Line One: Mental Health Mosaics – Houselessness and crisis response
During the third installment of Mental Health Mosaics on Line One, we learn about the intersections of houselessness and mental health through the stories of two individuals.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
An investigation shows Anchorage's former health director lied about his education and military experience. Also, federal officials hope to expand broadband access throughout the state. And a rural school district is making it easier for local people to become teachers.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 8, 2022
Cruise passengers say Holland America is sending them home on state ferries if they get COVID. Also, inflation and low salmon runs are leaving Yukon River families hungry. And Anchorage schools compete with fast food restaurants as they struggle to hire cafeteria workers.
Talk of Alaska: Alaskans prepare for the primary election
Whether you’re excited or dismayed with the change, Alaskans will have their first experience with the state's new ranked choice voting method on August 16 for the special U.S. House race.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, August 5, 2022
Advocates demand that Anchorage police officers carry the opioid overdose reversing medication Narcan. Indigenous leaders respond after parents sue over a school's use of tribal values. And tourists find a time capsule from 2006 near Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier.
The outdoor life of Congressional Candidates
On the next Outdoor Explorer, our guests are congressional candidates, Nick Begich and Mary Peltola. They will answer outdoor policy questions from four leaders in the Alaska outdoor industry and share their own experiences in the Alaska outdoors, including the places that bring them the most happiness.
State of Art: Emma Hill’s ‘Park Songs’ and celebrating Irish heritage at Galway Days
This week on State of Art we're joined by local singer-songwriter Emma Hill who tells us about her project "Park Songs." Hill spent months travelling around the U.S. and Canada visiting national parks, recording notes and melodies along the way. The project is a combination of music, travelogue and advocacy for parklands. In this episode we also learn about Galway Days. Peggy Monaghan from the Irish Club of Alaska tells us about the upcoming celebration of Irish culture.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Economists say Anchorage has plenty of open jobs, but not enough workers to fill them. A Ketchikan couple sues over a school's use of traditional tribal values. And biologists have a shocking new way to catch an invasive species of crayfish.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Homeless advocates worry as outdoor deaths increase in Anchorage. Community leaders in Southeast say the lack of affordable housing is contributing to a labor shortage. And a 17-year-old stops in Unalaska during his quest to become youngest person to fly solo around the world.
Line One: Mental Health Mosaics — Racism and mental health
On the second installment of Out North's Mental Health Mosaics, we hear from community members about the ways that racism and discrimination affect mental health.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Sen. Dan Sullivan says he supports Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. Ukrainian refugees find a new home in a former state ferry. And the death of the Alaska Zoo's lone wolf signals the end of her pack's reign.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 1, 2022
Federal funding is set to boost Internet access in rural Alaska. Without the state's Ocean Rangers program, Glacier Bay National Park turns to independent inspectors. And the Anchorage Assembly now has a process to remove a mayor for a breach of public trust.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 29, 2022
Health officials announce Alaska's first case of monkeypox. Ranchers near Delta Junction look for answers after one of their cows was found killed. And as countries around the world look for alternatives to Russian oil, could Alaska could be a source of liquefied natural gas?
Talk of Alaska: Strengthening Indigenous food systems while highlighting local cuisine
For Indigenous chefs, reviving traditional harvest and preparation techniques is a mission to both create healthier bodies and healthier, more vibrant connections to family and community.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 28, 2022
School districts struggle to hire teachers ahead of the new school year. Also, a new contract for Alaska Airlines workers could make them the highest paid employees in their part of the industry. And for the first time, European green crabs have been found alive in Alaska.
State of Art: Hear from Salmonfest organizer David Stearns
This week on State of Art we're joined by Salmonfest organizer David Stearns. The music and arts festival runs from August 5 through 7 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Headliners include Umphrey's McGee, Shakey Graves, Rising Appalachia and California Honeydrops. We learn about the old days, the festival's salmon-centric mission, and what's new this year.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Hundreds of households in the Interior are still without power after Monday's windstorm. Homeless families, including one with a newborn, move from an Anchorage campground to shelters. And the first signs of an invasive crab species appear in Southeast Alaska.
Line One: Mental Health Mosaics — Breaking the silence
Breaking the silence around mental health concerns can be hard. On this a special presentation of Mental Health Mosaics, a production of Out North, Anchorage residents open up about their experiences.
How kayaks (qayaqs) are rejuvenating Alaskan Sugpiaq culture | INDIE ALASKA
Jonathon Sawden normally works in HR, but sees an importance to tell the world that his people, the Sugpiaq (Sookh-pee-ahk) and other Native peoples are still here. Here, Jonathon and another young apprentice artist are working together with a Master Kayak builder to learn the techniques to build traditional boats and be the next generation to keep the craft and culture alive.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Residents of the Interior face power outages and falling trees during high winds. After a year in office, Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson reflects on the city's response to homelessness. And chum hatchery operators welcome strong returns in Southeast.