks Postponed; Kids Get Hands-On Science Lessons At ‘Robot-Garage’