Talk of Alaska: Combating Childhood Obesity

The national campaign to eliminate juvenile obesity in one generation might be a tough sell in Alaska, where choices and options for both food...

Anchorage prepares for budget cut impacts

On Wednesday, July 24, the mayor of Anchorage declared a short-term civil emergency in anticipation of the impacts from dramatic budget cuts to agencies...

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

Barrow votes to change name to Utqiagvik; Wielechowski, Kastner fight for votes in East Anchorage; Trump, Johnson miss deadline for state's election pamphlet; lynch-pin of legal pot is nearly ready, but major transportation questions remain; what happened to Anchorage's Spice epidemic?; AK: Transformation through fire, a state-wide mask tour comes to an end; 49 Voices: Kate Mongeon of Eureka Listen Now

Night Music: January 4, 2014

Here is the Night Music Playlist with Kirk Waldhaus.  All tracks played are listed below in the following format:   Title Artist / Composer (if known) Album Label Song Duration 8:00...
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The family of a man killed by police is suing the officers. Plus, researchers study Alzheimer's disease among Indigenous Alaskans.

49 Voices: Nina Lee of Anchorage

This week we're hearing from Nina Lee in Anchorage. On Sunday, Lee will serve as UAA's Spring 2017 Commencement Speaker. Listen now

AK: Disaster Response

The first responders in any disaster like the Good Friday Earthquake will likely be the firefighters and emergency medical technicians. But even the routine fire or medical call can be physically taxing and rely on months, perhaps even years of training. Capital City Fire and Rescue and the International Firefighters Association recently held a unique event in Juneau designed to demonstrate the rigors of the job to those unfamiliar with their routine. Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: March 12, 2015

Arctic Rep Questions Russian Military Buildup; Tax Credit for Nikiski Plant to Cost State Millions; Demboski Gets Mat-Su PAC Support; Coffey and Halcro Lead Anchorage Mayoral Fundraising; State Sends Team to Help With Bethel Store Closing; SE Alaska Food Bank Expects to Expand; Village Corp and Tribe at Odd Over Mineral Deposits; More Dogs in Tow in '15 Iditarod; NCAA Rifle Champsionships

Alaska News Nightly: September 10, 2013

Despite Fewer Small Plane Crashes, 2013 Yields More Fatalities; Chukchi Polar Bear Population Remains Healthy As Ice Coverage Lessens; Former State Senator Bill Ray Dies; Contracting Issues Delay Cleanup Work At Reserve; Alaska Airlines Showcases Q-400; How Many Shrews Can A Rainbow Trout Eat?; Hoonah May Get New Cruise Ship Dock; Talkeetna’s Feline Mayor Returns Home Download Audio

Teen voices: stories about mental health, stigma and hope

Despite the fact that almost 50% of the US population experience mental illness at some point in their lifetimes, mental health awareness and advocacy programs are often poorly funded.

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015

Judge rules against road between King Cove, Cold Bay; More downsizing on the horizon for UA; UAA's College of Engineering moves into its new digs; Shots fired in chase, stand-off with Troopers near Fairbanks; State won't back voter-backed school bonds in Bristol Bay, Anchorage; 'What the pink!?' Has breast cancer activism veered off course?; In Hydaburg, sea otter pelt craft is a budding cottage industry; Valdez ski advocate dies in ATV crash; Run, zipline, signal fires mark J'eet's Challenge Download Audio

Alaska News Nightly: February 16, 2009

Individual news stories are posted in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to APRN's news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS. Download Audio...

Hometown Alaska: Behind the scenes at the Fur Rondy Melodrama

Fur Rondy is upon us again and the Anchorage festival will have plenty of events for Alaskans to choose from. One of the longstanding traditions of the celebration is the Fur Rondy Melodrama. On this week's Hometown Alaska we'll take a look behind the scenes of this year's performance and what it means to be melodramatic.

Alaska News Nightly: April 12, 2011

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...

Algo Nuevo: December 6, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Sunday December 6, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have...
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Plant-powered health in Alaska | Line One

On this episode of Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guests discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet and naturopathic medicine.

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. Download Audio:

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 11, 2022

Lawyers make closing arguments over Alaska’s new legislative district map. Also, Ketchikan students respond to allegations of racism at a recent basketball game. And Alaska’s Polynesian community ships donations to Tonga.

Algo Nuevo Hour: April 17, 2009

Here’s the music playlist from the Friday April 17, 2009 edition of Algo Nuevo Hour. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera,...
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 21, 2023

Two bills aim to change the way health care is offered to school district employees in Alaska. Plus, a Sitka man's invention to arrange luggage is sold to airlines around the world.